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Arabsat and Telesat Partner on Multi-Gigabit LEO Satellite Capacity

Arabsat and Telesat have signed a term The LEO constellation, comprising 198 efforts in the Kingdom. Alhamedi Alanezi,
sheet to lease multi-gigabit capacity from satellites, will provide services primarily President and CEO of Arabsat, emphasized
Telesat’s upcoming Lightspeed LEO satellite to the enterprise and government sectors. that the combination of LEO and GEO
constellation. This deal, which builds on Telesat plans to begin launching satellites services would position Arabsat as a leader
a prior MoU, allows Arabsat to integrate in mid-2024 and aims to complete the in connectivity. Telesat’s interoperable
Telesat’s LEO services into its multi- constellation by mid-2027. Arabsat’s orchestration systems will give Arabsat the
orbit satellite system, aiming to enhance integration of LEO and GEO services will flexibility to design and manage services,
broadband connectivity for enterprise, offer flexible, reliable, and cost-effective ensuring tailored solutions for each sector.
telecom, government, and mobility sectors. solutions, enhancing digital transformation

e& and Dubai Healthcare City Authority Join

Forces to Power Hospitals and Clinics

e& has signed a partnership with Dubai City. As part of the agreement, e& will healthcare professionals have direct
Healthcare City Authority (DHCA), the provide DHCA’s healthcare providers with access to expert support and service
governing body of Dubai Healthcare access to its latest innovations, including inquiries. DHCA will also coordinate with e&
City (DHCC) free zone, establishing Electronic Medical Records (EMR), high- on joint training initiatives, workshops, and
a shared commitment to elevate the performance connectivity, and industry- educational resources to support effective
delivery of healthcare through advanced specific technology designed to streamline implementation of the offered solutions.
telecommunications and digital health operations and enhance patient care. In The collaboration reflects both entities
solutions. Esam Mahmoud, Senior Vice addition to delivering tailored telecom shared goal of nurturing a future-ready
President – Small & Medium Business and technology offerings, e& will maintain healthcare ecosystem that contributes to
of e& UAE, said: “Dubai Healthcare City an on-site presence at DHCC, ensuring the growth of Dubai’s healthcare sector.
Authority has long served as a catalyst
for healthcare innovation in the region.
Through this collaboration, we are proud
to offer cutting-edge digital infrastructure
and healthcare solutions that empower
doctors, improve patient experiences, and
support the UAE’s broader vision for a
tech-enabled healthcare system.” Jaffar
Bin Jaffar, Director of Partnerships at
Dubai Healthcare City Authority, said: “Our
partnership with e& reflects our ongoing
commitment to driving innovation across
the healthcare sector. By providing our
ecosystem with cost efficient services,
including advanced telecommunications,
digital tools, and smart solutions, we are
enabling our business partners to enhance
operational efficiency and improve patient
care. This will contribute to the growth
of Dubai’s healthcare landscape.” This
partnership aims to bring e&’s tailored
suite of healthcare and connectivity
services directly to clinics and medical
facilities operating within Dubai Healthcare

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