Media Kit

Thuraya Primer

Thuraya’s distinct advantage of integration of satellite, GSM and GPS in Thuraya’s handset allows the end user the flexibility use GSM networks and satellite beyond those networks. It also has built in Global Positioning System or GPS.

Profile

Thuraya offers cost-effective satellite-based mobile telephone services to nearly one third of the globe.

Milestones

April 15, 1997
The incorporation of Thuraya Satellite Telecommunications Company for an initial capital of US $ 25 million.

Key Strengths

Thuraya launched its mobile satellite telecommunication system on 21st October 2000 thus providing blanket-to-blanket coverage to more than 110 countries in Europe, North, Central Africa and large parts Southern Africa, the Middle East, Central and South Asia: a landmass inhabited by an estimated 2.3 billion people.

Fact Sheet

Coverage Area: Europe, North, Central Africa and large parts Southern Africa, the Middle East, Central and South Asia.