Arab Satellite Communications Organization “Arabsat” is partnering with Arab States Broadcasting Union “ASBU” in organizing and sponsoring the 16th edition of the Arab Festival for Radio and Television from 11- 16 May in Hammamet, Tunisia. The event is attended by more than 600 media figures from all over the Arab world.
Eng/Khalid bin Ahmed Balkheyour, President & CEO of Arabsat, said: “Arabsat has enjoyed a strong and historical relationship with ASBU for more than 30 years. We are commercially involved with them in many projects, such as the global Arabic bouquet which is considered one of the most successful joint Arab projects in the field of radio and television, for its technical, economical and practical benefits. “MENOS” is widely known as the fastest and the largest network for exchanging multimedia content over satellites. It is intended primarily for the professional TV broadcasters, allowing them to share video and audio material throughout the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. We are also working closely together with ASBU in many relevant committees to coordinate between satellite TV channels, and to combat deliberate jamming and piracy of satellite broadcasting, and the infringement on ownership rights in relation to production.
Balkheyour added that “The Arab Festival for Radio and Television is a remarkable media gathering in the Arab world where we can meet our customers and get acquainted with their needs, aspirations and their future expectations, which is vital for us in order to provide the best satellite services to them.” (Source: Arabsat press release)