WAM Abu Dhabi, April 16th, 2012 (WAM) -- Thuraya, will be a key participant at the premier US space policy and program forum, the 28th National Space Symposium.

A delegation led by Thuraya's Chief Executive Officer, Samer Halawi will be representing the Company that has market leadership in mobile satellite handhelds, with a 60 percent market share within its coverage area that spans Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia and Australia.

At the event that will be attracting over 9,000 attendees, Thuraya's CEO will be speaking on a panel on Wednesday entitled: �Satellite Operators and Manufacturers-Part 2' where he will be relaying Thuraya's perspective on the Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) industry.

"As a leading international brand that has left its mark in the MSS arena, Thuraya is pleased to be among the attendees at the 28th National Space Symposium where all space-related industry specialists and decision-makers convene. We look forward to sharing ideas at this progressive event and shaping the future of the MSS industry," said Thuraya's Chief Executive Officer, Samer Halawi.

The 28th National Space Symposium is an annual event that is being held this year from April 16th to 19th in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. It brings together space leaders from around the world to discuss the future of space.

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