Rotana’s Nine High
Definition Channels now on Es’hail-2 Satellite
14th December 2023
Es’hailSat announced that
nine High Definition television channels from
Rotana Group are now available on Es’hail-2
satellite located at the 26⁰ East hotspot
covering Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
region. This is part of a multi-channel,
multi-year deal between Rotana and Es’hailSat
which adds to the premium television channel
video neighborhood that has seen multiple
channels added over the course of the year.
Rotana is an unrivaled
leader in entertainment with an extensive
repertoire encompassing free-to-air TV channels,
radio stations, a distinguished music label, an
unparalleled movie library, a regional
advertising and media agency, and a digital and
social media dominance. Rotana’s TV channels
offer a mesmerizing blend of the latest Egyptian
and Arabic movie premieres, timeless classics,
and contemporary masterpieces, captivating
audiences across the Arab world. With the
region's largest movie library, Rotana caters to
diverse tastes, providing an unmatched viewing
experience for all.
Es’hailSat provides
satellite, broadcast, teleport and managed
services from Doha, Qatar and brings to this
relationship more than 12 years of experience in
catering to broadcasters, telecommunication
companies, enterprises, mobility applications
and governments across the Middle East and North
Africa. Es’hailSat’s infrastructure including
two satellites at 25.5/26 East together with our
50,000 sqm teleport facility provides reliable
and robust connectivity services.
Dr. Walid Arab Hashem, CEO
and Vice Chairman of Rotana Group,
enthusiastically endorsed the new collaboration,
expressing high hopes for its success and
confirming plans for further joint ventures.
This sentiment was echoed by Dr. Nasser Refaat,
CTO of Rotana, who highlighted: “We believe that
the collaboration's significance as a launchpad
for innovative content and technical offerings
to be introduced to the market.”
“Es’hailSat is delighted to
welcome Rotana Group’s channels and bring on
board the region’s premier broadcaster to our
satellite hotspot.” said Mr. Ali Ahmed
Al-Kuwari, President and CEO, Es’hailSat. “We
believe that the diverse range of programming
and depth of the channel bouquet offered by us
at Es’hailSat aligns perfectly with Rotana
Group’s channels to provide quality content
across the region.”
The channels are now part
of the Es’hail-2 channels bouquet which further
adds to the attractive line up of premium
content currently broadcasting via Es’hail-2
satellite. You can tune in to
Rotana’s channels on Es’hail-2 with the
following details:
Orbital Position
: 26°E
Satellite
: Es’hail-2
Transponder Number
: E07
Downlink Frequency
: 11,350 MHz
Polarization
: Linear (Horizontal)
MODCOD
: DVB-S2, 8PSK (MPEG-4)
FEC
: 3/4