Arabsat and Es’hailSat agree to cooperate on joint satellite initiatives

Details: John Tanner; Category: Satellite Networks; 30 October 2026; 404 views

Saudi Arabia-based satellite operator Arabsat and satellite services and solutions provider Qatar Satellite Company (a.k.a. Es’hailSat) signed a strategic partnership agreement on Wednesday to expand joint initiatives in broadcasting and satellite communications.

The agreement aims to reinforce the 26° East orbital location as the regional satellite broadcasting hub of choice by increasing the number of channels and enhancing content diversity for the Middle East and North Africa region.

Arabsat and Es’hailSat also agreed to expand cooperation in satellite communications, VSAT services, and connectivity solutions. Both companies will explore advanced technologies to improve service quality, efficiency, and reliability, offering customers more integrated solutions.

The agreement also calls for Arabsat and Es’hailSat to expand cooperation on the Unified Arab Bouquet to strengthen the global reach of Arab content and use international satellite coverage to deliver Arab channels to wider audiences beyond the MENA region.

“This agreement aims to strengthen strategic partnerships and integration with Es’hailSat, contributing to the development of the broadcasting and satellite communications ecosystem in the region,” said Arabsat CEO Dr. Badr N. Alsuwaidan in a statement.

Es’hailSat president and CEO Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari said the agreement “represents an important step toward cross-sector collaboration between Arabsat and Es’hailSat and leveraging the capabilities and expertise of both parties in satellite, connectivity and broadcast services.”