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Eutelsat and du renew collaboration to drive broadcast excellence across MENA region
- Continued partnership ensuring high-quality broadcasting across the Middle East and North Africa
- Reinforcing du’s role as a key partner for Eutelsat in the region
- Confirming 7/8° West as the region’s prime orbital position for premium TV distribution
Paris, 20 November 2025 – Eutelsat (ISIN: FR0010221234 – Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL), and du, (Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company) announced the renewal of their long-standing partnership to deliver high-quality broadcasting services across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). du, a leading telecom and digital services provider operates one of the most advanced teleports in the Middle East, delivering a wide array of communication and media services that empower broadcasters, enterprises, and government entities.
The renewed multi-year agreement reinforces du’s position as a strategic partner of Eutelsat in the region, supporting a wide range of premium television channels that reach millions of viewers via the 7/8° West video neighbourhood, the leading orbital position for broadcasting in MENA. Reaching 95% of satellite homes across the region, with the largest exclusive reach, 7/8° West is the preferred choice for audiences thanks to its unparallelled content line-up.
Building on a solid foundation of collaboration, the partnership combines du’s state-of-the-art teleport and broadcast infrastructure with Eutelsat’s satellite capabilities, ensuring reliable signal delivery and operational excellence for broadcasters and media customers. This renewal underscores the shared commitment of Eutelsat and du to enable high-quality media distribution, driving innovation across the regional broadcast industry. Together, the two companies continue to shape the region’s broadcast landscape with innovation, performance and reach.
Raymond E. Rahme, RVP for MENA Sales, Eutelsat’s Video Business Unit said, “Our continued partnership with du reflects the strength of our collaboration and the strategic importance of the 7/8° West position as MENA’s premier broadcast hub. du’s world-class teleport and operational expertise perfectly complement Eutelsat’s satellite infrastructure, ensuring audiences across the region enjoy seamless access to premium content.”
“Our partnership with Eutelsat has been instrumental in delivering high-quality broadcast services across MENA. By extending this collaboration, we reaffirm our shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and supporting our customers with world-class satellite solutions. Combining du’s teleport infrastructure with Eutelsat’s satellite coverage allows us to deliver seamless, premium broadcasting to millions of viewers”, mentioned Karim Benkirane, Chief Commercial Officer at du.
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Eutelsat is a global leader in satellite communications, delivering connectivity and broadcast services worldwide. Eutelsat was formed through the combination of the Company and OneWeb in 2023, becoming the first fully integrated GEO-LEO satellite operator with a fleet of 34 Geostationary (GEO) satellites and a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation of more than 600 satellites. Eutelsat addresses the needs of customers in four key verticals of Video, where it distributes around 6,400 television channels, and the high-growth connectivity markets of Mobile Connectivity, Fixed Connectivity, and Government Services. Eutelsat's unique suite of in-orbit assets and ground infrastructure enables it to deliver integrated solutions to meet the needs of global customers. The Company is headquartered in Paris and Eutelsat employs more than 1,600 people across more than 75 countries. Eutelsat is committed to delivering safe, resilient, and environmentally sustainable connectivity to help bridge the digital divide. The Company is listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ticker: ETL) and the London Stock Exchange (ticker: ETL).
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