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Arabsat Launches Tele Maroc -Exclusively- On

BADR-5/Maghreb

Arabsat viewers in Maghreb can enjoy entertainment, talk shows, documentaries, improved and growing Arabsat video
watching Tele Maroc - exclusively- on and sports. Rachid Niny, founder of Tele neighborhood across North Africa and
Arabsat BADR-5. Tele Maroc is a leading Maroc, said: “We are delighted at Tele its powerful footprint over Maghreb to
Moroccan satellite TV channel cast from Maroc to be available on Arabsat BADR-5 ensure significant reach to our massive
the Spanish capital, Madrid, showing fine over Maghreb. We rely on the remarkable audience.” “In the course of developing our
partnerships and cooperation ties across
North Africa; particularly in Maghreb; we
are thrilled to announce today another
remarkable milestone in improving Arabsat
video neighborhood over Maghreb.” says
Khalid Balkheyour, President and CEO,
Arabsat. “We have now accomplished the
distribution of Tele Maroc -exclusively- on
Arabsat BADR-5, of which will join other
leading channels from Maghreb active on
the Arabsat BADR-5. This brings Arabsat
audiences across Maghreb the best
picture quality with an exclusive portfolio
of top-ranked satellite TV channels.”

Etisalat Named ‘Best Regional Wholesale Carrier’

Etisalat announced it was recognized as capabilities, reach and commitment services and creative collaborations. It
‘Best Regional Wholesale Carrier’ at the to quality as well as the capabilities expanded its SmartHub wholesale data
2020 Telecoms World Middle East Awards and success of our SmartHub, our new center through inaugurating a new facility
virtual ceremony. It was shortlisted among services, and the strategic partnerships in Fujairah in February 2020, while another
top telecom companies for its success we have formed over the years. This SmartHub data center in Dubai is also
in the wholesale business. This marks a recognition is a testament to Etisalat’s ready. This expansion makes Etisalat’s
record 12th year that Etisalat has won this resiliency and continuous and value- SmartHub one of the biggest and the most
award. Commenting on the award, Ali Amiri, focused innovations – a key driver to our diversified carrier hotel in MENA. Etisalat
Group Chief Carrier and Wholesale Officer, success in the wholesale business.” Over increased its LTE (4G) roaming footprint to
Etisalat, said: “We are honored to receive the years, Etisalat has been expanding its around 515 networks, putting the telco in
the ‘Best Regional Wholesale Carrier’ global reach through strategic partnerships the leading position globally. It launched
award for the 12th year, which highlights & investments. Etisalat continued to 5G roaming services with more than 30
Etisalat’s core international network innovate in 2020 through introducing new operators in various countries. Etisalat’s
Smart Cloud Talk service was launched
this year to address the growing demand
for virtual interaction and communication
capabilities in the enterprise segment
based on the cloud. The virtual awards
ceremony, held on 13th October 2020, was
part of a two-day Telecoms World Middle
East virtual event in Dubai. The winners
were chosen by an independent a panel of
expert judges assembled by Terrapinn, the
organizers of the annual Telecoms World
Middle East conference and awards.

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