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Arabsat blames Iran over Al Jazeera signal jamming
Wed, 2012-01-11 07:55 - By
According to the regional satellite operator Arabsat, signals from the Qatar-based news channel Al Jazeera were being blocked by Iran. "Al Jazeera is affected...from two different locations in Iran," Arabsat said in a statement. Arabsat, which is based in Saudi Arabia, said it initiated an investigation following a request from Al Jazeera. Al Jazeera in now available on Arabsat on a new frequency, after what the broadcaster described as "continued interference".
Related Story: Al Jazeera announces new Arabsat satellite frequency
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Al Jazeera announces new Arabsat satellite frequency
Mon, 2012-01-09 18:55 - By
Al Jazeera has announced a new frequency on Arabsat after "continued interferences to its satellite transmissions". The network has said it has experiencing transmission disruptions for the past 12 months. "These sustained interferences have been an attempt to disrupt the network's broadcasts across the Middle East and North Africa," said Saeed Bawazir, director of technology at the Al Jazeera Network. Viewers in the Middle East have to tune into Arabsat 11334V to watch the channel's news broadcasting.
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Arabsat launches Al Jazeera's dedicated 'Sports News Channel'
Wed, 2011-11-09 13:06 - By
Announcement, Broadcasting News, Media Business, Media, Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera Sports News Channel, Arabsat
The Arab Satellite Communications Organization, Arabsat, has announced the launch of the new dedicated sports news channel, Al Jazeera Sports News, coinciding with the 15th anniversary of Al Jazeera. The new sports news channel will broadcast hourly news bulletins and 20 sports news programmes, and will cover all major international sports tournaments and events.
The channel will also feature weekly programme presenting news about popular sports like basketball, athletics, tennis and motorsports.
The new channel will cover all the events and the important global Champion leagues in addition to Al Jazeera exclusive Champion leagues, as well as aspecialized news programmes among all different sports, including the economic sports programmes.
Related news:
Oct. 30th, 2011 - Al Jazeera to launch dedicated sports news channel in November
Astrium successfully delivers Arabsat-5C satellite in orbit
Mon, 2011-10-31 07:27 - By
Announcement, Broadcasting News, Media Business, Media, Arabsat, Arabsat-5C, Astrium, Early Orbit Phases (LEOP), Thales Alenia Space
The Arabsat-5C satellite has been handed over to Arabsat by Astrium as part of the in-orbit delivery contract.
Arabsat launches DTH satellite bouquet from Morroco
Sun, 2011-07-10 10:54 - By
Broadcasting News, Media Business, Media, Public interest, Arabsat, broadcast platform, DTH satellite, Europe, Khalid bin Ahmed Balkheyour, Middle-East, Morroco, North Africa, Rabat, radio stations, TV channels
Arabsat has announced the launched of a DTH satellite bouquet of channels from Morrocco on BADR-4. The new package, which comprises eight TV channels and six radio stations, will be available in the Middle-East, North Africa and most of Europe.
Arabsat CEO Eng. Khalid bin Ahmed Balkheyour, revealed that the new bouquet was launched from a digital integrated broadcast platform based in Rabat. Up to the end of this year, further new TV and radio private or governmental broadcasters are expected to join the package.
Tech Mahindra participates in Arab Advisor's 8th Media and Telecom Convergence at panel discussion on social media
Sun, 2011-06-26 07:46 - By
Events, Media Business, Media, 8th Media and Telecom Convergence, Arab Advisors Group, Arabsat, Ericsson, Global Alliance, Google, Krishna Gopal, Microsoft, Motorola, Oracle, Orange, Qualcomm, social media, Tech Mahindra, Umniah, Wi-Tribe Jordan, Yahoo
The adoption of social media is rapidly accelerating among businesses in the Middle East region, strategically placing itself as an integral element to today's marketing mix.
Egypt, Saudi Arabia and UAE host highest number of FTA channels broadcasting in Arab World
Wed, 2011-06-22 07:20 - By
Arab League asks Arabsat to block all TV channels affiliated with Libyan authorities
Tue, 2011-05-17 07:44 - By
Announcement, Broadcasting News, Media Business, Media, AFP, Arab League, Arabsat, France 24, Moamer Kadhafi
According to AFP, The Arab League has asked Arabsat to halt the transmission of the Libyan Jamahiriya channel and all television channels affiliated with the Libyan authorities, in compliance with UN Security Council Resolution 1973. Lawyers have accused regime broadcasters, Al-Jamahiriya and Al-Jamahiriya 2, of inciting hatred and violence by painting rebels as terrorists seeking to split the country in two.
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CABSAT & Satellite MENA 2011 dominates market and closes on resounding success
Sun, 2011-03-13 09:42 - By
Broadcasting News, Media Business, Media, Arabsat, Awad Mousa, CabSat, CABSAT & Satellite MENA exhibition, Khalid Balkheyour, Paddy Roache, Sky Stream, Skyband, Sony, Telespazio, Televes, Thomson Broadcast, Turksat and twofour5
Top players in digital media, broadcast and satellite industries have reported major business during what many of them described as "the best CABSAT ever".
Al Jazeera website blocked and signals jammed in Libya
Sun, 2011-02-20 18:04 - By
Reuters reports that TV signals of Qatar-based news channel Al Jazeera have been jammed on several frequencies and its website blocked in Libya. According to the report, Al Jazeera is now offering broadcasts on alternative frequencies on the Arabsat, Nilesat and Hot Bird satellites.
Launched in Qatar in 1996, Al Jazeera has more than 400 reporters in over 60 countries, according to its website. It says it can reach 220 million households in more than 100 countries.
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