KUWAIT CITY: In a significant development set to redefine internet connectivity across vast regions, Alghanim Industries, one of the Middle East and North Africa’s largest privately-owned conglomerates, has signed a landmark agreement with SpaceX’s Starlink, the world’s most advanced satellite internet provider.
To operationalize this vision, Alghanim Industries is launching Sama X, a new technology venture and authorized global reseller of Starlink services. Sama X will spearhead the distribution and support of Starlink’s satellite internet across the Middle East, North Africa, India, Turkey, Pakistan, and beyond, aiming to bring next-generation connectivity to millions of users.
This strategic partnership appoints Alghanim Industries as an official global channel for Starlink’s cutting-edge low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, a revolutionary internet system designed to deliver high-speed, low-latency connectivity anywhere on the planet. From dense urban centers to remote desert camps and even vessels navigating open seas, this technology promises to eliminate traditional barriers to internet access.
Kutayba Y. Alghanim, Executive Chairman of Alghanim Industries, emphasized the transformative nature of the deal: “Our agreement with Starlink marks more than a milestone for connectivity—it’s a leap toward a borderless digital future where education, innovation, and opportunity know no limits. We are committed to providing internet from space to unlock opportunities on Earth.”
Starlink’s constellation, comprising over 7,000 satellites orbiting much closer to Earth than traditional satellites, delivers fiber-optic-level speeds with minimal latency. This proximity enables real-time internet experiences such as seamless video conferencing, immersive gaming, uninterrupted streaming, and critical business communications from virtually any location worldwide. Since its inception in 2020, Starlink has expanded rapidly, serving over 5 million users in more than 118 countries, outpacing all other satellite providers combined in satellite launches.
The implications of this technology extend across multiple sectors:
- Healthcare: Enabling telemedicine services in rural and underserved clinics.
- Manufacturing: Facilitating real-time data exchange and diagnostics across global supply chains.
- Telecommunications: Providing cost-effective network extensions and reliable backhaul in remote areas.
- Education and Employment: Empowering students and professionals in isolated regions to participate in the digital economy.
- Maritime: Offering high-speed, low-latency connectivity to vessels worldwide, enhancing navigation, operations, and crew welfare.
Sama X, built on Alghanim’s legacy of innovation, is more than a reseller—it is a comprehensive digital transformation partner. It will manage everything from customer onboarding and installation to activation and local support, ensuring seamless integration of Starlink’s technology into diverse markets.
Mahmoud Samara, CEO of Alghanim Industries, highlighted Sama X’s mission: “With Sama X, we’re not just connecting people—we’re enabling a digitally prosperous future. We’re building bridges to education, remote jobs, global markets, and innovation ecosystems. From remote learning and telemedicine to cloud-based businesses, we’re helping create a more connected, inclusive, and empowered world—starting now.”
This alliance between Alghanim Industries and Starlink signals a new era in global connectivity, promising to bridge digital divides and unlock unprecedented opportunities across some of the world’s most challenging environments.