Thuraya signs MoU with UAE’s National Transport Authority

 

2 February 2011

Thuraya signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UAE’s National Transport Authority (NTA) aiming to set a framework for mutual support and collaboration in the field of mobile satellite telecommunications. 

According to the MoU, Thuraya and NTA will explore and define areas of potential cooperation for the deployment of Thuraya services and solutions onboard UAE flagships. Both parties will also coordinate efforts to meet NTA’s satellite communications requirements inside and outside the UAE.  

Additionally, on an international level Thuraya and the NTA will liaise with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) for the accreditation of Thuraya’s maritime offerings.  

The MoU was signed by Thuraya’s Chief Strategy Officer Mr. Sultan Al Ghafli, and NTA’s Acting Director General and Executive Director of the Maritime Sector H.E. Salem Al Zaabi on the opening day of the 1st Transport and Maritime Law Conference, organized by the Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi in collaboration with NTA. 

Speaking about the MoU, Mr. Sultan Al Ghafli, Thuraya’s Chief Strategy Officer, said: “Thuraya has an excellent portfolio of satellite data and voice telecom solutions for the maritime industry and other sea-related segments. This MoU paves the way for future collaboration that will extend our presence in the maritime sector on a national and international scale.”  

On his part, H.E. Salim Al Zaabi, Acting Director General and Executive Director of the Maritime Sector at NTA, said: “Signing an MoU with Thuraya will open the door for us to explore areas of mutual cooperation that will support NTA’s pioneering role in the UAE. We are excited about partnering with Thuraya to implement advanced and reliable satellite telecommunications solutions in land vehicles and sea vessels in the UAE.”