{"id":200738,"date":"2025-10-15T01:43:27","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T01:43:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/200738\/"},"modified":"2025-10-15T01:43:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T01:43:27","slug":"space42-deal-to-deliver-satellite-internet-services-straight-to-phones-of-e-users","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/200738\/","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

RESULT<\/p>\n

Arsenal 1 Chelsea 2
Arsenal: Aubameyang (13′)
Chelsea: Jorginho (83′), Abraham (87′)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Learn more about Qasr Al Hosn<\/p>\n

In 2013, The National’s History Project went beyond the walls to see\u00a0what life was like living in Abu Dhabi’s fabled fort:<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

What are NFTs?<\/p>\n

Are non-fungible tokens a currency, asset, or a licensing instrument? Arnab Das, global market strategist EMEA at Invesco, says they are mix of all of three.<\/p>\n

You can buy, hold and use NFTs\u00a0just like US dollars and Bitcoins. \u201cThey can appreciate in value and even produce cash flows.\u201d<\/p>\n

However, while money is fungible, NFTs are not. \u201cOne Bitcoin, dollar, euro or dirham is largely indistinguishable from the next. Nothing ties a dollar bill to a particular owner, for example. Nor does it tie you to to any goods, services or assets you bought with that currency. In contrast, NFTs confer specific ownership,\u201d Mr Das says.<\/p>\n

This makes NFTs closer to a piece of intellectual property such as a work of art or licence, as you can claim royalties or profit by exchanging it at a higher value later, Mr Das says. \u201cThey could provide a sustainable income stream.\u201d<\/p>\n

This income will depend on future demand and use, which makes NFTs difficult to value. \u201cHowever, there is a credible use case for many forms of intellectual property, notably art, songs, videos,\u201d Mr Das says.<\/p>\n

MATCH INFO<\/p>\n

Iceland 0 England 1 (Sterling pen 90 1)<\/p>\n

Man of the match\u00a0Kari Arnason (Iceland)<\/p>\n

match details<\/p>\n

Wales v Hungary<\/p>\n

Cardiff City Stadium, kick-off 11.45pm<\/p>\n

Squad<\/p>\n

Ali Kasheif, Salim Rashid, Khalifa Al Hammadi, Khalfan Mubarak, Ali Mabkhout, Omar Abdulrahman, Mohammed Al Attas, Abdullah Ramadan, Zayed Al Ameri (Al Jazira), Mohammed Al Shamsi, Hamdan Al Kamali, Mohammed Barghash, Khalil Al Hammadi (Al Wahda), Khalid Essa, Mohammed Shaker, Ahmed Barman, Bandar Al Ahbabi (Al Ain), Al Hassan Saleh, Majid Suroor (Sharjah) Walid Abbas, Ahmed Khalil (Shabab Al Ahli), Tariq Ahmed, Jasim Yaqoub (Al Nasr), Ali Saleh, Ali Salmeen (Al Wasl), Hassan Al Muharami (Baniyas)\u00a0<\/p>\n

MATCH INFO<\/p>\n

Newcastle 2-2 Manchester City
Burnley 0-2 Crystal Palace
Chelsea 0-1 West Ham
Liverpool 2-1 Brighton
Tottenham 3-2 Bournemouth
Southampton v Watford (late)<\/p>\n

Tips for job-seekers
\n\tDo not submit your application through the Easy Apply button on LinkedIn. Employers receive between 600 and 800 replies for each job advert on the platform. If you are the right fit for a job, connect to a relevant person in the company on LinkedIn and send them a direct message.
\n\tMake sure you are an exact fit for the job advertised. If you are an HR manager with five years\u2019 experience in retail and the job requires a\u00a0similar candidate with five years\u2019 experience in consumer, you should apply. But if you have no experience in HR, do not apply for the job.<\/p>\n

David Mackenzie, founder of recruitment agency Mackenzie Jones Middle East<\/p>\n

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pocketsWhat is Folia?<\/p>\n

Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal’s new plant-based menu will launch at Four Seasons hotels in Dubai this November. A desire to cater to people looking for clean, healthy meals beyond green salad is what inspired Prince Khaled and American celebrity chef Matthew Kenney to create Folia<\/a>. The word means “from the leaves” in Latin, and the exclusive menu offers fine plant-based cuisine across Four Seasons properties in Los Angeles, Bahrain and, soon, Dubai.<\/p>\n

Kenney\u00a0specialises in vegan cuisine\u00a0and is the founder of Plant Food Wine and 20 other restaurants worldwide. “I\u2019ve always appreciated Matthew\u2019s work,” says the Saudi royal.\u00a0“He has a singular culinary talent and his approach to plant-based dining is prescient and unrivalled. I was a fan of his long before we established our professional relationship.”<\/p>\n

Folia first launched at The Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills in July 2018. It is available at the poolside Cabana Restaurant and for in-room dining across the property, as well as in its private event space. The food is vibrant and colourful, full of fresh dishes such as the hearts of palm ceviche with California fruit, vegetables and edible flowers; green hearb tacos filled with roasted squash and king oyster barbacoa; and a savoury coconut cream pie with macadamia crust.<\/p>\n

In March 2019, the Folia menu reached Gulf shores, as it was introduced at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay, where it is served at the Bay View Lounge. Next, on Tuesday, November 1\u00a0\u2013 also known as World Vegan Day\u00a0\u2013 it will come to the UAE, to the Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach and the Four Seasons DIFC, both properties Prince Khaled has spent “considerable time at and love”.\u00a0<\/p>\n

