{"id":214809,"date":"2025-10-15T08:46:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T08:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/214809\/"},"modified":"2025-10-15T08:46:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T08:46:12","slug":"uae-lining-up-new-satellite-internet-system-after-red-sea-cable-disruption","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/214809\/","title":{"rendered":"UAE lining up new satellite internet system after Red Sea cable disruption"},"content":{"rendered":"

Users of the UAE\u2019s e& network could soon connect to satellite internet<\/a> using their mobile phones and devices such as laptops and televisions. <\/p>\n

The connectivity is being made possible because of an agreement between Abu Dhabi\u2019s space technology company Space42<\/a> and e& that would bring the 5G network to users using satellites. <\/p>\n

The agreement also comes about a month after internet coverage in the UAE was disrupted due to cables in the Red Sea<\/a> being severed, which highlighted how hybrid systems that include satellite internet could offer more back-up options.<\/p>\n

Satellite internet technology has gained momentum over the years as companies such as SpaceX and Amazon invest billions into it to give users an alternative to traditional fibre and telecom tower systems and bring connectivity to remote areas.<\/p>\n

An agreement was signed on Tuesday at Gitex Global 2025, the technology exhibition being held in Dubai until Friday. Ali Al Hashemi, chief executive of space services at Space42, told The National that all e& users can connect through Equatys, a co-venture of Space42 and the US firm Viasat that will develop satellites for internet coverage.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe service will allow standard smartphones and IoT devices to connect directly to satellites,\u201d he said. \u201cWhile this will be especially beneficial in remote areas such as deserts, mountains and offshore environments, the broader goal is universal coverage, ensuring consistent connectivity across terrains.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Equatys venture was announced last month and The National reported that the plan is for it to be operational by the end of 2028. e& customers could also stay connected even where mobile networks traditionally struggle, such as deep in the desert or on ships out at sea.<\/p>\n

Other international operators have struck similar partnerships, such as that between the US\u2019s T-Mobile and SpaceX\u2019s Starlink. T-Mobile launched a satellite-to-mobile network that provides connectivity to its users, including the ability to connect to apps and send and receive messages in places carrier towers do not reach.<\/p>\n

The US firm AST SpaceMobile is building a cellular network in space that recently enabled a 4G voice call and 5G data session from space to a mobile phone. Space42 said Equatys will differentiate itself by acting as a shared satellite network for telecom operators, similar to how ground-based mobile tower companies serve multiple carriers. <\/p>\n

Instead of each operator building its own satellites, Equatys will offer coverage in space that e& can integrate into its existing network. This shared model is intended to reduce infrastructure cost and speed up deployment across multiple countries.<\/p>\n

Masood M Sharif Mahmood, chief executive of e& UAE, said satellite-to-phone connectivity would strengthen the company\u2019s long-term network strategy. \u201cDirect-to-device over 5G NTN [Non-Terrestrial Networks] is a natural extension of our network strategy,\u201d he said. \u201cBy exploring Equatys with Space42 and Viasat, we\u2019re validating seamless handover between terrestrial 5G and satellites on standard smartphones and IoT devices.\u201d<\/p>\n

The bio<\/p>\n

Favourite food: Japanese<\/p>\n

Favourite car: Lamborghini<\/p>\n

Favourite hobby: Football<\/p>\n

Favourite quote: If your dreams don\u2019t scare you, they are not big enough<\/p>\n

Favourite country: UAE<\/p>\n

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Key facilities
\nOlympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m\/25m training lanes
\nPremier League-standard football pitch
\n400m Olympic running track
\nNBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
\n600-seat auditorium
\nSpaces for historical and cultural exploration
\nAn elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
\nSpecialist robotics and science laboratories
\nAR and VR-enabled learning centres
\nDisruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
\nHow it works<\/p>\n

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Frankenstein in Baghdad
Ahmed Saadawi
\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bPenguin Press<\/p>\n

