Under this agreement, Master Systems will now have access to Thuraya's portfolio of innovative maritime broadband terminals. The agreement further allows Master Systems to sell Thuraya's products and services to their end-user customer base. The expanded portfolio will offer Master Systems' customers an even broader range of solutions to meet their communication requirements, particularly for the maritime sector.

Bilal El Hamoui, Chief Commercial Officer at Thuraya, said: "Thuraya Marine Comms provides essential communications for the maritime market, through an unrivalled portfolio of products and services to deliver crucial broadband solutions. We are pleased to be working with an experienced leader in the Marine Industry like Master Systems, with strong roots in the Middle East and Far East. Their background in maritime and Thuraya's line-up of high quality and reliable MSS products, flexible solutions and robust network coverage across Europe, the Middle East and Asia are extremely complementary."

"This partnership will enhance our communication portfolio and offerings to our customers across the Middle East and the Far East" said Mr Roy Jacob Chairman and Managing Director of Master Systems. "We believe that this partnership will help our clients in benefitting from a reliable and cost effective service provided by Thuraya Marine Comms."

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