Focus: Middle East & Africa
June 11, 2021
Russia is preparing to supply Iran with an advanced satellite system that will give Tehran an unprecedented ability to track potential military targets across the Middle East and beyond, according to current and former U.S. and Middle Eastern officials briefed on details of the arrangement. The plan would deliver to the Iranians a Russian-made Kanopus-V…
June 9, 2021
Yahsat and Airbus have completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) of the Thuraya 4-NGS next generation mobile telecommunications system, Yahsat announced June 9. This step provided a comprehensive review, validating Airbus’ design approach for both the physical and functional requirements of the satellite system. It also marked a step toward the on-schedule completion of the…
June 3, 2021
UAE-based mobile satellite service provider Thuraya has launched a new web-based maritime tracking and monitoring service called SatTrack. SatTrack is a turnkey subscription-based service that Thuraya developed in partnership with software company FrontM. It is designed to track vessels and fleets that are serviced by Thuraya's MarineStar solution, facilitating sustainable fishing practices, improving crew welfare…
March 25, 2021
Yahsat has announced a new deal to help disadvantaged students in refugee camps. The company announced March 25 that it is teaming up with Emirates Red Crescent Authority, which will deploy Yahsat’s resources to support the authority’s remote education programs and facilitate help for young people, families, and schools in countries affected by disasters and…