The UAE's TDRA has approved a 10-year licence for Elon Musk's Starlink to establish and operate satellite communications, enabling broadband internet services across the country.
The license was issued by TDRA
Aug 30, 2026
10:01 am
What's the storyThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) has awarded Elon Musk's Starlink a decade-long license to set up and run a public satellite communications network.
The license was issued by the country's Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA).
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