In a news report released by Al Yah Satellite Communications Company, Thuraya Telecommunications Company and YahClick, in collaboration with the South Sudanese start-up Gate for Technologies (G4T), have signed a service partnership to launch their mobility and data services in South Sudan. The signing ceremony which took place in Juba, South Sudan, had in attendance Mr Ammar Al Nuaimi, Vice President of Sales for the Middle East and Africa at Thuraya, and Mr Sami Hagana Ali, Assistant Vice President for the Africa region.

Under the agreement, Thuraya’s satellite technology will establish connections with remote communities and assist the government in enhancing the nation’s telecommunications infrastructure and facilitating e-government services. Yahsat will also partner with humanitarian organisations within the country, delivering crucial connectivity to aid underserved regions.

According to Ali Al Hashemi, Group Chief Executive Officer of Yahsat, “Yahsat is proud to have a long and successful track record of nearly two decades in Africa through our mobility arm, Thuraya and our broadband solutions provider, Yahclick. The new service partner agreement with Gate for Technologies reinforces our commitment to South Sudan and Africa. As the country seeks to rebuild critical sectors of the economy, consistent and reliable connectivity will increasingly play an integral role in furthering socio-economic development. We look forward to deepening our presence and expanding our offerings through this partnership with G4T. We can leverage our combined expertise and in-depth understanding to benefit the South Sudanese economy.”  

“It is a great honour and privilege for us, and G4T in particular and the entire South Sudan, to sign the Service Partner Agreement with Thuraya, which marks the participation of a cutting-edge technology provider like Yahsat in the growth and development of the nascent South Sudanese telecoms sector. We are unlocking opportunities to fast-track the digital transformation of the whole nation,” stated Nhial Deng Nhial, Managing Director of Gate for Technologies.

The new service agreement will leverage G4T market presence and partnerships with government entities, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), mobile network operators (MNOs), telemedicine, education and oil and gas sectors.