• Yahsat has been appointed to enable UAE Government platforms with a satellite communication capability

• Yahsat will provide an integrated satcom system and ground control services and capabilities

Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (“Yahsat” and, together with its subsidiaries, “the Group”) listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (“ADX”) under (SYMBOL: YAHSAT) (ISIN: AEA007501017), the UAE’s flagship satellite solutions provider, today announced that its dedicated government arm, Yahsat Government Solutions (YGS), has been successfully awarded a contract by the UAE Government, to provide satcom capabilities for its platforms. 

To supplement and support the UAE Government contract, YGS has also been awarded a contract by the platform manufacturer to design and deliver an integrated satcom system.

Ali Al Hashemi, Group Chief Executive Officer of Yahsat, said: “This contract award serves as a testament to Yahsat’s position as the preferred partner of the UAE Government. Yahsat is well-poised to anticipate the ever-changing communications needs of governments, enterprises and consumers. We are pleased to continue serving our strategic partners – including the UAE Government - and look forward to delivering on our ongoing commitment to provide tailored, secure and integrated satcom solutions.”

Yahsat has a long-standing relationship with the UAE Government dating back over a decade. The Group has a track-record of providing expert advisory, satellite communications solutions and services to fulfill the Government’s needs. YGS is committed to serving the UAE and national governments with highly secure, diverse and integrated fixed and mobile satcom solutions.