Es’hailSat, Qatar Satellite Company, has announced that Mobi Egypt, a provider of VSAT network services, has signed up for satellite capacity on Es’hail-1 satellite located at the 25.5⁰ East location. 7. Under this agreement, Es’hailSat will allocate satellite capacity on Es’hail-1 in the Ku-band for Mobi Egypt, enabling the migration of all its communication networks […]
Eutelsat and du have announced the renewal of their long-standing partnership to deliver broadcasting services across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). du, a telco and digital services provider operates one of the most advanced teleports in the Middle East, delivering an array of communication and media services. The renewed multi-year agreement reinforces du’s […]
beIN Media Group has announced the renewal of its broadcast partnership with the NBA to air games across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The renewal builds on beIN and the NBA’s 17-year collaboration. beIN has held the rights to the NBA in MENA since 2008. The renewed agreement includes regular-season games, NBA Playoffs, […]
Qvest, a global player in media-focused services, is further expanding its operational and delivery capabilities in the MENA region with the appointment of Ghallab Mohamed as Senior Manager Project Delivery and Bids. In his new role, he will contribute significantly to advancing project excellence and deepening customer engagement across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, […]
Egyptian satellite operator Nilesat has reported its Q3 numbers. Revenue fell from $25.16 million a year ago to $24.8 million (€21.3m) in this latest quarter. Net income was $15.9 million compared to $19.1 million a year ago. For the nine months period, sales were $73.4 million compared to $75.9 million a year ago. Nilesat’s Q3 […]
Broadcasters across the Middle East and North Africa are increasingly rethinking their digital strategies, according to research from Omdia. Many are moving away from standalone OTT platforms and exploring partnerships with established streaming services, a trend highlighted by the newly announced partnership between Abu Dhabi Media (ADM) and Starzplay. This deal aligns with the patterns […]
AST SpaceMobile has added Saudi Arabian telco STC Group as its partner for “Space-based Telecom services” over the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) regions. stc (the former Saudi Telecom Company) will pay $175 million (€150.5m) to secure a 10-year distribution contract for AST’s satellite services, starting in Q4 2026. AST signed an MoU with […]
Eutelsat has announced the renewal of its long-standing partnership with MBC Group, the MENA media network. Under this extended agreement, MBC Group will continue to rely on Eutelsat’s 7/8° West video neighbourhood, the region’s leading orbital position, for the distribution of its portfolio of entertainment, news, and cultural channels to millions of households across MENA. […]
Sports entertainment platform DAZN has appointed SMC as its exclusive first reseller in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Under this new partnership, SMC will lead DAZN’s commercial sales efforts across the region, representing the group’s growing portfolio of premium sports rights. DAZN MENA, the regional division of the global streaming platform, continues […]
DAZN MENA has been appointed the official domestic broadcaster for all horse racing events under the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia. The new deal, effective immediately, spans 50 race days across the 2025/26 season. DAZN said the partnership marks a significant step in its expansion strategy within Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region. This […]