Inmarsat wins achievement award for MENA work

Inmarsat has won top honours at an industry forum for its contribution to the development of the satellite communications sector in the Middle East region.
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It was presented with the Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Achievement Award at the 10th Arab Telecommunications and Internet Forum (ATIF), held at the Habtoor Grand Hotel in Beirut.

“We are pleased to receive such outstanding recognition,” said Helene Bazzi (pictured), Inmarsat senior area manager, Middle East, Africa, Central Asia, and Russia, who received the award on the company’s behalf.
 
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“Inmarsat remains committed to further develop and lead the mobile satellite communications industry in the region, by offering premium IP-based services running on the most reliable satellite communications network in the world.”
 
Now in its 10th year, ATIF 2011, under the theme “Towards new business models”, discussed new business models in the telecom sector and the main challenges facing major players looking to launch new services and to execute successful expansion in developing markets.