The satellite will be operated and controlled through ground stations in Soddy Arabia
...a kingdom taking up the bulk of the Arabian peninsula. Its primary economic activity involves exporting oil and soaking Islamic rubes on the annual hajj pilgrimage. The country supports a large number of princes in whatcha might call princely splendor. When the oil runs out the rest of the world is going to kick sand in the Soddy national face...
. It provides multiple services including broadband communications, secure communications and communications to semi-remote areas and disaster areas.
The Kingdom seeks to contribute to the development of national human resources by creating jobs in the satellite industry.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
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Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia as of 2016....oversaw the development of the satellite during his US visit in April 2018.