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Ooredoo continues to strengthen its ability to support uninterrupted business operations with always-on connectivity solutions, including advanced satellite capabilities, amid growing demands for reliability and resilience.Ooredoo is expanding its connectivity ecosystem through advanced satellite connectivity, enabled by its role as an authorised Starlink reseller, allowing enterprises to maintain seamless operations in remote, offshore, and hard-to-reach locations, as well as during unexpected network disruptions.The integration adds an additional layer of resilience to Ooredoo’s comprehensive B2B portfolio, supporting mission-critical operations that require continuous connectivity. By integrating low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite technology into its solutions, Ooredoo enables high-speed, low-latency connectivity that meets the demands of modern enterprises.Hassan Ismail al-Emadi, Chief Business officer at Ooredoo, said: “Continuous connectivity is no longer optional; it is fundamental to how businesses operate, compete, and grow. By integrating advanced satellite technologies into our portfolio, we are reinforcing our role as a trusted partner for business resilience and digital transformation across Qatar.” 

Elon Musk can't buy Ryanair , but ‌any investment would do ‍better than his returns from X, the airline's boss Michael O'Leary said Wednesday, in the ⁠latest round of a public ⁠spat that O'Leary said was helping Ryanair's bookings.A social media war of ‍words has flared in recent days after O'Leary ruled out using Musk's Starlink internet service on Ryanair's fleet of more than 600 jets.The outspoken airline boss called Musk an idiot, while the US billionaire branded O'Leary an "insufferable accountant".Musk then suggested he might buy Europe's largest airline by passenger numbers and "put someone whose actual name is Ryan ‌in charge". He posted a poll on X and asked his followers to vote on the plan. Around three-quarters approved.O'Leary told a press conference that ‍Ryanair would be a ⁠good investment for Musk, ‌but said European Union rules restricting foreign ownership of airlines meant a takeover was out of the question."If he wants to invest in Ryanair, we would think it's a very good investment, certainly a significantly better investment than the financial returns he's earning on X," O'Leary said, taunting Musk over the performance of his social media platform.Addressing what he called Musk's "Twitter tantrum", O'Leary said the publicity was providing a "wonderful boost" for bookings."They're up about 2% or 3% in the last five days, which, given our volumes, is a ​very significant boost," he said.Ryanair's ‌shares have been little moved during the feud, suggesting most investors are not taking Musk's takeover ⁠threat seriously, though he did ‍ask his social media followers before buying X, previously Twitter.O'Leary said he had held talks with Starlink for 12 months as he considered enabling onboard WiFi but the cost was too high for Ryanair. He said he was seeking a provider willing to invest in installation, and that the ​two sides disagreed sharply on how many passengers would pay for access."The Starlink people believe that 90% of our passengers would happily pay for WiFi access. Our experience, sadly tells us we think less than 10% of our passengers would pay for this access," he said.Last week, O'Leary ruled out equipping any Ryanair jets with Starlink, citing the impact of fuel costs from drag caused by the antenna and estimating the ⁠service could cost the airline up to $250mn a year. 

Vodafone Qatar has become the first reseller of Starlink Satellite’s B2B services in Qatar, following a newly formed partnership that expands its advanced satellite connectivity portfolio.Delivering high-speed, low-latency connectivity tailored for businesses in Qatar, Starlink Satellite offers reliable Internet access in the most remote areas, such as oil and gas fields, maritime operations, and desert sites. It ensures uninterrupted connectivity through robust backup systems. With scalable bandwidth options, the solution effectively supports the connectivity needs of enterprises of all sizes, adapting seamlessly to changing demands, and serves as a strategic complement to Vodafone Qatar’s world-class mobile and fixed network capabilities. Powered by Starlink’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, the solution offers speeds up to 500Mbps and latency as low as 20ms, enabling high-performance connectivity even in the most remote locations, bringing these capabilities to Qatar for the first time through a reseller agreement as part of Vodafone Qatar’s ongoing commitment to delivering innovative tools that support business growth and operational resilience. Mohamed Mohsin Alyafei, Enterprise Business Unit director at Vodafone Qatar, said: “We are proud to partner with Starlink and, as the first B2B reseller of its solutions in Qatar, enhance national ICT infrastructure and advance business resilience, supporting Qatar’s digital transformation agenda, and contributing to its National Vision 2030. “Vodafone Qatar remains steadfast in its commitment to ensure consistency of our services, proactive investment in our network, and dedication to delivering the best connectivity experiences to businesses and customers in Qatar.” As Qatar makes significant strides towards an even more digital-led and connected future, Vodafone Qatar propels the nation’s growth by providing robust connectivity solutions that empower individuals and organisations alike. 

The American space-technology company SpaceX conducted a dual-launch operation this week, dispatching two batches of Starlink Internet-satellites aboard two Falcon 9 rockets in the same launch window.In a statement, the company said the first Falcon 9 took off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, carrying 29 satellites into low Earth orbit. The first-stage booster successfully landed on a SpaceX drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean about 8.5 minutes after liftoff.Within the same launch window, a second Falcon 9 launched a further batch of 29 satellites. Its first-stage booster also achieved a successful drone-ship landing, while the upper stage deployed the satellites on schedule.These missions advance the Starlink network, a vast satellite constellation aiming to provide global Internet coverage; currently, thousands of satellites are already in orbit. SpaceX said such launches help maintain the constellation's frequent and rapid replenishment.The company described the flights as part of a "record pace" of Falcon 9 launches this year as it scales up capacity and reduces turnaround time between missions.

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) successfully launched 28 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 at 06:46 GMT, marking the company's 130th mission of the year and the rocket's 126th flight in 2025. About 8.5 minutes after liftoff, the first stage of the Falcon 9 successfully landed on the droneship A Shortfall of Gravitas in the Atlantic Ocean. This was the eighth launch and landing for the booster, designated B1090, which had previously supported several missions, including CRS-33, O3b mPOWER-E, Crew-10, Bandwagon-3, O3b mPOWER-D, and two earlier Starlink missions. The flight, designated Starlink 10-59, expands SpaceX's rapidly growing Starlink constellation, which now includes more than 8,500 satellites designed to provide global broadband internet coverage. In addition to the Falcon 9 missions, SpaceX has also conducted four suborbital test flights of its Starship rocket this year, with a fifth test scheduled for October 13.