The telecoms sector is at the forefront of growth among many of the world’s developing nations, supporting business, finance and consumers to connect as never before. As new technologies emerge and become more widespread, telecoms firms require a flexible partner with global reach to ensure the safe and effective operation of personnel and assets in frontier and developing markets. Al Thuraya Consultancy works with some of the world’s largest telecommunications and telecoms equipment companies, providing threat advisory, security risk management and on-the-ground protective services to ensure continuity of operations in adverse climates. Recent projects include dedicated journey management solutions to clients operating in Libya in support of a regional connectivity development program.

Rail remains a critical component of many nations’ transportation infrastructure, with new routes across Africa, Asia and the Middle East acting offering greater connectivity for both business and consumer groups. As the sector expands within both new and historic markets, Al Thuraya Consultancy risk consultants and security practitioners provide industry-leading solutions to enable growth to continue unchecked. Integrated consultancy services begin with the project design and investment stage and continue to land development, construction and asset mobilization. Recent projects include the threat and risk evaluation of the extension of a major metro line in the Egypt, providing an in-depth security audit into the preparedness and threat environment for railway assets and passengers.