AXESS Networks, a provider of satellite communications, and ABS, a global satellite operator, have signed an agreement to launch a new network increasing AXESS’ Middle East coverage. The agreement provides AXESS Networks with expanded opportunities for both terrestrial and maritime clients in the region strengthening AXESS’ dual-use strategy for the ABS-2A satellite. This latest development […]
Provenir, a specialist in data and AI-powered risk decisioning software, has announced the appointment of Basil Macklai as the Director of Sales in the Middle East. In his new role, Macklai will play a pivotal role in helping to drive the company’s sales strategy for the region, leading and expanding Provenir’s footprint across the Middle […]
A faulty thruster on Arabsat’s BADR-6 caused a temporary outage to users throughout the Middle East. The problem occurred back on February 6th for a “few hours”, said Arabsat, but its broadcasting clients were shifted to other satellites at BADR-6’s co-located position. BADR-6 is also known as Arabsat 4AR. “The services were all recovered,” stated […]
Following an impressive performance in the previous fiscal year, Etihad Etisalat Company (Mobily) rose to the top as the fastest-growing brand in the Middle East’s telecommunications sector. The brand value of Mobily has increased by about 18% to $1.8 billion, maintaining its leadership among the Middle East’s largest telecommunications and technology companies. Mobily actively supports […]
SES has demonstrated with Emirates-based telco operator, du, the first satellite-enabled 5G backhaul in the Middle East utilising SES’s Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellites. The aim of the live demonstration was to demonstrate how SES’s current O3b constellation could extend 5G coverage to remote locations and support du’s enterprise customers including offshore energy sites with […]
In years past there have been African and Middle East broadcasters who have happily stolen pay-TV’s exclusive coverage of key sporting events. DStv has now issued a clear warning to broadcasters in Africa saying, in essence, ‘hands off our signals’. The most blatant thefts of football signals occurred during the Saudi Arabian beoutQ transmissions of […]
SPI/FilmBox and Emirates-based telco Etisalat have agreed a deal to add two new specialised FilmBox channels to subscribers in the Middle East. FilmBox Action and FilmBox Family ware available immediately on channels 654 and 655, respectively.“We are excited to expand on our agreement with our long-standing partner Etisalat with the launch of two sought-after FilmBox […]
Benya Group, the digital solutions and ICT infrastructure provider in Egypt and the Middle East and Africa region, have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with OneWeb, the low Earth orbit satellite communications company. OneWeb NEOM JV, a joint venture formed by OneWeb and NEOM in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with […]
ITV Studios’ award-winning format Come Dine With Me has been acquired by OSN, an entertainment network in the Arabic region. The popular British reality show that is celebrating its 15-year anniversary this year has already been licensed to more than 40 countries, with over 14000 episodes produced globally. The Arabic version, Yalla Neta’asha, will be […]