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Thuraya, YahClick and G4T Partner to Boost Satellite-Enabled Connectivity

in South Sudan

Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC has announced
that its mobility arm, Thuraya Telecommunications Company, and
its satellite broadband solutions provider, YahClick have signed a
new service partnership to launch their mobility and data services
in South Sudan, in cooperation with the South Sudanese start-up
Gate for Technologies (G4T). Through this partnership, Thuraya
and YahClick will provide several high-growth sectors in South
Sudan with satellite-enabled connectivity solutions designed for
bespoke requirements, constituting a significant step forward
in the national efforts to re-build the AfAfrican country. Under
the agreement, Thuraya’s satellite technology will connect
remote communities and support the government in its efforts
to develop the nation’s telecommunications infrastructure and
enable e-government services. Yahsat will also collaborate with
humanitarian agencies based in the country by providing them
with the essential connectivity to support underserved areas.
The new service agreement will leverage G4T market presence
and partnerships with government entities, non-governmental
organizations (NGOs), mobile network operators (MNOs),
telemedicine, education and oil and gas sectors. The launch
of Thuraya and YahClick’s services took place in Juba, in the
presence of government officials from South Sudan, Ammar Al
Nuaimi, Thuraya’s VP of Sales in the Middle East and Africa, and
Sami Hagana Ali, Thuraya’s AVP for Africa region. Commenting on through this partnership with G4T. Together, we can leverage our
the partnership, Ali Al Hashemi, Group Chief Executive Officer of combined expertise and in-depth understanding for the benefit
Yahsat, said: “Yahsat is proud to have a long and successful track of the South Sudanese economy.” Nhial Deng Nhial, Managing
record of nearly two decades in Africa, through our mobility arm, Director of Gate for Technologies added: “It is a great honor and
Thuraya and our broadband solutions provider, Yahclick. The new privilege for us, and G4T in particular and the entire South Sudan,
service partner agreement with Gate for Technologies reinforces to sign the Service Partner Agreement with Thuraya, which marks
our strong commitment to South Sudan and the African continent. the participation of a cutting-edge technology provider like Yahsat
As the country seeks to re-build critical sectors of the economy, in the growth and development of the nascent South Sudanese
consistent and reliable connectivity will increasingly play an telecoms sector. We are unlocking opportunities to fast track the
integral role in furthering socio-economic development. We look digital transformation of the whole nation.”
forward to deepening our presence and expanding our offerings

China Launches Satellite to Test Satellite Internet Technologies

China has sent a new test satellite into
space from the Xichang Satellite Launch
Center in southwest China's Sichuan
Province. The satellite was launched
aboard a Long March-2D carrier rocket
at 6 p.m. (Beijing Time) and has entered
the planned orbit. It will be used to test
satellite internet technologies. The launch
was the 498th flight mission of the Long
March carrier rocket series.

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