ST Engineering, MBSat to build next-gen connectivity
ST Engineering iDirect has tied up with Mohammed Al Barwani Satellite Company (MBSat) to provide the ground system technology foundation for MBSat’s next-generation satellite gateway and network operations across Oman and the Middle East. Intuition will deliver a turnkey ground segment solution that accelerates deployment, simplifies operations and gives MBSat the flexibility to scale services as demand grows. The network will leverage capacity from MB Sat-1, a sovereign MicroGEO satellite, with planned service launch in 2027, to support flexible, scalable connectivity services across the region. “This partnership represents an important milestone in our efforts to build an advanced satellite communications platform in Oman and the region,” said Ammar Al Rawahi, General Manager, MBSat. “Through our collaboration with ST Engineering iDirect, we are establishing the technical…
