Israeli Satellite In The Service Of Abu Dhabi

While the United Arab Emirates gulf state of Dubai might not have wanted the Israeli tennis player Shahar Peer to compete in their tennis tournament, their neighbors in Abu Dhabi have gladly invited another Israeli to them.

Indeed, Abu Dhabi, the second largest state in the United Arab Emirates, is expected to sign a deal with the Israeli company Imagesat, which has two Eros satellites, in order to receive satellite services, reported the American magazine, Defense News.

According to the report, Imagesat, which is owned by the Israel Aircraft Industries and private investors, will sign on a new agreement with Abu Dhabi shortly.

Imagesat and Abu Dhabi signed a previous agreement in 2006, which entitled Abu Dhabi to photographs taken by the Eros A satellite. The new agreement will allow Abu Dhabi to obtain access to the more advanced photographs taken by the Eros B. Both the satellites and the cameras were made in Israel.

Israel Aircraft Industries made the satellites. Elbit Op, another prominent Israeli security firm, made the cameras.

David Bedein can be reached at dbedein@israelbehindthenews.com