ABS appoints Hussein Oteifa as MENA Managing Director

Based in Dubai, Hussein will drive ABS’s regional strategy and partner engagement across the region.
Agility Beyond Space (ABS) has named Hussein Oteifa as its new Managing Director for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. With more than three decades of experience in the satellite, telecommunications, and cloud industries, Oteifa brings a wealth of expertise in sales leadership, business development, and regional expansion.
Throughout his career, Oteifa has spearheaded initiatives across geostationary (GEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO) satellite services, government programmes, and enterprise connectivity solutions. His leadership has been instrumental in driving strategic growth and building long-term partnerships in the MENA region.
Operating out of Dubai, Oteifa will lead ABS’s regional strategy and strengthen its partner engagement efforts. He will report directly to the Chief Commercial Officer, playing a key role in aligning the company’s regional operations with its global vision and supporting sustained growth across the MENA market.

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