Arabsat

Arabsat

http://www.arabsat.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/arabsat/

Arabsat, a privately owned company headquartered in Saudi Arabia, operates as a tier 2 media tech buyer. Founded in 1976, the company focuses on enterprise cloud as its main product. It reported $190.0M in revenue as of 2025 and employs approximately 270 individuals. Functioning as a satellite operator and a satellite services provider, Arabsat primarily serves the Arab world.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1976

Headcount

268

Headquarters

Saudi Arabia

Primary Segment

Connectivity and distribution services

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On October 7, 2026, Arabsat affirmed its agreement with China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) for the manufacturing of the Arabsat-50 satellite, an announcement made as the organization marked its 50th anniversary. Previously, on October 6, the Arab Satellite Communications Organization formalized the agreement with CGWIC to build the new Arabsat-50 satellite, which will support television broadcasting services and provide additional capacity and backup options across its network. The formal signing on September 28 also coincided with Arabsat's 50th anniversary, aiming to strengthen the sustainability and continuity of its satellite broadcasting services and future operational capabilities. This followed Arabsat's initial unveiling of plans on September 25, during its 50th Anniversary celebration in Tunisia, held alongside the 26th Arab Radio and Television Festival. At that event, Arabsat announced the agreement with CGWIC to build the ARABSAT-50 satellite, describing it as a high-power Ku-band satellite based on CGWIC’s DFH-3E platform, designed to support direct-to-home (DTH) television broadcasting services in the Middle East at the 26° East orbital position.

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Arabsat offers 3 products in the media tech, connectivity and cloud and enterprise tech industries. Arabsat's product portfolio comprises of enterprise and telecoms software, enterprise connectivity services, enterprise cloud and connectivity and distribution services.

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Arabsat's revenues were less than $250M in 2025. Caretta Research has split Arabsat's revenue into 4 different product categories, the largest of which is enterprise cloud storage. For full access to Arabsat's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Oct

13th

2026

13:27

New Offerings, New Offerings, Tenders and Contracts

Band Satellite To Strengthen DTH Services At 26° East

Arabsat has contracted China Great Wall Industry Corporation to build Arabsat-50, a high-power Ku-band communications satellite designed to support direct-to-home television services at the operator’s key 26° East orbital position. The satellite will be based on China’s DFH-3E platform and is planned for launch aboard a Long March 3B rocket from Xichang.

SpaceWatch Africa

Oct

12th

2026

15:50

Regional fleet operators ABS, Hellas Sat, Arabsat: The new geopolitical environment highlights GEO advantages over LEO

LA PLATA, Maryland — Governments’ increased demand that sovereignty be a central feature of satellite connectivity playing to the advantage of GEO-orbit fleet operators that can offer full control of a satellite if a government demands it, regional operators ABS, Hellas Sat and Arabsat said.

Space Intel Report

Oct

7th

2026

10:24

New Offerings, B2B Tag, New Offerings, Tenders and Contracts, Product Updates

Arabsat-50 Satellite - Deal Signed

The Arabsat-50 satellite will be manufactured under a new agreement signed between ARABSAT and China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC). The announcement coincides with the organization’s 50th anniversary, marking five decades of operations in regional satellite services.

Oct

6th

2026

03:25

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag, Partnerships

Arabsat taps CGWIC to build Arabsat

The Arab Satellite Communications Organization (Arabsat) has signed an agreement with China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) to manufacture a new satellite. As the operator marks its 50th anniversary, the new satellite, Arabsat-50, will support Arabsat’s television broadcasting services and provide additional capacity and backup options across its network.

Sep

28th

2026

06:30

New Offerings, B2B Tag, Tenders and Contracts, New Offerings

Arabsat Signs Agreement With China’s CGWIC to Manufacture Arabsat

The Arab Satellite Communications Organization (Arabsat) has signed an agreement with China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) to manufacture its new “Arabsat-50” satellite as the organisation marks its 50th anniversary. The new satellite is intended to strengthen the sustainability and continuity of Arabsat’s satellite broadcasting services while supporting its operational capabilities in the years ahead.

TechAfrica News

Sep

25th

2026

06:30

Procurement and Sales, B2B Tag, Tenders and Contracts

Arabsat signs deal with China’s CGWIC to build ARABSAT-50 satellite

Saudi Arabia-based satellite operator Arabsat announced on Thursday it has signed an agreement with China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) to manufacture a new satellite, ARABSAT-50. Based on CGWIC’s DFH-3E platform, ARABSAT-50 is a high-power Ku-band satellite designed to support and ensure the continuity of direct-to-home (DTH) television broadcasting services in the Middle East at the 26° East orbital position.

Developing Telecoms

Sep

25th

2026

06:30

New Offerings, Emerging Tech, New Offerings

Arabsat chooses China for next satellite and launch

September 25, 2026 By Chris Forrester Arabsat has marked its 50th Anniversary at an event in Tunisia by unveiling plans for its Arabsat-50 satellite. The ceremony was held on the sidelines of the 26th Arab Radio and Television Festival, which took place in Tunis, and was attended by a number of Arab and foreign ambassadors accredited to Tunisia, including Saudi Ambassador to Tunisia Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Buraithen.

Advanced Television

Sep

23rd

2026

06:30

Iraq wants more Arabsat European coverage

September 23, 2026 By Chris Forrester At the Arab States Broadcasting Union, Iraqi Media Network Head Kareem Hamadi met with the CEO of Arabsat, Badr bin Nasser Al-Suwaidan, to discuss the development of services provided to the network and the expansion of Iraq’s broadcast coverage.

Advanced Television

Sep

23rd

2026

00:53

Events, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences, Partnerships

ASBU Unveils Programme of the 26th Arab Radio and Television Festival

The 26th Arab Radio and Television Festival is set to take place from 21 to 24 September 2026 in Tunis and Hammamet, bringing together Arab broadcasters, media professionals, artists and technology specialists around four days of exchange, innovation and creativity.

Sep

22nd

2026

06:30

Emerging Tech, Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag, Partnerships

SBA and Arabsat Strengthen Satellite Broadcasting Resilience – ABU

The Saudi Broadcasting Authority (SBA) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Arabsat aimed at strengthening the resilience, reliability and continuity of satellite broadcasting services. The agreement was signed during IBC 2026 in Amsterdam by SBA Assistant President for Engineering Affairs Hatem Abu Nasif and Arabsat President and CEO Dr Badr N.

Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union

Sep

21st

2026

19:44

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag, Partnerships, Facility Expansion

Iraqi Media Network Head Discusses Expanding Broadcast to Europe and Sports Cooperation with Arabsat

Tunis – INA Subscribe to our Telegram channel to receive more news Iraqi Media Network Head Kareem Hamadi discussed with the CEO of the Arab Satellite Communications Organization (Arabsat), Badr bin Nasser Al-Suwaidan, on Monday the development of services provided to the network and the expansion of its broadcast coverage.

The Iraqi News Agency

Sep

21st

2026

00:47

New Offerings, New Offerings

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