OmanSat Technologies has been granted a Class I license under Royal Decree No. 40/2025 to establish and operate a national satellite communications system. This initiative aims to enhance Oman’s telecommunications infrastructure, particularly by expanding broadband internet access and providing satellite connectivity services, especially in rural and underserved areas.
Es’hailSat, Qatar’s satellite operator, has signed a multi-year, multi-transponder deal with the public broadcaster of Morocco, Société Nationale de Radiodiffusion et de Télévision (SNRT). The agreement includes Direct-to-Home (DTH) services, satellite transponder for Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT), as well as video contribution services at the 25.5° East orbital position, facilitated by the Es’hail-1 satellite. The Es’hailSat satellite footprint strategically encompasses the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, optimizing signal coverage and enabling significant viewership potential for the public broadcaster throughout this expansive area. This enhancement highlights Es’hailSat’s commitment to delivering a diverse range of content to satisfy regional demand.
Jordan has officially launched its satellite-based internet services, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s journey toward full digital transformation and expanded high-speed internet coverage, particularly in underserved and remote areas.
The MBZ-SAT, the region's most advanced observation satellite, was successfully launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in a significant milestone in the UAE's journey towards space exploration and advanced technology leadership.
In a historic achievement, Bahrain’s National Space Science Agency (NSSA) has successfully launched Al Munther, the Kingdom’s first locally designed and built satellite. The satellite was carried into space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the United States, marking a major milestone in Bahrain’s advancement in space technology.
Es’hailSat’s Al Ghuwayriyah (Doha) Teleport has achieved Tier 4 certification under the WTA’s Teleport Certification Program.
Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, has expanded its channel offerings by incorporating three of Roya Media Group’s (RMG) new channels—Roya TV, Roya News, and Roya Kids—into its video distribution lineup at the 26° East orbital position, facilitated by the Es’hail-2 satellite.
Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, is proud to announce that Gulfsat Communications has acquired satellite transponder capacity on the Es’hail-1 satellite, located at the 25.5⁰ east hotspot, to provide VSAT services across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the State of Qatar have agreed to share data from national monitoring stations.
Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, has expanded its channel offerings by incorporating two Yafa Medya TV channels, Tayba and Al Tanasuh TV, into its video distribution lineup at the 26°E orbital position, facilitated by the Es’hail-2 satellite.
