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CABSAT

Quadsat, Arabsat sign MoU

Quadsat, the UAV-based antenna testing and RF measurement solutions provider, and Arabsat, the satellite operator in the MENA region, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at CABSAT to establish a partnership focused on spectrum management and antenna qualification technologies. The partnership will aim to define processes for selecting antenna vendors eligible to access the […]

May 14, 2025

Qvest, AgileTV announce joint solution offering

Qvest, a specialist in media-focused services, and AgileTV, a provider of television solutions, are announcing a new strategic partnership at CABSAT 2025. Together, the two companies will deliver a fully managed, modular, and scalable TV-as-a-Service (TVaaS) solution offering tailored to the needs of platform operators in the MENA region, including internet service providers and regional […]

May 14, 2025

Forecast: SVoD to drive MENA streaming market past $1.5bn in 2025

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) streaming video market is projected to reach $1.5 billion (€1.35bn) by the end of 2025, with SVoD subscriptions crossing 27 million, according insights presented by Maria Rua Aguete, Head of Media and Entertainment at Omdia, during her keynote address at the Comcast Technology Summit in Dubai, held in […]

May 13, 2025

Abu Dhabi clamps down on satellite TV users

CABSAT Dubai is now in flow with the event focused on satellites – whether for TV, for Earth observation or other uses. However, the Dubai Emirate is different from its neighbours in the Emirates capital city Abu Dhabi, which is not so keen on unsightly satellite dishes. Last week saw Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities […]

May 13, 2025

CABSAT 2024 concludes with several new announcements, partnerships, MoUs

The 30th edition of CABSAT, the flagship conference for the broadcast, satellite, content creation, production, distribution, and entertainment industries, drew to a successful conclusion on May 23rd, organised by the Dubai World Trade Centre with record-breaking turnout. The third day of the conference, which welcomed over 18,000 visitors, featured announcements of collaborations, and Memorandums of […]

May 23, 2024

Forsway to demo Xtend FRM Multicast satellite solution at Cabsat

Forsway, a provider of innovative, cost-efficient solutions and equipment for enabling satellite broadband connectivity in underserved regions, today announced it will feature demonstrations of its Forsway Xtend Multicast FRM (Forsway Reliable Multicast) solution at Cabsat 2023, Dubai.  Network agnostic, Forsway Xtend Multicast FRM can be run over virtually any IP network, including networks experiencing long […]

May 10, 2023

Connect with ViaLite Communications at CABSAT 2023

The 2023 CABSAT event is just around the corner, where over 14,000 visitors from 120 countries will explore innovative solutions and valuable advice from global leaders and 340 expert exhibitors in order to gain a competitive edge. Leading the way in RF over fibre technology, ViaLite Communications will be showcasing the high reliability and performance […]

April 19, 2023

CABSAT 2023 on track to reveal the next frontier of content

CABSAT 2023, the flagship event for broadcast, satellite, content creation, production, distribution, and digital media and entertainment industries is set to attract more than 14,000 visitors, 340 exhibitors, and 120 speakers, and have over 120 countries represented when it is held from May 16th to 18th, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. With the Middle […]

March 7, 2023

Data: HD channels in Arab world “continuously growing”

Hasan R Hasan, chairman of the Arab HDTV & Beyond Group, at a meeting of the organisation at the Dubai CabSat show, told delegates that while Ultra-HD has been slow to take off, there had been continuous growth in broadcasters now transmitting HD signals. “HD TV in the Arab world is continuously growing, especially for […]

May 23, 2022By Chris Forrester

OSN relaunches with revamped line-up

Dubai-based OSN used the CabSat show in Dubai to relaunch its branded bundle of pay-TV channels. OSN says the relaunch includes refreshed on-screen branding and 18 exclusive curated channels with 9 new or revamped channels. In its statement, OSN says: [The new look] is designed to deliver a distinct and world-class scheduled TV experience, OSN […]

May 19, 2022By Chris Forrester