Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: OneWeb, the low Earth orbit satellite connectivity company, today announced that OneWeb NEOM J.V., a joint venture formed by OneWeb and NEOM in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has been accepted as an Observer Member of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO). The DCO was founded in November 2020 to enable digital prosperity for all by accelerating the inclusive growth of the digital economy and now includes 13 Member States representing a population of over 600 million.

Membership of the DCO, will enable OneWeb to gain and give insights into the initiatives the DCO is undertaking across the member nations including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Morocco and Pakistan, and the broader digital world to accelerate the growth of the digital economy across the DCO member populations.  

This latest milestone for OneWeb in the MENA region reflects the accelerating demand for connectivity across the region and OneWeb’s vision and capabilities to support digital transformation through strong collaboration with local infrastructure and service providers. OneWeb remains on track to activate its coverage solutions in the region, and elsewhere around the world, in 2023.

Laith Hamad, CEO of OneWeb NEOM JV, said: “OneWeb has a shared vision with the DCO and its esteemed leadership to provide sustainable and inclusive connectivity for those hardest to reach. Through membership of the DCO, OneWeb will work with Member States and other partners to leverage our low Earth orbit constellation to help bridge the digital divide across the DCO Member States. This agreement is another example of OneWeb’s collaborative approach to ensure even the remotest communities, individuals and economies can realise their full potential.”

Deemah AlYahya, Secretary-General of the DCO, said: “We are pleased to welcome OneWeb as an Observer Partner for the Digital Cooperation Organization. ‘Bridging the Gap’ report, published by the DCO, found that the lack of reliable and effective internet connectivity is one of the biggest challenges facing communities and businesses around the world. Without connectivity, it is almost impossible for nations to create and leverage inclusive digital economies that benefit all. Low earth orbit constellations can deliver high-performance satellite connectivity services across underserviced areas and will play an important role in overcoming the connectivity gap. We look forward to sharing OneWeb’s experience and knowledge in our efforts to enable digital prosperity for all.”

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About OneWeb

OneWeb is a global communications network powered from space, headquartered in London, enabling connectivity for governments, businesses, and communities. It is implementing a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites with a network of global gateway stations and a range of user terminals to provide an affordable, fast, high-bandwidth and low-latency communications service, connected to the IoT future and a pathway to 5G for everyone, everywhere. Find out more at http://www.oneweb.world

About OneWeb NEOM J.V.

The OneWeb NEOM JV was formed in October 2021 to bring high-speed satellite connectivity to NEOM, Saudi Arabia, the wider Middle East and neighbouring countries. 

Find out more at http://www.oneweb.net

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