Al Bidaa Satellite Channel now on Es’hail 1

Growing number of channels at 25.5⁰ east hotspot covering MENA

Doha, 18th January, 2015 – Es’hailSat, Qatar Satellite Company, is proud to announce that Al Bidaa Satellite TV is now available via the Es’hail 1 satellite located at the 25.5⁰ east hotspot neighborhood covering the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Al Bidaa is part of the Al Rayaan Arabic Satellite TV channels launched in 2012 to focus on Qatari culture and national identity. With a mission to make the authentic Qatar known to the rest of the world and highlighting typical Qatari aspects, the channel supports Qatar 2030 vision and is seen as a guardian of Qatari culture.

Al Bidaa Satellite TV, currently in soft launch, is available in HD and further adds to the attractive line up of TV content currently broadcasting on Es’hail 1.

Es’hailSat’s CEO, Ali Ahmed Al Kuwari said: “We are delighted that Al Rayaan Media & Marketing has chosen Es’hail 1 satellite. With premium news and sports channels and a growing bouquet of content, we believe that we have the optimum solution for broadcasters and viewers in the MENA region. Choosing Es’hailSat further demonstrates the value of our broadcasting independence, quality of service, and our market penetration.”