# ST Engineering iDirect and MBSat Partner to Build Next-Generation Sovereign Connectivity Services Across Oman and the Middle East

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- Published: 2026-10-25T12:00:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

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_Intuition ground system selected to support MBSat’s planned 2027 service launch,
enabling accelerated deployment, dynamic resource management and scalable service
growth_

HERNDON, Va., Oct. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ST Engineering iDirect today announced
a strategic partnership with Mohammed Al Barwani Satellite Company (MBSat), part
of Mohammed Al Barwani Group, to provide the ground system technology foundation
for MBSat’s next-generation satellite gateway and network operations across Oman
and the wider Middle East region. Intuition will provide a flexible, software-defined
foundation to support sovereign connectivity services, enabling efficient service
deployment, dynamic resource management and scalable network operations.

Intuition will deliver a turnkey ground segment solution that accelerates deployment,
simplifies operations and gives MBSat the flexibility to scale services as demand
grows. The software-defined platform enables dynamic resource management, service
automation and seamless integration with existing and future operational systems.
The solution also includes Ka-band gateway infrastructure, service provisioning 
and management capabilities, open API integration frameworks, training and full-
lifecycle support. Together, these capabilities will help MBSat launch and operate
services efficiently while adapting to evolving market requirements.

The network will leverage capacity from MB Sat-1, a sovereign MicroGEO satellite,
with planned service launch in 2027, to support flexible, scalable connectivity 
services across the region.

The partnership reflects growing investment in sovereign communications infrastructure
across the Middle East as operators seek greater control over service delivery, 
network expansion and long-term technology evolution.

"This partnership represents an important milestone in our efforts to build an advanced
satellite communications platform in Oman and the region," said Ammar Al Rawahi,
General Manager, MBSat. "Through our collaboration with ST Engineering iDirect, 
we are establishing the technical infrastructure required to launch services efficiently,
respond to evolving customer needs and expand into new markets, supporting the sustainable
long-term growth of our business."

"We are providing MBSat with a flexible, software-defined ground platform that integrates
with its existing operational environment," said Sridhar Kuppanna, Chief Executive
Officer, ST Engineering iDirect. "This enables more efficient service deployment
and operations today, with the flexibility to scale, introduce new capabilities 
and evolve as requirements change."

**About ST Engineering iDirect**

ST Engineering iDirect, a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is a global leader in satellite
communications, providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to 
expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their networks.
Through its portfolio of ground infrastructure, intelligent networking and advanced
satellite communications solutions, the company supports operators, service providers,
governments and enterprises worldwide.

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