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Arabsat and ZainTech Team for Satellite Cloud

and IoT Services

Satellite operator Arabsat says it has estab-
lished a partnership with UAE-based digital
and ICT solutions provide ZainTech to pro-
vide satellite-powered cloud, IoT, AI, drones,
digital and data services across the MENA
region. According to a post on LinkedIn,
the partnership will combine ZainTech's
managed and secured cloud infrastructure
with Arabsat’s satellite network. Arabsat
said the two companies aim to provide
businesses with secure, scalable, and reli-
able solutions, even in remote areas. Last
year, Arabsat – which is wholly owned by
the Arab League – revealed plans to reach
new markets in the Middle East, Africa and
West/Central Asia as “part of Saudi Ara-
bia's wider initiative to continue to invest in
space, diversify from the media and broad-
cast sector and bring satellite internet
capabilities to users in remote and under-
served areas through its VSAT broadband
business.” In May 2024, Arabsat contracted
ST Engineering iDirect to deploy cloud tech-
nologies into its gateway infrastructure to
support its diversification move.

e& Joins Forces with NYU Abu Dhabi to Advance
6G Research

e&, the global technology group, has signed of cutting-edge technology and human efforts to shape the future of connectivity.
a strategic Memorandum of Understanding ingenuity. At e&, investing in advanced By partnering with a leading academic
(MoU) with New York University Abu technologies like 6G is important, but institution like NYUAD, we are adding depth
Dhabi (NYUAD) to advance research and what truly matters is supporting the and academic integrity to our research
development (R&D) of 6G technology, brilliant minds that will shape its future. efforts, exploring the full potential of 6G
paving the way for the next generation By bringing academia and industry closer technology. This alliance is set to foster a
of connectivity. This partnership aims to together, we’re helping students turn bold dynamic exchange of knowledge and skills
bridge the gap between academia and ideas into real solutions. This partnership that empowers students to contribute to
corporate worlds by empowering students is about more than preparing youth for meaningful technological advancements.”
with various youth-driven initiatives the digital age– We’re inviting them to NYUAD Provost Arlie Petters, Chief
and equipping them with foundational build it. By bringing the transformative Academic Officer, said: “We are delighted
knowledge about future technologies such potential of 6G into the classroom, we’re to partner with e& to push the boundaries
as 6G, as part of their academic journey. empowering today’s students to become of innovation in 6G technology, positioning
Ali Al Mansoori, Group Chief People Officer, tomorrow’s trailblazers." Marwan Bin our academic community as pioneers in
e&, said: “Our partnership with NYUAD Shaker, Acting Chief Technology and next-generation connectivity. Together
is built on our belief that the leaders of Information Officer, e& UAE, said: “Driving with NYUAD Wireless, we are creating a
tomorrow will emerge from the intersection 6G research and innovation is central to our dynamic hub where cutting-edge research

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