Public Administration
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
50-99 Employees
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Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PrJSC (Yahsat) is a private joint stock company fully owned by Mubadala, an investment arm of the Government of Abu Dhabi. Since being incorporated in 2007, we have designed the region’s first multi-purpose satellite system, based on extensive interaction with customers and research into their communication needs. Our first-hand understanding of specific market requirements has enabled us to develop customised satellite solutions for the government as well as the commercial sector in the Middle East, Africa, Europe and South West Asia. We have chosen world-class players EADS Astrium, Thales and Alenia Space to develop a fully integrated satellite system. We have also partnered with Arianespace and International Launch Services (ILS) to launch our first two satellites. Our first satellite, Y1A, will be launched in the first quarter of 2011 at 52.5° East. Y1B will follow in the second half of 2011. The satellite control will be operated from our gateway in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Recently Yahsat announced it's partnership deal with European satellite operator SES ASTRA to create a new company operating under the brand name YahLive that will offer Direct-to-Home (DTH) television capacity and services.