Es’hail 1 Ku-band footprint. Photo: Es’hailSat

[Via Satellite 01-26-2015] Al Araby Television Network has selected the Es’hail 1 satellite owned by Qatari satellite operator Es’hailSat to broadcast its channel exclusively in HD. The broadcaster is transmitting content over the satellite as of Jan. 25 from London, U.K. to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) from the 25.5 degrees East hotspot. The new channel focuses on Arab youth, with a focus on entertainment, arts and creativity.

“Having the Al Araby Television channel included in the Es’hailSat broadcast packages will help to spread the channels popularity to a wide audience in the Arab region and in particular the Gulf. It is an important strategic factor for the launch of the Al Araby television Channel,” said Eslam Lotfi chief executive of Al Araby TV.