Nilesat

Nilesat

https://nilesat.org/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-egyptian-satellite-company-nilesat/

Nilesat, a Publicly Owned company headquartered in Egypt, was founded in 1996 and operates with approximately 190 employees, reporting $98.5M in revenue as of 2025. It functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. The company specializes in connectivity and distribution services, operating as an Egyptian satellite operator that provides digital television and radio services in the Middle East and African area.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1996

Headcount

259

Headquarters

Egypt

Primary Segment

Connectivity and distribution services

Ownership

Publicly Owned

Deployments

1

News Summary:

Nilesat held meetings with global companies in Dubai on October 6, 2026, to explore leading technologies and solutions in satellite broadcasting and the broader satellite industry, aligning with its commitment to keep pace with industry developments across various platforms. Previously, on September 16, 2026, Nilesat Chairman and CEO General Sameh Katta met with Hervé Derrey, CEO of Thales Alenia Space, in Paris. Their discussions focused on strengthening strategic cooperation in satellite communications and exploring advanced technologies to support Nilesat's future broadcasting and communication plans, as part of Nilesat’s ongoing commitment to developments in satellite manufacturing and launch. Earlier, on September 15, 2026, General Katta also met with Arabsat CEO Eng. Badr Al-Suwaidan and CTO Mr. Muhannad bin Abdulaziz Al-Murshid in Paris, aiming to strengthen their partnership in satellite communications. Additionally, on September 14, 2026, during Satellite Week Business in Paris, General Katta held a bilateral meeting with Jean-François Fallacher, CEO of Eutelsat, to discuss prospects for strategic cooperation in space communications.

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Nilesat offers products in the media tech industry. Nilesat's product portfolio comprises of connectivity and distribution services.

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Nilesat's revenues were $98.5M in 2025. All the revenue comes from media and broadcast satellite connectivity.

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Oct

6th

2026

06:30

Nilesat holds key meetings with global companies to develop satellite broadcasting

Dubai – As part of Nilesat’s commitment to keeping pace with the latest developments in the satellite industry and broadcasting technologies across various platforms, and to explore the leading technologies and solutions offered by companies in this field.

Sep

16th

2026

06:30

NileSat and Thales Alenia Space Discuss Strengthening Strategic Cooperation in Satellite Communications NileSat and Thales Alenia Space Discuss Strengthening Strategic Cooperation in Satellite Communi

General Sameh Katta, Chairman and CEO of NileSat, held an extensive meeting with Mr. Hervé Derrey, Chief Executive Officer of Thales Alenia Space, attended by a number of executive and technical officials from both sides. The meeting comes as part of Nilesat’s ongoing commitment to keeping pace with the latest developments in the satellite manufacturing and launch industry, and to exploring the leading technologies and solutions offered by Thales Alenia Space in this field.

Sep

16th

2026

06:30

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

NileSat and Thales Alenia Space discuss stronger cooperation in satellite communications

By: Nana Appiah Acquaye NileSat and Thales Alenia Space have discussed ways to strengthen strategic cooperation in satellite communications and explore advanced technologies that could support the Egyptian satellite operator’s future broadcasting and communication plans. The discussions took place in Paris during an extensive meeting between General Sameh Katta, Chairman and CEO of NileSat, and Hervé Derrey, Chief Executive Officer of Thales Alenia Space.

Techreviewafrica

Sep

15th

2026

06:30

Strengthening the Partnership between Nilesat and Arabsat in Satellite Communications

Paris – September 14, 2026: General Sameh Katta, Chairman and CEO of the Egyptian Satellite Company “Nilesat,” held a meeting with Eng. Badr Al-Suwaidan, Chief Executive Officer of “Arabsat,” and Mr. Muhannad bin Abdulaziz Al-Murshid, Chief Technology Officer of “Arabsat,” in the presence of a number of senior executive and technical representatives from both sides.

Sep

15th

2026

06:30

Nilesat and Eutelsat Chairmen Discuss Prospects for Strategic Cooperation in Space Communications

Paris – September 14, 2026: General Sameh Katta, Chairman and CEO of the Egyptian Satellite Company “Nilesat,” and Mr. Jean-François Fallacher, Chief Executive Officer of “Eutelsat,” held a bilateral meeting in Paris yesterday on the sidelines of the Satellite Week Business.

Aug

26th

2026

06:30

Financial Results, Financial Performance

NileSat's Net Profit Falls 24.3% in H1 2026 Despite Improved Operating Margins

Nilesat’s first-half 2026 financial results suggest that profitability is becoming increasingly disconnected from revenue growth. In its 2025 full-year results,… This content requires a premium subscription. View Pricing Already a member? Log in here Meet the Space in Africa Team Notice There are no upcoming events.

Aug

18th

2026

06:35

Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag, Regulations and Policies

Nilesat Retains Prestigious Tier 4 Certification From The World Teleport Association for Cairo Teleport

Nilesat, a leading provider of satellite services in the Middle East and Africa, is proud to announce that the World Teleport Association (WTA) has successfully completed a re-certification audit of the Cairo Teleport, renewing its elite Tier 4 quality rating under the WTA’s Teleport Certification Program.

SpaceWatch Africa

Aug

18th

2026

06:30

Financial Results, B2B Tag, Financial Performance

NileSat profits fall

August 18, 2026 By Chris Forrester Cairo-based NileSat generated $24.468 million (€21.243m) in net profits for the first half of this year, but some 24 per cent lower than the $32.3 million achieved in the same period last year.

Advanced Television

Aug

16th

2026

06:30

Financial Results, Financial Performance

NileSat records 24.3% YoY lower profits in H1 2026

Arab Finance: Egyptian Satellites (NileSat) generated $24.468 million in net profits for the first half (H1) of 2026, 24.33% year-on-year (YoY) lower than $32.337 million, the financial results showed. Earnings per share (EPS) retreated to $0.66 in H1 2026 from $0.87 in H1 2025, while revenues fell to $48.203 million from $48.632 million. Established in 1996, the company owns and operates satellites, as well as creates, manages, markets, and distributes bouquets of channels. It provides television and radio broadcasting services.

Aug

10th

2026

09:35

Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag, Regulations and Policies

Nilesat Retains Prestigious Tier 4 Certification From The World Teleport Association for Cairo Teleport

Nilesat, a leading provider of satellite services in the Middle East and Africa, announce that the World Teleport Association (WTA) has successfully completed a re-certification audit of the Cairo Teleport, renewing its elite Tier 4 quality rating under the WTA’s Teleport Certification Program.

SpaceWatch Africa

Aug

10th

2026

09:31

B2B Tag, Employee Related Initiatives

Nilesat Empowers Tomorrow’s Space Engineers with Intensive Three

In a dedicated effort to shape the future of the satellite and space industry, Nilesat recently welcomed a group of bright university students for a highly immersive, three-week training program. Organized under our University Collaboration Framework, the initiative was carefully designed to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world practice for aspiring space professionals.

SpaceWatch Africa

Aug

5th

2026

06:30

Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag, Regulations and Policies

Nilesat Retains Prestigious Tier 4 Certification From The World Teleport Association for Cairo Teleport

CAIRO, Egypt — [5 August, 2026] — Nilesat, a leading provider of satellite services in the Middle East and Africa, is proud to announce that the World Teleport Association (WTA) has successfully completed a re-certification audit of the Cairo Teleport, renewing its elite Tier 4 quality rating under the WTA’s Teleport Certification Program.

Nilesat has customers like BBC Worldwide. Examples of Nilesat's suppliers include Harmonic, Skyline Communications and Ateme.

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