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The status recorded for “Thuraya Direct Satellite Connectivity” is planned.

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Thuraya Direct Satellite Connectivity

Sector: Commercial • Location: UAE

Source: TechAfrica News

Project

Planned

Space42 and Gatehouse Satcom have collaborated to launch Thuraya Direct, a new messaging and IoT service that enables direct-to-device satellite connectivity. This project utilizes Space42’s L band geostationary satellites and aims for commercial deployment in Q4 2025, addressing sectors like energy, agriculture, and transportation.

Status: Prospective
Sector: Commercial, Raw Materials, Telecommunications
Location: United Arab Emirates
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: TechAfrica News

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The project “Thuraya Direct Satellite Connectivity” is an infrastructure initiative in the Commercial sector, located in UAE. Taiyo aggregates data on it from TechAfrica News.

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Status

Original status	planned
Taiyo status	Prospective
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	Space42 and Gatehouse Satcom have collaborated to launch Thuraya Direct, a new messaging and IoT service that enables direct-to-device satellite connectivity. This project utilizes Space42’s L band geostationary satellites and aims for commercial deployment in Q4 2025, addressing sectors like energy, agriculture, and transportation.
Original sector	Telecommunications

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United Arab Emirates (UAE)

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Sector	Commercial, Raw Materials, Telecommunications
Article published date	2025-05-11

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