Arabsat, the foremost satellite services provider in the Arab region and a global leader in satellite communications, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Arab Red Crescent and Red Cross Organization. This partnership aims to develop flexible and scalable satellite solutions to enhance disaster response capabilities.
Eng. Alhamedi Alanezi, CEO & President of Arabsat, and Dr. Saleh bin Hamad Al-Tuwaijri, Secretary-General of the Arab Red Crescent and Red Cross Organization, signed the MoU. This initiative is part of Arabsat’s ongoing efforts to provide satellite broadcasting services that improve connectivity among communities and contribute to an effective service model for Arab populations. This initiative focuses on facilitating communication and reducing disaster risk.
Key areas of cooperation include enabling satellite connectivity to support rapid disaster response, assisting in disaster management and preparedness, and promptly implementing urgent requirements. Additionally, a dedicated satellite network will also be allocated to ensure stakeholders can respond promptly to disasters. The MoU also entails joint efforts to provide comprehensive solutions of IoT and Earth observation services.
Eng. Alhamedi Alanezi expressed his satisfaction with the partnership, recognizing the Arab Red Crescent and Red Cross Organization as a leading authority in disaster management. He revealed plans for developing a joint mechanism to assist main and backup data centers in disaster recovery efforts. Alanezi highlighted Arabsat’s dedication to leveraging its capabilities and expertise to serve humanity and mitigate disaster risk. He also highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen cooperation with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), leveraging its close relationships with departments and regulatory bodies worldwide. This collaboration aims to develop a business model tailored to the Arab world for effective disaster management and resilient response.
Dr. Saleh Al-Tuwaijri praised Arabsat’s role in reducing disaster risks and its efforts in supporting partnerships, improving communication between relevant authorities, and raising awareness about the seriousness of disasters and their impacts. He highlighted the Arab Red Crescent and Red Cross Organization, which operates in 21 Arab countries under the humanitarian principles of the International Red Crescent and Red Cross Movement, in predicting and responding to natural disasters and mitigating their effects. The organization holds observer status in both the United Nations and the League of Arab States.
Established in 1976 by the 21 member states of the League of Arab States, Arabsat has been a leading institution in satellite communications for over 47 years. Operating from its headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and through two satellite control stations in Riyadh and Tunis, Arabsat continues to meet the growing needs of the Arab world with state-of-the-art satellite technologies and services.
