• Renewed partnership with Al Jazeera, one of the largest international news networks in the world
• Confirming Eutelsat’s unparalleled reach across the Middle East, North Africa and Europe
• Showcasing the continued relevance of satellite as the most compelling solution for broad audience reach

Eutelsat Group announced that Al Jazeera Media Network has reaffirmed its commitment to Eutelsat for broadcast services across the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.

This new multi-year, multi-satellite agreement will assure broadcast continuity of Al Jazeera’s rich bouquet of SD and HD news and events channels at three of Eutelsat’s leading video neighbourhoods: 7/8°West, for audiences across the Middle East and North Africa; EUTELSAT HOTBIRD for audiences across Europe, and EUTELSAT 16A for Central and Eastern Europe.

7/8° West is the leading broadcast neighbourhood for MENA, reaching 95% of homes across the region, and offers the largest exclusive reach. The EUTELSAT HOTBIRD position at 13° East is the leading DTH, Cable, IP & DTT neighbourhood for Europe reaching 130 million homes, and a unique platform for Arab communities living in Europe, while EUTELSAT 16A at 16° East is the leading broadcast position for Central and Eastern Europe, with extensive coverage of the CEE region.

Laurence Delpy, President of the Video Business Unit at Eutelsat commented: “We are honoured that Al Jazeera Media Network, one of the largest international news networks in the world is continuing to rely on Eutelsat to deliver its acclaimed program offer. This new agreement ensures that millions of homes across Europe and MENA can continue to receive their premium content and highlights the continued importance of satellite to reach extensive audiences across vast territories.”

Ahmed Marzouq AlFahad, Executive Director of Technology and Network Operations at Al Jazeera Media Network added: “We are delighted to continue to rely on Eutelsat, with its unparalleled cover and audience reach the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.”

Source: BUSINESS WIRE