Nilesat, a publicly owned company headquartered in Egypt, founded in 1996 and employing approximately 190 individuals, reported $101.1M in revenue as of 2024. Functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer, the company specializes in connectivity and distribution services. As an Egyptian satellite operator, Nilesat provides digital television and radio services throughout the Middle East and African area.
On March 16, 2026, Nilesat's ordinary general assembly approved the company’s financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, revealing a profit surge to $65.6 million. General Katta attributed this increase to a rise in total revenues by approximately $5.911 million and a decrease in total expenses by about $2.010 million compared to the previous year. Previously, on October 29, 2025, Nilesat extended congratulations to the Egyptian people and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on the inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum. Earlier, on July 9, 2025, Nilesat hosted a media delegation from the Jordanian House of Representatives to strengthen media cooperation and exchange expertise, with Chairman and CEO Major General Sameh Katta receiving the guests. This followed Nilesat's inclusion in Forbes Middle East's 2025 list of the Top 50 Listed Companies in Egypt, securing the 36th position, announced on June 21, 2025. In May 2025, on the second day of SatEXPO in Dubai, Nilesat Chairman and CEO General Sameh Katta held strategic discussions with Eutelsat Group Senior Vice-President Ignacio Gonzalez to enhance cooperation between the two satellite operators.