There are also plans to take Folia to several more locations throughout the Middle East and Europe.<\/p>\n

While health-conscious diners will be attracted to the concept, Prince Khaled is careful to stress Folia is “not meant for a specific subset of customers. It is meant for everyone who wants a culinary experience without the negative impact that eating out so often comes with.”<\/p>\n

Match info:<\/p>\n

Manchester City 2
Sterling (8′), Walker (52′)<\/p>\n

Newcastle United 1
Yedlin (30′)<\/p>\n

Manchester United v Club America<\/p>\n

When: Thursday, 9pm Arizona time (Friday UAE, 8am)<\/p>\n

More on animal traffickingYahya Al Ghassani’s bio<\/p>\n

Date of birth: April 18, 1998<\/p>\n

Playing position: Winger<\/p>\n

Clubs:\u00a02015-2017 \u2013 Al Ahli Dubai; March-June 2018\u00a0\u2013 Paris FC; August\u00a0\u2013 Al Wahda<\/p>\n

The specs<\/p>\n

Price, base \/ as tested Dh12 million <\/p>\n

Engine 8.0-litre quad-turbo, W16<\/p>\n

Gearbox seven-speed dual clutch auto<\/p>\n

Power 1479 @ 6,700rpm<\/p>\n

Torque 1600Nm @ 2,000rpm 0-100kph: 2.6 seconds 0-200kph: 6.1 seconds<\/p>\n

Top speed\u00a0420 kph (governed)<\/p>\n

Fuel economy, combined 35.2L \/ 100km (est)<\/p>\n

Zayed Sustainability PrizeBrief scores:<\/p>\n

Southampton 2<\/p>\n

Armstrong 13′, Soares 20′<\/p>\n

Manchester United 2<\/p>\n

Lukaku 33′,\u00a0Herrera 39′<\/p>\n

Result<\/p>\n

Arsenal 4
Monreal (51′), Ramsey (82′), Lacazette\u00a085′, 89′)<\/p>\n

West Ham United 1
Arnautovic\u00a0(64′)<\/p>\n

Martin Sabbagh profile<\/p>\n

Job: CEO JCDecaux Middle East<\/p>\n

In the role: Since January 2015<\/p>\n

Lives: In the UAE<\/p>\n

Background: M&A, investment banking<\/p>\n

Studied: Corporate finance<\/p>\n

A%20QUIET%20PLACE<\/p>\n

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RESULTS<\/p>\n

2.15pm:\u00a0Al\u00a0Marwan\u00a0Group\u00a0Holding \u2013\u00a0Handicap (PA)\u00a0Dh40,000 (Dirt)\u00a01,200m
Winner:\u00a0SS\u00a0Jalmod,\u00a0Antonio\u00a0Fresu (jockey),\u00a0Ibrahim\u00a0Al\u00a0Hadhrami (trainer)<\/p>\n

2.45pm:\u00a0Sharjah\u00a0Equine\u00a0Hospital \u2013\u00a0Maiden (PA)\u00a0Dh40,000 (D)\u00a01,000m
Winner:\u00a0Ghallieah,\u00a0Sebastien\u00a0Martino,\u00a0Jean-Claude\u00a0Pecout<\/p>\n

3.15pm:\u00a0Al\u00a0Marwan\u00a0Group\u00a0Holding \u2013\u00a0Handicap (PA)\u00a0Dh40,000 (D)\u00a01,700m
Winner:\u00a0Inthar,\u00a0Saif\u00a0Al\u00a0Balushi,\u00a0Khalifa\u00a0Al\u00a0Neyadi<\/p>\n

3.45pm:\u00a0Al\u00a0Ain\u00a0Stud\u00a0Emirates\u00a0Breeders\u00a0Trophy \u2013\u00a0Conditions (PA)\u00a0Dh50,000 (D)\u00a01,700m
Winner:\u00a0MH\u00a0Rahal,\u00a0Richard\u00a0Mullen,\u00a0Elise\u00a0Jeanne<\/p>\n

4.25pm:\u00a0Sheikh\u00a0Mansour\u00a0bin\u00a0Zayed\u00a0Al\u00a0Nahyan\u00a0Cup \u2013\u00a0Prestige\u00a0Handicap (PA)\u00a0Dh100,000 (D)\u00a01,200m
Winner:\u00a0JAP\u00a0Aneed,\u00a0Ray\u00a0Dawson,\u00a0Irfan\u00a0Ellahi<\/p>\n

4.45pm:\u00a0Sharjah\u00a0Equine\u00a0Hospital \u2013\u00a0Handicap (TB)\u00a0Dh40,000 (D)\u00a01,200m
Winner:\u00a0Edaraat,\u00a0Antonio\u00a0Fresu,\u00a0Musabah\u00a0Al\u00a0Muhairi<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Users of the UAE\u2019s e& network could soon connect to satellite internet using their mobile phones and devices…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":200739,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[87188,1638,416,5438,5141,86,10196,56,54,55],"class_list":{"0":"post-200738","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-internet","8":"tag-gitex-2025","9":"tag-internet","10":"tag-space","11":"tag-standard","12":"tag-story","13":"tag-technology","14":"tag-uae-desk-team","15":"tag-uk","16":"tag-united-kingdom","17":"tag-unitedkingdom"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/200738","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=200738"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/200738\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/200739"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=200738"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=200738"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=200738"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}