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Eutelsat and Qatar Media Corporation extend partnership for DTH broadcasting across MENA

26 October 2026

Eutelsat has renewed its longstanding partnership with Qatar Media Corporation (QMC), Qatar’s national public broadcasting organisation, for a new multi-year agreement for the distribution of its television services across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) via the EUTELSAT 7 West A satellite.

Under the agreement, Qatar Media Corporation will continue to use Eutelsat’s satellite capacity and uplink services at the 7/8° West orbital position to deliver its national television bouquet to audiences throughout the region. The agreement follows the launch of QMC’s QBC Business Channel in 4K/UHD on Eutelsat’s 7/8° West video neighbourhood in May 2026.

Reaching 70 million homes, 7/8° West is the leading orbital position for satellite television across MENA, bringing together major public and private broadcasters and an extensive portfolio of Arabic and international content.

Hamad Elbordini, Sales Director MENA at Eutelsat, commented: “The extension of our longstanding partnership with Qatar Media Corporation is a strong demonstration of the continued trust placed in Eutelsat’s broadcast infrastructure and services. As Qatar’s national broadcaster, QMC plays an important role in the region’s media landscape, and we are pleased to continue supporting the reliable distribution of its content to audiences across MENA through our leading 7/8° West video neighbourhood.” 

Saoud Al Maadeed, Deputy Director for Qatar Television at Qatar Media Corporation, added: “Our longstanding collaboration with Eutelsat has provided Qatar Media Corporation with the reach and reliability required to deliver our television services to audiences throughout the region. This new agreement ensures the continuity of our satellite distribution and reflects our shared commitment to providing viewers with high-quality and accessible content across MENA.”