[SatNews] Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, has announced that Al Araby Television Network has launched its new SD channel via the Es’hail 1 satellite located at the 25.5 degrees East hotspot neighborhood that covers the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Al Araby Television Network is a new channel based in London, which aims to be a platform for Arab youth. With a mission to enrich the Arab media scene for a better Arab future, the channel offers viewers entertainment, arts and creativity. Broadcasting in Arabic from its headquarters in London, Al Araby Television Network has a broad range of content, varying from news to entertainment.  Viewers of orbital slot 26 degrees East can still receive Al Araby TV channel, broadcasting both SD and HD from Es’hail 1 at 25.5 degrees East, without changing their current reception system, just set the Frequency (11142), Symbol Rate (27500), Polarization (H), FEC (3/4).

Executive Comment

Es’hailSat’s CEO, Ali Ahmed Al Kuwari, said, “In January 2015, Al Araby Television Network chose to launch its first channel on the Es’hail 1 satellite at the leading hotspot for TV content covering the MENA region. Es’hail 1 has been selected by Al Araby for its expansion, further demonstrating the value of our broadcasting independence, quality of service, and our market penetration.”