Al Araby TV launches SD ChannelExclusively on Es’hail 1

Growing number of channels at 25.5⁰ East hotspot covering MENA

Doha, 16th June, 2015 – Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, is proud to announce that Al Araby Television Network has launched today its new SD channel via the Es’hail 1 satellite located at the 25.5⁰ East hotspot neighborhood covering 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, talent, energy and aspirations. 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. The new SD channel is available exclusively on Es’hail 1 at 25.5⁰ East and further adds to the attractive line up of content currently broadcasting via Es’hailSat.
Viewers of orbital slot 26° east can still receive Al Araby TV channel , broadcasting both SD & HD from Es’hail 1 at 25.5⁰ East , without changing their current reception system , just set the frequency (11142) , Symbol Rate (27500), Polarization (H), FEC(3/4)”

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. We are delighted that once again 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.”