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Saher Abudaqar (Intelsat):

We are a leading satellite operator in the Middle East
Our 50+ year-experience and our collective knowledge enable us

respond to the connectivity demands of the future

Intelsat operates the world’s largest integrated space and ground-based network. As the foundational archi-
tect of satellite technology, the group has applied, throughout the years, its unparalleled expertise and glob-
al scale to connect people, businesses, and communities, no matter how difficult the challenge. Today, Intelsat
is uniquely positioned to help its customers turn possibilities into reality with its next-generation global net-
work and managed services that enable businesses, governments, and communities to build their connected
future – making transformation happen.
Al Bayan Magazine met Saher Abudaqar, Managing Sales Director for Middle East and North Africa at
Intelsat during MWC 2022 held in Barcelona and conducted the following interview.

* What is the added value behind your participation in MWC 2022? partners. The multi-layer, multi-orbit, space-based network we are building
- MWC is a very important show. While we may be one of the few satellite will include software-defined satellites and will set the standard in 5G tech-
services providers exhibiting, our participation is aligned with our strategy nology. At Intelsat, we imagine a world of continuous growth and innovation
and vision, which is to work more closely with the broader telecom ecosys- powered by ubiquitous connectivity and we believe that this groundbreaking
tem and make it even easier to integrate satellites into new and innovative new network will just enable that. Already, innovations in satellite and ground
connectivity solutions. MWC is a great platform to get a pulse of the indus- technologies allow us to push the boundaries of what’s possible today, so our
try, share visions and meet customers. It is fantastic to see so many of them customers can imagine tomorrow. Our managed services, powered by our
this year, coming from all over the world - Latin America, Africa, Europe, fleet of 50+ satellites which cover 99 percent of the Earth’s populated
North America and the Middle East, and especially after the congress was regions, ensure reliable and high-performance connectivity where it’s need-
cancelled for two consecutive years due to Covid-19. ed most. Our 50+ year-experience and our collective knowledge enable us
* What differentiate you from other similar companies? respond to the connectivity demands of the future.
- We are always looking forward and are leading the industry in innovation. * How do you evaluate your presence in the Middle East region?
We work closely with customers and partners to align our vision and strate- - We are a leading satellite operator in the Middle East. This is important for
gy to theirs. Delivering always more value to our customers and ensuring the us to be close to our customers to help them grow their business and that’s
best experience to end-users is crucial to what we do. why we have an office in Dubai. We recently moved to a new office as we con-
* What is the main strategy of Intelsat? tinue to grow our local team to support our customers in the region and pave
- We are creating the first global software-defined 5G network which enables the way to further mutual collaboration and future success. The Middle East is
simple, seamless, and secure coverage, precisely when and where our cus- an important market for us and we plan to expand our presence in the region.
tomers most need it. This will enhance accessibility for end users and for our

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