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Es'hailSat plans to expand, takes part in IBC Exhibition [Peninsula, The (Qatar)](Peninsula, The (Qatar) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) The Es'hailSat team at the annual IBC exhibition in Amsterdam. Amsterdam: Es'hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, is exhibiting at the annual IBC exhibition in Amsterdam, which attracts key players from the dynamic and fast-growing broadcast, digital media and satellite sectors. The company is showcasing Es'hail 1, the first satellite of Qatar, which commenced operations on December 18, 2013, Qatar's National Day. Es'hail 1 is already providing high quality, premium DTH television content from the 25.5/26 degrees East neighbourhood for leading channels such as Al Jazeera and beIN Sports. Ali Al Kuwari, Chief Executive Officer of Es'hailSat, said: "We are delighted to participate once again at IBC. With our first satellite Es'hail 1 currently broadcasting premium content for the Mena, and with future satellites planned, IBC is an important occasion where Es'hailSat can confirm its position as a credible satellite operator for the region. We see this exhibition as a key element in our strategy to attract customers who value broadcasting independence, quality of service and market penetration". After the success of Es'hail 1, the first satellite of Qatar, selected Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) to build the company's second satellite, Es'hail 2. The new high-performance satellite will be positioned at the 26 degrees East hotspot position for TV broadcasting and significantly adds to the company's ability to provide high quality, premium DTH television content across the Middle East and North Africa. Es'hail 2 is expected to launch at the end of 2016. And discussions are already ongoing with customers and stakeholders to define the requirements for a further satellite — Es'hail 3. Es'hailSat was established in 2010 and brings a new dimension to Qatar's diversifying economy with the creation of a world-class satellite operator and centre of excellence in the region. The company's satellite fleet will enable customers to substantially increase their broadcasting capability in HD and Ultra HD and supports Qatar's 2030 vision and commitment to meeting the sophisticated communications infrastructure the country is putting in place to host FIFA's World Cup in 2022. Es'hailSat, through its existing and planned satellites, broadcasts diversified and high quality content with anti-jamming capabilities across the Mena region. Es'hail 1 is currently being used to transmit premium news and sports channel bouquets for Al Jazeera and beIN Sports. And the company was very proud to provide beIN Sports with capacity for high definition broadcasting of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The Peninsula (c) 2014 Dar Al Sharq Press, Printing & Distribution. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info). |