Focus: Middle East

Historic Arabsat-6A Launch is a Success
The Arabsat-6A satellite is on its way to its intended orbit at 30.5 degrees East after its successful launch on SpaceX‘s Falcon Heavy rocket, the Saudi operator confirmed. Built by...
Connectivity
The 15-Year Backstory of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy
As SpaceX sends Arabsat‘s massive 14,000-pound Lockheed Martin-built Arabsat 6A communications satellite to orbit on its massive Falcon Heavy rocket, we reflect on the remarkable 15-year journey this “new” heavy-lift...
Launch
SES Brings HD Channels to Benin
Benin’s government signed a contract with SES to receive 15 new Free-to-Air (FTA) channels from satellite. As part of the agreement, a number of High Definition (HD) channels will be broadcast...
Connectivity
Photo: SES
Mondo Globo Becomes 1st Eutelsat Cirrus Customer
Eutelsat Communications secured Mondo Globo as the first customer for its recently launched Eutelsat Cirrus delivery solution. This offer has been confirmed by the luxury hotel brand Edwardian Hotels London. Telearabia PRO, Mondo...
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LeoSat Helps Skyband Upgrade Data Network
LeoSat Enterprises entered into an agreement with Skyband, a member of the Inteltec Group and a communications provider of satellite and networking solutions in Saudi Arabia. Skyband will use LeoSat to upgrade...
Technology
Rendition of the LeoSat constellation. Photo: LeoSat
Es'hail-2 Enters Commercial Service
Es’hailSat‘s recently launched satellite, Es’hail-2, entered commercial service to serve government, broadcast, and telecommunications sectors in the Middle East and North Africa. The satellite was built by Mitsubishi Electric Company...
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Artist rendition of Es'hail-2. Photo: Es'hailSat
SES-12 Satellite Now Operational
SES’ newest satellite, SES-12, is now ready to serve its video, fixed data, mobility, and government customers across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. The satellite is designed with both wide...
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SES 12 Airbus Defence and Space