Who We Are

“A small team, back in the early 1990s, had a dream to build a satellite that would enable people in the farthest flung places on earth to communicate. Thuraya is a pioneer of space-led communications.” Mr Yousuf Al Sayed, Chief Executive Officer

Since Thuraya was established in 1997, we have grown into a multi-million dollar business offering satellite performance and solutions that are second to none.

Building the world’s largest subscriber base for mobile satellite handsets, Thuraya’s products are among the most competitive in the MSS market, including the world’s most durable, smallest and smartest mobile satellite handsets and broadband devices.

Thuraya’s coverage area takes in the majority of developing markets, by land and at sea, including huge rural communities and vertical industries. Numerous customers within oil and gas, broadcast media, military, government/ non-government organizations and maritime sectors now rely on our MSS products and solutions for durable, portable and reliable satellite connectivity.

Through our commitment to innovation and development, Thuraya is continually expanding and improving to meet the communication needs of even more people around the globe.

In meeting these needs, Thuraya has built a global distribution channel. In partnership with service providers, this ever-expanding channel further enables us to serve a wide array of industries and customers from all walks of life.