[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Thuraya Telecommunications Company (www.thuraya.com), a leading Mobile Satellite Services operator, today announced its partnership with Talia, a top-tier provider of data communications and voice services.

Headquartered in the UK, Talia owns and operates a teleport facility in Germany and offers satellite communication solutions. Talia’s customers across various market sectors, especially oil and gas, will now have access to Thuraya’s portfolio of mobile satellite products and solutions.

“Our partnership with Talia demonstrates Thuraya’s commitment to serving our customers through a network of sector-specific service partners. Talia’s experience with providing end-to-end satellite solutions for oil and gas customers is complementary to ours and will enable us to better serve our customers in this important sector across Thuraya’s satellite footprint. We are well-positioned to offer VSAT backup solutions with our Thuraya IP+ or broadband terminals with flexible rate plans for high or low volume usage,” said Bilal El Hamoui, Vice President of Distribution at Thuraya.

Alan Afrasiab, Chief Executive Officer of Talia said, “Our partnership with Thuraya allows us to extend a complete portfolio of mobile satellite services to our customers. We are pleased to provide our customers with Thuraya’s wide range of innovative products and solutions which includes the IP+, SatSleeve and XT.”