There is welcome news for regional and business travellers as Thuraya's mobile satellite phones are now available in Bahrain Duty Free.

"Market research has indicated that demand for Thuraya phones via Bahrain airport is enormous. With massive passenger traffic growing at Bahrain International Airport, we want to ensure our customers can easily purchase our phones," said Thuraya's chief strategy officer Sultan Al Ghafli.

He also said that by expanding Thuraya's current distribution network through airport outlets, the company will be able to grow its handhelds customer base which is already the largest in the mobile satellite services market.

On top of Thuraya's handhelds portfolio is XT which is the world's toughest and lightest satellite handheld phone. The XT is a uniquely smart handheld with the fastest data service and has GPS waypoint navigation. In addition, Thuraya's SO-2510 (satellite only) and SG-2520 (a dual satellite/GSM phone) also will be available at Bahrain Duty Free.