Space Communication Technologies Company (SCT) and Dunes Middle East Company (Dunes) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for “Providing Satellite Communication and VSAT services” to the different verticals in the Omani market. Dunes will be providing Managed Satellite Services and System Integration, using the latest satellite technologies, on Ka-Band from the SCT Earth Station in Al Amerat on the Omani Satellite payload @ 30.5 E. In addition to the Managed Satellite Capacity; Dunes will be responsible of the implementation, commissioning and support for the running network on the ground while SCT will provide technical support to any satellite related issues.
“This cooperation comes from our belief in supporting medium and small enterprises, especially that Dunes recently acquired a class III telecom license to provide V-SAT satellite services, it is a young Omani company and we hope that this collaboration will result in the success of the two companies.” Eng. Salim Al Alawi, Executive Director of SCT excitingly shared.
From Dunes side; Mr. Khuwailid Al Hanai, Managing Director of Dunes Middle East said “As a young arising Medium Enterprise, Middle East Dunes Company is thrilled to have the continuous support from Space Communication Technologie. This collaboration opens the door for us to start with the latest technologies in satellite communication era by utilizing the latest High Throughput Satellites. The Transformation of the Market to the latest Ka Band satellite technologies in the Sultanate, will make us one of the first companies that contribute to prepare the local market to switch to the Omani Satellite Services in the near future.”
About SCT:
Space Communication Technologies LLC was established by the government of Oman with a mission of spearheading the National Satellite Program initiative by building national satellite communications infrastructure and developing required capabilities to serve public and private sectors, coping with their immediate long-term telecommunication needs.
For more information about SCT, check company website: www.omansat.com
About Dunes Middle East:
Dunes Middle East is one of the most promising local companies in the field of providing digital communication services, as it obtained a Class III license from the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority with the aim of transferring information through satellite connectivity. In addition, it provides Solutions for companies, ministries, agencies, Banks and others in order to link their units and branches, transfer in a rapid and secure manner.
For more information about Dunes Middle East, check company website: www.dunesmiddleeast.com
