Thuraya Displays Satcom Offerings at ADIPEC 2017

Press release

Published November 14th, 2017 - 09:23 GMT

Thuraya and service partner, Cygnus Telecom, are showcasing the satellite communication portfolio for the oil and gas sector at the ongoing Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (Adipec). (Courtesy of WAM)

Thuraya Telecommunications Company and service partner, Cygnus Telecom, are showcasing the satellite communication portfolio for the oil and gas sector at the ongoing Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (Adipec).

"There’s no better opportunity to meet with top delegates from the oil, gas, and energy sector. We are pleased to be at Adipec where we can engage with both existing and potential customers. We look forward to gaining new industry insight and perspectives as well as discussing our latest offerings and presenting how our satellite communication devices are ideal for remote worker needs, comms-on-the-move, and offshore connectivity,” Rashid Baba, Thuraya’s acting chief commercial officer, was quoted as saying by Emirates news agency Wam.

As an established satellite provider for oil and gas communication needs, Thuraya has a strong understanding of the sector’s evolving demands. At Adipec, the company is displaying its voice and data products and services. Many Thuraya offerings integrate with and are specialised for rough-terrain vehicles and oil and gas vessels.

Additionally, Thuraya’s range of XT satellite handsets are easy-to-use and serve as vital communication tools for remote personnel stationed near pipelines, at rigs or in other regions lying outside the range of terrestrial networks.

Source: Trade Arabia

Background Information

Thuraya

Thuraya, is the mobile satellite services subsidiary of Yahsat, a leading global satellite operator based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), fully owned by Mubadala Investment Company, the investment vehicle of the Government of Abu Dhabi. Established in 1997, Thuraya is the UAE’s first home grown satellite operator. We offer innovative communications solutions to a variety of sectors including energy, government, broadcast media, maritime, military, aerospace and humanitarian NGO.

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Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC)

Held under the patronage of the President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and organised by the Global Energy division of dmg events, ADIPEC is the global meeting point for oil and gas professionals. Standing as one of the world’s top energy events, and the largest in the Middle East and North Africa, ADIPEC is a knowledge-sharing platform that enables industry experts to exchange ideas and information that shape the future of the energy sector. The 20th edition of ADIPEC will take place from 13-16 November, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). ADIPEC 2017 will be hosted by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and supported by the UAE Ministry of Energy, Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Chamber, the Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), Abu Dhabi Ports and the Department of Education and Knowledge. dmg Global Energy is committed to helping the growing international energy community bridge gaps by bringing oil and gas professionals face to face with new technologies and business opportunities.