Oct 22, 2024

Transforming Agriculture with SpaceTech: Harnessing IoT and AI for Smart Farming

Space technology, once confined to the realm of exploration and communication, is now making a significant impact on industries far below. One such sector that has seen a transformative shift is agriculture. By harnessing the power of satellites, sensors, and artificial intelligence, space-based solutions are revolutionizing how farmers manage their crops, monitor environmental conditions, and ensure sustainable practices.

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May 24, 2023

Will Arab Countries Become the New Space-Tech Powerhouse?

The revolution of the space industry has made access to space affordable and attractive. Emerging countries in particular see space commercialization as a huge opportunity. Launching small satellites can improve their economy, utility systems, infrastructure, scientific research, environment and living standards. Among those emerging space nations are the Arab countries.

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Feb 28, 2023

OQ Technology: Space Technology Startup Sets up in Saudi Arabia!

OQ Technology Secures €13 Million in Funding with Wa’ed Ventures Investment The latest European startup that has identified Saudi Arabia as its next big market, is OQ Technology. Wa’ed Ventures was a key investor in the space-technology startup’s €13 million Series A round, which closed in October 2022.

Read the whole article at https://lucidityinsights.com/spotlights/oq-technology-space-technology-startup-sets-up-in-saudi-arabia?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social

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Jan 3, 2023

Interview of our CEO & Founder Omar Qaise in collaboration with LnT Technology Services about the future of satellites and 5G connectivity

Check out the ebook with the interview:

https://insights.ltts.com/story/satellites-and-5g-connectivity/page/1?workspace=6200efd5d3c47b1c3505b5b1

Omar Qaise:

"There is a perception that satellites are expensive. Whether it is for acquiring new hardware or promoting business communication services, this belief has hindered the growth of satellite services and confined them relatively to just a handful of major firms worldwide.

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Apr 5, 2022

Tiger-3 Launch Coverage and Interview with OQ CEO

Rideshare Mission Transporter-4 of SpaceX (1/4/2022) carrying 5G IoT satellite Tiger-3 from OQ Technology (https://www.oqtec.com/) using Nanoavonic's platform MP42. Watch the interview with OQ Technology CEO Omar Qaise and the launch and satellite separation. OQ technology is the world's first 5G internet-of-things satellite operator providing connectivty in remote and rural areas for enterprises and governments.

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Sep 14, 2021

Newsroom Summary August 2021

Summary of different media outlet coverage of OQ Technology Tiger 2 for August 2021

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Aug 11, 2021

Podcast: The Tech That Conencts US

New Baby, 1st Commercial Satellite Launch, Horror Movies, Backstreet Boys and OQ Technology!

This week's neuco podcast episode 44 is with Omar Qaise 🛰 CEO & CO-Founder of OQ Technology 🌍 .

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Jul 30, 2021

TIGER-2: A JOURNEY TO SPACE

No one wants to launch a satellite that will fail once in space. Building, testing, and launching a satellite is a long and complex process that can take several years to complete. Many challenges must be overcome along the way. So how did OQ Technology assemble, test, and launch its TIGER-2 satellite in only few months?

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May 17, 2021

FROM PARTNERS: SPACEFLIGHT AND TIGER-2 PROFILE

The Challenge

While working in several large satellite communications companies after graduate school in Europe, it became apparent to Omar Qaise that the market for 5G satellite communication networks needed to completely change before mass adoption could become a reality — especially considering more than 75% of Earth’s landmass, oceans, and seas lacks cellular coverage.

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