February 21, 2025

Qvest and Arabsat Sign Agreement to Launch Advanced OTT Streaming Platform for Saudi Arabia and Beyond

Qvest, a global leader in media-focused practices, and Arabsat, the leading satellite operator in the MENA region, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at FOMEX 2025 in Riyadh to launch a fast, reliable, and easy-to-use OTT streaming platform. The strategic partnership will enable Arabsat to extend its direct-to-consumer services while providing white-label solutions for broadcasters and content providers.

As the demand for seamless, multi-device content consumption grows, Arabsat is positioning itself as a key player in the digital transformation of media distribution. With Qvest’s expertise in cloud-based media solutions, SaaS, and end-to-end OTT platforms, this partnership aims to transform Arabsat’s digital media ecosystem by integrating a scalable, multi-tenant solution that integrates AI-powered personalization, flexible monetization models and advanced content management.

Additionally, Qvest will provide Arabsat with business and technology consultancy, content partnerships, and strategic guidance to enhance its digital media ecosystem. The collaboration will also facilitate partnerships with local and international content providers to expand Arabsat’s offerings and strengthen its market position.

“This partnership with QVEST furthers ARABSAT’s strategy to transform media distribution. By offering reliable advanced OTT streaming capabilities alongside traditional satellite services, ARABSAT helps broadcasters boost audience reach and engagement in a changing media landscape.” shares Eng Alhamedi Alanezi, President & CEO of ARABSAT.

Ahmad Hadi Al Kayal, Managing Director of Qvest MENA, added: “We are proud to support Arabsat in shaping the future of OTT in the MENA region. Our collaboration will not only provide Arabsat with a cutting-edge streaming infrastructure but also enable business growth through a flexible and highly scalable digital media ecosystem.”

This strategic partnership marks a significant step in modernizing media distribution in the MENA region, empowering broadcasters and content owners to thrive in the evolving digital entertainment landscape.

About Qvest

Qvest is a global leader in media-focused practices and services. Qvest supports companies holistically in their Digital Transformation with innovation, consulting and technology implementation services to achieve future-oriented change. With deep expertise in media, information and communications technology, Qvest supports its customers in transforming their business towards digitalization, cloud and AI. Qvest’s customers include numerous global brands from industries such as media & entertainment, telecommunications, automotive, health & pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, retail, transportation, and logistics, as well as organizations from the public sector. In addition to its headquarters in Germany, the company operates locations across Europe, the USA, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Australia.

www.qvest.com  

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.

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