Eutelsat’s Paris-Rambouillet teleport. Photo: Eutelsat/Adrien Daste

Eutelsat has announced a new broadcast deal with one of its major partners in the Middle East. It is expanding its partnership with UAE telecoms company, du, a key player in the region. The two companies announced the new deal, Nov. 20.

The renewed multi-year agreement aims to reinforce du’s position as a strategic partner of Eutelsat in the region, supporting a wide range of premium television channels that reach millions of viewers via the 7/8 degrees West video neighborhood, an important orbital position for broadcasting in MENA.

“Our partnership with Eutelsat has been instrumental in delivering high-quality broadcast services across MENA. By extending this collaboration, we reaffirm our shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and supporting our customers with world-class satellite solutions. Combining du’s teleport infrastructure with Eutelsat’s satellite coverage allows us to deliver seamless, premium broadcasting to millions of viewers,” du CCO Karim Benkirane said in a statement.