Satellite

Nilesat-301 satellite to be built by Thales Alenia Space

Positioned at 7° West, Nilesat-301 will work with Nilesat-201 to provide Ku-band services for the Middle East and North Africa

The satellite will provide video distribution and connectivity services.

Follows worldwide trend of private launches.

More than 700 planes.

Media reports say as much.

Will improve connectivity in Sudan.

The satellite will provide communications capabilities, Internet connectivity and TV across the MENA region.

KhalifaSat, the first 100% Emirati-engineered and developed satellite, has sent its first photos from space.

First 100% Emirati-engineered and developed satellite launches from Tanegashima Space Centre in Japan onboard the H-IIA rocket.

Introduction of YahClick will be especially helpful to rural customers in the West African nation.