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Arabsat Launches Kuwaiti Channel-1 and Al-

Qurain Channel Across the Americas

Arab Satellite Communications President and CEO of Arabsat, said: across the Americas, complementing its
Organization (Arabsat), the leading satellite “Arabsat’s latest launches demonstrate our current service offering of 650 TV channels,
services provider in the Arab world, has dedication to global service. The launches 245 radio channels and a range of HD
launched Kuwaiti Channel-1 and Al-Qurain have reinforced our role as a driving force channels delivered across the Middle East,
channel in the Americas. The channels were of innovation, leveraging technology to Africa, and Europe. Arabsat’s fleet includes
introduced to the North American continent drive the future of broadcasting solutions.” eight satellites strategically positioned
via HD broadcasting on the Galaxy 19 The launches will expand Arabsat’s reach across five orbital slots.
satellite, located at orbital position 97
West, utilizing a frequency of 12146 MHz
with vertical polarization. In South America,
Arabsat initiated the channels through
the Hispasat-6 satellite, positioned at
orbital location 30 West, employing HD
broadcasting on the frequency 12132 MHz
with horizontal polarization. Commenting
on the launches, Eng. Alhamedi Alanezi,

etisalat by e& Leads Discussions on Sustainable
Networks and Their Role in Shaping the Digital
Future

etisalat by e& led a roundtable discussion agencies, and other stakeholders for connectivity. A highlight of the roundtable
at the ITU World Radiocommunication pivotal policy and technical regulatory was the focus on sustainability initiatives,
Conference 2023 (WRC-23) in Dubai, discussions on a global scale. etisalat by aligning with etisalat by e&'s commitment
exploring the theme “Navigating the e&’s roundtable provided a platform for to the net neutrality targets of the
Future: Sustainable Network in the Age of experts to explore the evolution of 5G in the UAE. The discussions showcased how
5G Advanced”. The WRC-23 is currently UAE, covering 5G Non-Standalone (NSA), etisalat by e& is actively contributing to
underway at the Dubai World Trade Centre 5G Standalone (SA), and the transformative the country's sustainability goals and
from November 20 to December 15, journey towards 5G-Advanced network provided a preview of the initiatives that
organized by the Telecommunications and capabilities. Participants engaged in will be showcased at the upcoming 28th
Digital Government Regulatory Authority. insightful discussions, sharing perspectives Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC
It brings together national government on the industry’s advancements and (COP28) in Dubai. “etisalat by e& is proud
authorities, telecommunication regulatory the role of 5G in shaping the future of to lead conversations on sustainable
networks and their crucial role in shaping
our digital future. The roundtable provided
an opportunity for collaborative dialogue
on the evolution of 5G and our collective
commitment to sustainability, highlighting
etisalat by e&’s commitment to innovation,
sustainability, and the continuous evolution
of telecoms in the UAE and beyond,” said
Khalid Murshed, CTIO at etisalat by e&.
As part of e&’s environmental, social, and
governance (ESG) commitment to create
a greener tomorrow, e& will introduce
recycled ‘Green SIM Cards’ ahead of COP28
for its UAE customers. Manufactured from
recycled consumer electronics, the new
cards are more environmentally sustainable

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