{
  "id": 6984026,
  "title": "New tie-up beams satellite benefits to Media City firms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/new-tie-up-beams-satellite-benefits-to-media-city-firms",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times",
    "slug": "gulf-times",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/733128/qatar/new-tie-up-beams-satellite-benefits-to-media-city-firms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Media City Qatar and its satellite operator Es hailSat have introduced an innovative new service designed to provide Media City's licensed businesses with access to top-tier satellite infrastructure. This new offering was revealed during IBC 2026 in Amsterdam, a leading broadcast and media technology conference. Under the agreement, companies registered with Media City Qatar will have preferential access to Es hailSat's full range of satellite and broadcast services, which include direct-to-home distribution, broadcast contribution, broadband and enterprise connectivity, and its highly secure Tier IV, ISO-certified teleport facilities in Qatar. This package is enhanced with added services such as antenna hosting, data centre and co-location support, playout, and media asset management. The service is targeted at television and radio broadcasters, OTT and digital media platforms, production and post-production firms, technology and telecoms businesses, creative and content companies, and startups and scale-ups. Media City Qatar's CEO, Hamad Omar al-Mannai, stated that this collaboration is a key part of expanding the media ecosystem and providing the necessary infrastructure and support for business growth. Es hailSat's CEO and President, Ali al-Kuwari, emphasized that the partnership underscores their dedication to fostering a thriving media industry in Qatar and the broader region. This new arrangement is the first concrete result of the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding between Media City Qatar and Es hailSat, transforming the partnership from an agreement into practical benefits for the licensed companies in the region. The collaboration also aligns with Media City Qatar's broader goal of connecting businesses with the strategic resources they need to establish, operate, and grow in Qatar.",
  "summary": "Media City Qatar and Qatar's satellite operator Es'hailSat have rolled out an exclusive new offering that puts world-class satellite infrastructure within easy reach of Media City Qatar&#039...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}