October 24, 2023

Arabsat Launches Kuwaiti Channel-1 and Al-Qurain Channel across the Americas

The launches showcase Arabsat’s commitment to reaching diverse audiences across the globe.

Riyadh, 24 October 2023: Arab Satellite Communications Organization (Arabsat), the leading satellite services provider in the Arab world, has launched Kuwaiti Channel-1 and Al-Qurain channel in the Americas.

The channels were introduced to the North American continent via HD broadcasting on the Galaxy 19 satellite, located at orbital position 97 West, utilizing a frequency of 12146 MHz with vertical polarization. In South America, Arabsat initiated the channels through the Hispasat-6 satellite, positioned at orbital location 30 West, employing HD broadcasting on the frequency 12132 MHz with horizontal polarization.

Commenting on the launches, Eng. Alhamedi Alanezi, President and CEO of Arabsat, said: “Arabsat’s latest launches demonstrate our dedication to global service. The launches have reinforced our role as a driving force of innovation, leveraging technology to drive the future of broadcasting solutions.” The launches will expand Arabsat’s reach across the Americas, complementing its current service offering of 650 TV channels, 245 radio channels and a range of HD channels delivered across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Arabsat’s fleet includes eight satellites strategically positioned across five orbital slots.

About Arabsat:

Established in 1976, Arabsat is an initiative launched by 21 Arab countries and is wholly owned by the Arab League. It is considered the first provider of satellite services in the Arab world and enjoys an advanced position among satellite operators globally.

Thanks to a fleet of 8 satellites, equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, Arabsat is adept at providing a full spectrum TV and radio broadcast, telecommunications, broadband, advanced data transmission network solutions, and a range of satellite ecosystem services as well as multi-channel communications services, in addition to Internet services for government and commercial entities around the MENA region.

Arabsat provides satellite and Internet broadcast services for more than 260 encrypted television networks and HD channels. It provides its services through advanced technologies, ensuring the highest quality to over 650 TV channels and more than 245 radio stations, reaching tens of millions of households in more than 100 countries in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Central Asia. These channels and stations are followed by more than 300 million viewers in 21 Arab countries.

Arabsat seeks to empower itself as the world’s best satellite operator. To do so, it follows an approach based on passion, stimulating innovation, and developing partnerships with the most prestigious satellite companies worldwide. This approach enabled Arabsat to acquire Hellasat, the most prominent satellite company in Southeastern Europe. In addition, Arabsat signed agreements with value-added services integration and advanced technology companies, which paved the way to launch Badr-8, the latest seventh generation satellite in its fleet. Furthermore, Arabsat aspires to launch more satellites equipped with optical communications technologies, which represent a real addition to the Arab satellite communications ecosystem.

For more information, please contact the Public Relations team.
Email: publicrelations@arabsat.com

Alternatively, visit the Arabsat website online:
https://www.arabsat.com/ar

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