{"id":74684,"date":"2025-10-14T20:29:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T20:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/74684\/"},"modified":"2025-10-14T20:29:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T20:29:12","slug":"space42-deal-to-deliver-satellite-internet-services-straight-to-phones-of-e-users","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/74684\/","title":{"rendered":"Space42 deal to deliver satellite internet services straight to phones of e& users"},"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

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France has organised a delegation of leading businesses to travel to Syria. The group was led by French shipping giant CMA CGM<\/a>, which struck a 30-year contract in May with the Syrian government to develop and run Latakia port. Also present were water and waste management company Suez, defence multinational Thales, and Ellipse Group, which is currently looking into rehabilitating Syrian hospitals.<\/p>\n

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Who was Alfred Nobel?<\/p>\n

The Nobel Prize was created by wealthy Swedish chemist and entrepreneur Alfred Nobel.<\/p>\n

In his will he dictated that the bulk of his estate should be used to fund “prizes to those who, during the preceding year, have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind”.
\nNobel is best known as the inventor of dynamite, but also wrote poetry and drama and could speak Russian, French, English and German by the age of 17. The five original prize categories reflect the interests closest to his heart.
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Courtesy: Carol Glynn, founder of Conscious Finance Coaching<\/p>\n

What can you do?<\/p>\n

Document everything immediately; including dates, times, locations and witnesses<\/p>\n

Seek professional advice from a legal expert<\/p>\n

You can report an incident to HR or an immediate supervisor<\/p>\n

You can use the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation\u2019s dedicated hotline<\/p>\n

In criminal cases, you can contact the police for additional support<\/p>\n

The Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index<\/p>\n

The Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index<\/p>\n

Mazen Abukhater, principal and actuary at global consultancy Mercer, Middle East, says the company\u2019s Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index – which benchmarks 34 pension schemes across the globe to assess their adequacy, sustainability and integrity –\u00a0included Saudi Arabia for the first time this year to offer a glimpse into the region.<\/p>\n

The index highlighted fundamental issues for all 34 countries, such as a rapid ageing population\u00a0and a low growth \/ low interest environment putting pressure on expected returns. It also highlighted the increasing popularity around the world of defined contribution schemes.<\/p>\n

\u201cAverage\u00a0life expectancy has been increasing by about three years every 10 years. Someone born in 1947 is expected to live until 85 whereas someone born in 2007 is expected to live to 103,\u201d Mr Abukhater told the\u00a0Mena Pensions Conference.<\/p>\n

\u201cAre our systems equipped to handle these kind of life expectancies in the future? If so many people retire at 60, they are going to be in retirement for 43 years \u2013 so we need to adapt our retirement age to our changing life expectancy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Saudi Arabia came in the middle of Mercer\u2019s ranking with a score of 58.9. The report said\u00a0the country’s index could be\u00a0raised by improving\u00a0the minimum level of support for the poorest aged individuals and increasing\u00a0the labour force participation rate at older ages as life expectancies rise.<\/p>\n

Mr Abukhater said the challenges of an ageing population, increased life expectancy and some individuals relying solely on their government for financial support in their retirement years\u00a0will put the system under strain.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo relieve that pressure, governments need to consider whether it is time to switch to a defined contribution scheme so that individuals can\u00a0supplement their own future with the help of government support,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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Key figures in the life of the fort<\/p>\n

Sheikh Dhiyab bin Isa (ruled 1761-1793) Built Qasr Al Hosn as a watchtower to guard over the only freshwater well on Abu Dhabi island.<\/p>\n

Sheikh Shakhbut bin Dhiyab (ruled 1793-1816) Expanded the tower into a small fort and transferred his ruling place of residence from Liwa Oasis to the fort on the island.<\/p>\n

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Shakhbut (ruled 1818-1833) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further as Abu Dhabi grew from a small village of palm huts to a town of more than 5,000 inhabitants.<\/p>\n

Sheikh Khalifa bin Shakhbut (ruled 1833-1845) Repaired and fortified the fort.<\/p>\n

Sheikh Saeed bin Tahnoon (ruled 1845-1855) Turned Qasr Al Hosn into a strong two-storied structure.<\/p>\n

Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa (ruled 1855-1909) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further to reflect the emirate’s increasing prominence.<\/p>\n

Sheikh Shakhbut bin Sultan (ruled 1928-1966) Renovated and enlarged Qasr Al Hosn, adding a decorative arch and two new villas.<\/p>\n

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan (ruled 1966-2004) Moved the royal residence to Al Manhal palace and kept his diwan at Qasr Al Hosn.<\/p>\n

Sources: Jayanti Maitra, www.adach.ae<\/a><\/p>\n

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Favourite place in UAE: Al Rams pearling village<\/p>\n

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