Oman Advances Sovereign Space Capabilities with Launch of OmanSat-1 Project

Oman has partnered with Airbus to design and launch its first national communications satellite, OmanSat-1, with Space Communications Technologies serving as the national operator. The Ka-band high-throughput satellite will deliver over 120 Gbps capacity and wide regional coverage, strengthening Oman’s sovereign digital infrastructure. Full operations are slated for 2029, supporting Oman Vision 2040’s goals for a knowledge-driven economy.

Read More

Pakistan’s IT and Telecom Sectors Show Strong Growth in FY 2024-25, Economic Survey Reveals

Pakistan’s Economic Survey 2024-25 reports strong growth in IT exports ($2.825B) and telecom revenues (Rs803B). Broadband and telecom subscriptions also surged. For FY 2025-26, ambitious trade targets aim to increase exports ($44.9B) and imports ($79.2B), while keeping the current account deficit low at 0.5% of GDP. Workers’ remittances are expected to remain a key economic pillar at $39.4B. The federal budget is set at Rs17.6 trillion with significant tax collection goals.

Read More