The Vile<\/p>\n

Starring:\u00a0Bdoor Mohammad, Jasem Alkharraz, Iman Tarik, Sarah Taibah<\/p>\n

Director: Majid Al Ansari<\/p>\n

Rating: 4\/5<\/p>\n

RESULT<\/p>\n

Brazil 2 Croatia 0
Brazil:\u00a0Neymar (69′), Firmino (90′ 3)\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

Temple numbers<\/p>\n

Expected completion: 2022<\/p>\n

Height: 24 meters<\/p>\n

Ground floor banquet hall: 370 square metres\u00a0to accommodate about 750 people<\/p>\n

Ground floor multipurpose hall: 92 square metres\u00a0for up to 200 people<\/p>\n

First floor main Prayer Hall: 465\u00a0square metres\u00a0to hold 1,500 people at a time<\/p>\n

First floor terrace areas: 2,30 square\u00a0metres\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Temple will be spread over 6,900 square metres<\/p>\n

Structure\u00a0includes two\u00a0basements, ground and first floor\u00a0<\/p>\n

Who has lived at The Bishops Avenue?
\nGeorge Sainsbury of the supermarket dynasty, sugar magnate William Park Lyle and actress Dame Gracie Fields were residents in the 1930s when the street was only known as \u2018Millionaires\u2019 Row\u2019.
\nThen came the international super rich, including the last king of Greece, Constantine II, the Sultan of Brunei and Indian steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal who was at one point ranked the third richest person in the world.
\nTurkish tycoon Halis Torprak sold his mansion for \u00a350m in 2008 after spending just two days there. The House of Saud sold 10 properties on the road in 2013 for almost \u00a380m.
\nOther residents have included Iraqi businessman Nemir Kirdar, singer Ariana Grande, holiday camp impresario Sir Billy Butlin, businessman Asil Nadir, Paul McCartney\u2019s former wife Heather Mills.\u00a0
\nHunting park to luxury living
\nLand was originally the Bishop of London’s hunting park, hence the name
\nThe road was laid out in the mid 19th Century, meandering through woodland and farmland
\nIts earliest houses at the turn of the 20th Century were substantial detached properties with extensive grounds<\/p>\n

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WHEN TO GO:<\/p>\n

September to November or March to May;\u00a0this is when visitors are most likely to see what they\u2019ve come for.<\/p>\n

WHERE TO STAY:<\/p>\n

Meghauli Serai, A Taj Safari – Chitwan National Park resort (tajhotels.com) is a one-hour drive from Bharatpur Airport with stays costing from Dh1,396 per night, including taxes and breakfast. Return airport transfers cost from Dh661.<\/p>\n

HOW TO GET THERE:<\/p>\n

Etihad Airways regularly flies from Abu Dhabi to Kathmandu from around Dh1,500 per person return, including taxes. Buddha Air (buddhaair.com) and Yeti Airlines (yetiairlines.com) fly from Kathmandu to Bharatpur several times a day from about Dh660 return and the flight takes just 20 minutes. Driving is possible but the roads are hilly which means it will take you five or six hours to travel 148 kilometres.<\/p>\n

I Feel Pretty
Dir: Abby Kohn\/Mark Silverstein
Starring: Amy Schumer, Michelle Williams, Emily Ratajkowski, Rory Scovel
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Visit\u00a0Abu\u00a0Dhabi\u00a0culinary\u00a0team’s\u00a0top\u00a0Emirati\u00a0restaurants\u00a0in\u00a0Abu\u00a0Dhabi<\/p>\n

Yadoo\u2019s\u00a0House\u00a0Restaurant &\u00a0Cafe<\/p>\n

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Golden\u00a0Dallah<\/p>\n

For\u00a0the\u00a0cappuccino,\u00a0luqaimat\u00a0and\u00a0aseeda.<\/p>\n

Al\u00a0Mrzab\u00a0Restaurant<\/p>\n

For\u00a0the\u00a0shrimp\u00a0murabian\u00a0and\u00a0Kuwaiti\u00a0options\u00a0including\u00a0Kuwaiti\u00a0machboos\u00a0with\u00a0kebab\u00a0and\u00a0spicy\u00a0sauce.<\/p>\n

