Yahsat, a publicly owned company headquartered in the UAE, was founded in 2007 and employs approximately 440 individuals. It reported $425.0M in revenue as of 2024. The company operates as a provider of enterprise connectivity services, functioning as a fixed and mobile satellite services operator. Yahsat offers integrated satellite communications solutions to clients across more than 150 countries, spanning Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South America, Asia, and Australasia.
The United Arab Emirates made significant strides in its space program during 2025, expanding its orbital infrastructure and strengthening international partnerships to enhance communications, Earth observation, and scientific research capabilities, according to a December 29, 2025 report from state news agency WAM. Previously, on December 20, 2025, reports indicated a Sharjah-built miniature satellite, aimed at boosting the emirate's disaster and emergency response work, was in its final testing phase before a planned 2026 launch. This followed Mira Aerospace, the High Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS) subsidiary of UAE-based Space42, successfully completing the first public test flight of its solar-powered HAPS model ApusNeo18 in the UAE, an achievement announced on November 17, 2025, at Dubai Airshow 2025.
Yahsat's customers primarily consist of technology, Information and Internet, defense and Space Manufacturing and enterprise connectivity services companies. Examples of Yahsat's customers include Eutelsat, e& and Edge. Yahsat has commercial and technical partners like Eutelsat and Thuraya Telecommunications Company.