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SES Signs Up Saudi’s Aramco for MEO

Satellite operator SES has signed an MoU with Saudi Arabia’s giant MEO craft in the shape of its mPOWER fleet. Its mPOWER 5 and
oil and natural gas producer Aramco. As at 2022 Aramco was 6 were launched in November 2023 and are coming online about
the second largest company in the world based on revenue. It is now. mPOWER 7 and 8 will launch this year with 4 more to be
based in Dharan in the kingdom’s Eastern Province. The MoU sees launched by 2026. The signing was announced by Adel Al Doulab,
SES and Aramco explore potential collaboration opportunities VP/Information Technology Infrastructure, Aramco, and Nick
for leveraging high-performance medium-Earth orbiting (MEO) Roullier, VP/Middle East & Central Asia, SES, on the side-lines of
satellite connectivity services, to accelerate Aramco’s digital the Riyadh LEAP 2024 conference, marking what the pair say a is
transformation goals with 5G backhauling for their remote sites in a pivotal step in digitalizing the operations of the energy industry.
Saudi Arabia and across the Middle East. SES is busy adding new

Monaco’s Public Broadcaster Partners with SES to Launch New HD Channel

TVMonaco, the state-owned public broadcaster of the Principality documentaries and other programming. The channel is designed
of Monaco, signed a multi-year agreement with SES to launch and to be a global broadcast platform with news and information
distribute its new HD channel to millions of homes across Europe promoting tourism and innovations in Monaco as well as to
from SES’s prime TV neighborhood at 19.2 degrees East as well as showcase Monégasque culture. “With its hybrid network and prime
to Middle East and North Africa from MonacoSat-1 at 52 degrees satellite locations, SES is the ideal partner to help us deliver the
East. TVMonaco delivers high-quality news, sports, talk shows, best of Monaco’s economy, culture and lifestyle to viewers across
Europe, Middle East and North Africa and eventually to the rest of
the world,” said Nathalie Biancolli, CEO of TVMonaco. “As a new
customer, TVMonaco is tapping into our long history of helping
public broadcasters expand into international markets to grow
their foreign audience and bolster their home country’s profile on
the global stage,” said Norbert Hölzle, Global Head of Media at
SES. “Soon viewers in Europe, Middle East and North Africa will
have access to the latest news and information about Monaco as
a place to do business, visit on holiday or learn about its unique
culture.”

stc Bahrain Achieves Landmark Success as the
First Telecom to Deploy the Revolutionary 5G
New Calling Technology

In a landmark success of yet another technological breakthrough, into text, screen sharing, an interactive visual menu, and Enterprise
stc Bahrain, the world-class digital enabler, proudly announces its ID cards. Ahmed Alsharif, Chief Technology and Digital Officer at
latest innovation – 5G New Calling Technology. As the first telecom stc Bahrain said, “Our introduction of 5G New Calling technology
operator to achieve this groundbreaking milestone, this service is is a testament to our commitment to providing cutting-edge
set to revolutionize the telecommunications landscape, and enrich solutions that enhance the lives of our subscribers with high-
the communications experience for individuals, businesses and quality calls, instantaneous connectivity with low latency, and
industries with its unprecedented levels of connectivity and clarity. seamless multi-device usage. Our 5G New Calling is not just a
With lightning-fast speeds, improved voice quality, and unparalleled service; it's a leap into the future of seamless and immersive
connectivity, the stc 5G New Calling service offers a glimpse into communication, ensuring our subscribers are at the forefront of
the future of communication technology and is set to redefine the experiencing advanced communication services.” Transforming
user experience. The 5G New Calling feature allows users to go the way subscribers connect and communicate, stc 5G New
beyond regular conversations and enjoy interactive HD video chats Calling technology will come with a superior audio quality of voice
for better collaboration and connection. Leveraging the advanced calls with the flexibility to transition effortlessly between devices
5G New Calling technology, stc Bahrain plans to introduce unique and enjoy robust and reliable 5G connectivity, making every call a
features like video calls with real-time translations, turning speech richer and more enjoyable experience.

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