Al\u00a0Derwaza<\/p>\n

For\u00a0the\u00a0fish\u00a0hubul,\u00a0regag\u00a0bread,\u00a0biryani\u00a0and\u00a0special\u00a0seafood\u00a0soup.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘The\u00a0Batman’<\/p>\n

Stars:Robert\u00a0Pattinson<\/p>\n

Director:Matt\u00a0Reeves<\/p>\n

Rating:\u00a05\/5<\/p>\n

Timeline<\/p>\n

1947

\nFerrari\u2019s road-car company is formed and its first badged car, the 125 S, rolls off the assembly line<\/p>\n

1962

\n250 GTO is unveiled<\/p>\n

1969

\nFiat becomes a Ferrari shareholder, acquiring 50 per cent of the company<\/p>\n

1972

\nThe Fiorano circuit, Ferrari\u2019s racetrack for development and testing, opens<\/p>\n

1976

\nFirst automatic Ferrari, the 400 Automatic, is made<\/p>\n

1987

\nF40 launched<\/p>\n

1988

\nEnzo Ferrari dies; Fiat expands its stake in the company to 90 per cent<\/p>\n

2002

\nThe Enzo model is announced<\/p>\n

2010

\nFerrari World opens in Abu Dhabi<\/p>\n

2011

\nFirst four-wheel drive Ferrari, the FF, is unveiled<\/p>\n

2013

\nLaFerrari, the first Ferrari hybrid, arrives<\/p>\n

2014

\nFiat Chrysler announces the split of Ferrari from the parent company<\/p>\n

2015

\nFerrari launches on Wall Street<\/p>\n

2017

\n812 Superfast unveiled; Ferrari celebrates its 70th anniversary<\/p>\n

Labour dispute<\/p>\n

The insured employee may still file an ILOE claim even if a labour dispute is ongoing post termination, but the insurer may suspend or reject payment, until the courts resolve the dispute, especially if the reason for termination is contested. The outcome of the labour court proceedings can directly affect eligibility.<\/p>\n

– Abdullah Ishnaneh, Partner, BSA Law\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dunki<\/p>\n

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The specs<\/p>\n

Engine: 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo<\/p>\n

Power: 398hp from 5,250rpm<\/p>\n

Torque: 580Nm at 1,900-4,800rpm<\/p>\n

Transmission: Eight-speed auto<\/p>\n

Fuel economy, combined: 6.5L\/100km<\/p>\n

On sale: December<\/p>\n

Price: From Dh330,000 (estimate)<\/p>\n

The specs: 2019 Jeep Wrangler<\/p>\n

Price, base: Dh132,000<\/p>\n

Engine: 3.6-litre V6<\/p>\n

Gearbox: Eight-speed automatic<\/p>\n

Power: 285hp @ 6,400rpm<\/p>\n

Torque: 347Nm @ 4,100rpm<\/p>\n

Fuel economy, combined: 9.6L to 10.3L \/ 100km<\/p>\n

How to apply for a drone permit
\nIndividuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
\nAdd all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
\nUpload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
\nSubmit their request
\nWhat are the regulations?
\nFly it within visual line of sight
\nNever over populated areas
\nEnsure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
\nUsers must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
\nOnly fly the drone during the day, and never at night
\nShould have a live feed of the drone flight
\nDrones must weigh 5 kg or less
\nHow to watch Ireland v Pakistan in UAE<\/p>\n

When: The one-off Test\u00a0starts on Friday, May 11
What time: Each day\u2019s play is scheduled to start at 2pm UAE time.
TV: The match will be broadcast on OSN Sports Cricket HD. Subscribers to the channel can also stream the action live on OSN Play.<\/p>\n

Countries recognising Palestine<\/p>\n

France, UK, Canada, Australia, Portugal, Belgium, Malta, Luxembourg, San Marino and Andorra<\/p>\n

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Publisher: Konami<\/p>\n

Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\/S, PC<\/p>\n

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