Thuraya Launches Commercial Services in Kuwait
Thuraya
announced today the launch of its services in Kuwait
with the National Satellite Telecommunications Services
(NSTS), Thuraya's National Service Provider in Kuwait.
Speaking
at the press conference, Thuraya's Chief Commercial
Officer Mr. Jamal Al Jarwan said: “Thuraya is
pleased to launch its commercial services in Kuwait.
We are encouraged by the support extended to Thuraya
by the Kuwaiti regulatory bodies and by our shareholder
MTC. We look forward to a fruitful business opportunity
in Kuwait and to providing high quality satellite communications
to complement the telecom networks,”
Mr.
Al Jarwan also stated that “We have developed
many solutions and applications to meet the needs of
our various key market segments in the region such as
oilrigs, industrial sites and rural areas. Thuraya has
many offerings and applications for all sectors such
as the fixed docking unit, payphone and maritime terminal.”
On
his part, Mr. Ali Shabir Abdulqudoos, Chief Executive
Officer of NSTS said: “NSTS is honoured to create
an alliance with Thuraya, the leading satellite operator
in the world. Our business relationship with Thuraya
is important to us, and Thuraya's offering will vastly
expand our portfolio. We believe in the tremendous capabilities
of satellite technology, and look forward to a strong
and lasting partnership with Thuraya in satellite-enhanced
communications solutions."
“Thuraya's
services will also offer ideal and cost-effective communication
solutions to subscribers roaming beyond the coverage
area of the country's national mobile network,”
he added. |
27
September 2005 
