Es’hailSat distributes Syria’s Al-Ikhbariya TV
May 6, 2025
Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, has expanded its channel offerings by incorporating Syria’s Al-Ikhbariya TV channel into its video distribution lineup at the 26° East orbital position, facilitated by the Es’hail-2 satellite.
The Es’hailSat satellite footprint strategically encompasses the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, optimising signal coverage and enabling significant viewership potential for the public broadcaster’s channel from General Organisation for Radio and Television throughout this expansive area. The scope of the agreement includes satellite contribution and occasional use services on Es’hail-1, distribution on Es’hail-2 and Teleport services from Es’hailSat’s Tier-4 certified Teleport facility in Doha.
The General Organization for Radio and Television (ORTAS) is Syria’s state and public broadcaster, reporting to the Ministry of Information. Founded in 1960, ORTAS operates from Damascus and produces programmes in Arabic, English and French. It manages several television channels, including Al-Ikhbariya Syria, which was launched in December 2010. Al-Ikhbariya Syria focuses on news and current affairs, providing coverage of national and international events. ORTAS also runs multiple radio stations, such as Radio Damascus and Sawt Al-Shabab. The organisation is fully funded by the government and follows an editorial policy aligned with government directives.
“Es’hailSat is delighted to welcome Syria’s Al-Ikhbariya TV channel and bring on board Syria’s public broadcaster to our satellite hotspot.” said Ali Ahmed Al-Kuwari, President and CEO, Es’hailSat. “We believe that the reliability and expertise in providing satellite services by Es’hailSat aligns perfectly with ORTAS vision to serve as the primary state and public broadcaster, providing comprehensive and reliable information to the Syrian public.”
The channel are now part of the Es’hail-2 channels bouquet. Syria’s Al-Ikhbariya channel on Es’hail-2 can be found with with the following details:
Orbital Position : 26°E
Transponder Number : E06
Downlink Frequency : 11,310 MHz
Polarisation : Linear (Vertical)
MODCOD : DVB-S2, 8PSK (MPEG-4)
FEC : 2/3
Symbol Rate : 30000 sym/
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