Pioneering satellite services: Es’hailSat’s role in Qatar’s global communications
In an interview with Milipol Qatar Daily, President and CEO, Mr Ali Al Kuwari presents Es’hailSat and its services, including government communications, and shares the Qatari satellite company’s plans for expansion.
Es’hailSat is a pioneer in the satellite industry in Qatar. Can you start by introducing the company?
Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, headquartered in Doha, Qatar, is the national satellite operator for the state of Qatar and a prominent player in the satellite industry. Since 2010, Es’hailSat has been developing Qatar’s space presence and leveraging cutting-edge innovations to provide advanced satellite services for broadcasting, telecommunications, mobility, and government services.
One of Es’hailSat’s focus areas is broadcasting, serving important networks such as Al Jazeera, but the company also has government clients. How are governments leveraging your satellite-enabled services?
Es’hailSat provides telecommunication services to government entities for voice, data, and video transmission from remote sites back to their headquarters. In addition, we also provide mobile satellite services to security vessels out at sea, or in harsh land mobile environments, enabling them to communicate and remain connected. These services ensure robust and reliable communications where other options are unavailable.
Up until now, Es’hailSat has been centered on MENA. Are there plans for expansion beyond the region?
We are working on numerous projects in order to expand our coverage beyond MENA. Besides launching our own satellites, we are exploring partnership models with other GEO operators and NGSO constellations enabling services to address our customers’ growing needs. Our channel partners in multiple countries across MENA make our services more accessible to end users.
The security of data and communications across networks is a key concern. How does Es’hailSat guarantee security for its clients?
Es’hailSat’s services include fully encrypted, secure, fixed, and mobile communications, anti-jamming capabilities and a secure Tier-3 Teleport facility in Doha. The security and independence of services provided by Es’hailSat help customers stay on-air in challenging geopolitical times. Our services also connect VIPs and state agencies securely both within Qatar and across the wider region.