UAE – Mubasher: Nasdaq-listed Viasat, a global communications company, will open a new office in Dubai's Silicon Oasis district to expand its services in the Middle East.
Launching a new office in Dubai will enable Viasat to promote its relationship with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) to offer local support services to its customers across mobility and enterprise businesses, according to a recent press release.
The company has built its presence in the region, with its recent acquisition of RigNet and partnerships with local satellite operators.
Meanwhile, this step is in line with Viasat’s plans to extend its own satellite capacity to the region once it launches its ViaSat-3 satellite constellation.
The President and CEO of Viasat, Rick Baldridge, said: “UAE, and Dubai in particular, have shown great leadership and progressive interest in driving new and critical space initiatives forward; they represent a hub for space entrepreneurship, innovation, and investment.”
The Deputy Director-General of MBRSC, Salem Al Marri, commented: “Beyond being a space communications leader and satellite system innovator, their commitment to opening a dedicated office here further highlights the city as a center of excellence for the global space community.”
