Orbitworks revealed plans to manufacture its Altair satellite fleet in the UAE
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UAE’s Space42 opens Middle East’s first high altitude platform stations factory
The HAPS facility is part of Space42’s broader investments in vertically integrated manufacturing and data infrastructure
Abu Dhabi
Space42 focused on building for future growth with its Four Pillars
Abu Dhabi-based SpaceTech company reveals its strategy for growth after muted Q1 result in which revenue fell 13% to $115mn
Connectivity
Space42 partners with Gatehouse to enable standard smartphone satellite connectivity
UAE-based spacetech firm Space42 successfully demonstrates direct-to-device connectivity over L-band satellites, plans commercial rollout in Q4 2025
Broadband
e& PPF Telecom acquires Serbia’s SBB for $891mn
The company said the acquisition was financed through debt
Air France
Air France launches new Riyadh-Paris direct flight services
The new service will commence with three flights a week from May 20, with the frequency to be increased to five flights a week from June
Connectivity
Space42, Cobham Satcom unveil IP NEO satellite broadband for critical sector connectivity
The IP NEO is designed to support industries that demand secure and uninterrupted communications
Connectivity
Space42 and Viasat to explore shared global 5G Non-Terrestrial Network
Will address growing opportunities in direct-to-device satellite communications to smartphones – a market that is expected to reach $50bn in 2032
Airtel
Airtel signs deal to help ease Starlink’s satellite broadband entry in India
The agreement will see Starlink equipment in Airtel’s retail stores, and its services accentuated through Airtel’s ground network infrastructure
Airline
Qatar Airways expands global flight network to 11 destinations to meet growing demand
Qatar Airways operates flights to over 170 destinations and offers connections through its hub at Hamad International Airport
Connectivity
du launches new travel eSIM for transit passengers at UAE airports
The service begins with a free du eSIM, after which customers can purchase data bundles according to their travel requirements
5G
Qualcomm, Aramco Digital partner to launch world’s first AI-enabled 5G industrial smartphones
The new service will initially focus on advanced industrial solutions for Aramco
Connectivity
Riyadh Air becomes the official partner of LIV Golf League
Saudi Arabia’s new national airline signs a multi-year deal with the global league that guarantees prominent branding opportunities
Abu Dhabi
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi relaunches unlimited travel membership after sellout success
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has made a limited number of memberships available at AED2,414 ($619)
Aviation
Dubai’s Emirates announces resumption of daily flights to Beirut, Baghdad
Passengers can book tickets via the Emirates website, Emirates App, retail stores, contact centre, or travel agents
5G
Qatar’s PIH completes acquisition of Kazakhstan’s MTS telecom
MTS, known for its prominent brands Altel and Tele2, is Kazakhstan’s leading provider of ultrafast 5G connectivity
Airline
IndiGo expands Saudi network with new Hyderabad-Madinah flight from February 20
Madinah is a significant destination for pilgrims undertaking Hajj and Umrah