In the aerospace context, Thuraya is the name of a mobile satellite communication company that provides voice and data services to a wide range of customers, including individuals, businesses, governments, and NGOs. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Thuraya operates a fleet of geostationary satellites that provide coverage to a wide area, including Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and parts of Asia and Australia. The company's services are designed to be used in areas where terrestrial communication networks are unavailable or unreliable, and they are often used by people working in remote or isolated locations, such as offshore oil rigs, disaster response teams, and humanitarian organizations.
Thuraya offers a range of products and services, including voice, data, and messaging services, as well as satellite phones and other satellite communication devices. The company's services are available to users via a variety of plans and packages, and they can be accessed using Thuraya's network of authorized service providers and distributors.