ITV has agreed a deal to broadcast the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025, marking the first time the tournament will be shown by the UK terrestrial broadcaster. The agreement includes coverage of all three of England’s group stage matches (against Haiti, Venezuela and Egypt), with select fixtures from the knockout stages to be broadcast free-to-air […]
A global audience of millions tuned in to watch the French-trained Daryz claim victory in the 104th edition of the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe on October 5th. The event’s worldwide reach was amplified by coverage across 35 international media outlets, reaffirming the appeal of one of Europe’s most prestigious horse races. Spearheaded by […]
CNN is expanding its footprint in the Middle East through the creation of a new operation in Qatar as part of the news network’s broader strategy to deepen its global and regional content creation capabilities. The presence in Qatar will complement CNN’s existing Middle East programming and newsgathering hubs: the flagship regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi, […]
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) is having a hard time getting some of its member states to observe its regulations. Two problems are paramount: The first is the regulation of so-called ‘space debris’ whether dying satellites or collision avoidance obligations. The second concerns the deliberate jamming of certain TV signals which includes the rules governing […]
Es’hailSat – Qatar Satellite Company, is exhibiting at the 15th edition of Milipol Qatar, the Global Exhibition & Conference for Homeland Security and Safety, one of the leading events on the international defense and security industry calendar. This event serves as an ideal networking platform in the field of global security and a key enabler […]
A record 37 broadcasters will showcase the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe on October 6th live from ParisLongchamp Racecourse, seeing the global audience treble over a three-year period. HBA Media, France Galop’s global horse racing distribution partner, has secured a record number of international broadcasters for the 103rd running of the famous fixture through […]
In a significant move that underscores Qatar’s growing prominence in the space industry, Es’hailSat, the national satellite company, has announced the integration of new DataMiner services into its operations, building on its years-long partnership with Skyline Communications. This strategic expansion aims to empower Es’hailSat to monitor and manage their satellite operations with unparalleled efficiency and […]
Alkass, the Qatari network renowned for its coverage of a wide range of international and domestic sporting events, is set to elevate its production capabilities with the adoption of EVS’ LiveCeption Signature solution for premium live production and replays. The multi-million-dollar agreement, announced today by both parties at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show […]
TrillerTV, the streaming service formerly known as FITE, has announced the exclusive acquisition of broadcasting rights for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 in the UK & Ireland. The deal makes all 51 games available live as part of the TrillerTV+ subscription. The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 features the best talent from the top […]
Denmark’s giant Maersk shipping line’s container ships have selected SpaceX’s Starlink system for broadband connectivity. Qatar Airways has announced that it has also signed up for Starlink. Maersk’s more than 330 own-operated container vessels will have Starlink installed, enabling high-speed internet with speeds of over 200 Mb/s. Maersk says the service is a leap forward […]