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Al Taghier TV channel joins Es’hailSat’s video hotspot on Es’hail-2 Satellite

Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, has expanded its channel offerings by incorporating Al Taghier 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 […]

December 23, 2025

BBC Studios, CosmoBlue Media sign MENAT entertainment pact

BBC Studios and CosmoBlue Media have announced a strategic partnership designed to expand their footprint across the Middle East and North Africa region and Turkey (MENAT). This multifaceted collaboration will see the launch of a new general entertainment channel in the region, the integration of BBC Player into CosmoGO, and co-distribution initiatives for BBC Studios’ […]

December 18, 2025

Eutelsat renews beIN Media deal

Eutelsat has announced the renewal of its strategic partnership with beIN Media Group, the sports, entertainment and media group, for the continued distribution of its DTH services across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Under the new five-year agreement, beIN secures satellite capacity on the Eutelsat 7 West A and Eutelsat 8 West B […]

December 8, 2025

Mobi Egypt signs up for Es’hailSat capacity for VSAT Connectivity across MENA

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 […]

November 25, 2025

Eutelsat, du renew collaboration

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 […]

November 21, 2025

beIN extends NBA deal across MENA

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, […]

November 20, 2025

Mohamed joins Qvest MENA team

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, […]

November 20, 2025

Nilesat revenues fall, but profits rise

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 […]

November 13, 2025By Chris Forrester

ADM, Starzplay deal highlights growing broadcaster collaboration in MENA

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 […]

November 4, 2025

AST SpaceMobile wins Saudi partner for MENA

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 […]

October 30, 2025By Chris Forrester