With over 25 years of experience in the space industry, Dr. Badr has demonstrated proven leadership across multiple disciplines, including satellite operations, engineering, and strategic development.
Since 2020, Dr. Badr has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Technical Officer, where he played a pivotal role in enhancing operational performance and driving technological advancement. His leadership has been instrumental in elevating Arabsat’s capabilities and reinforcing its position in the global satellite communications sector.
Dr. Badr’s appointment marks a period of rapid industry evolution, creating new opportunities for Arabsat to lead, innovate, and drive sustainable growth.
“I am honored to be entrusted by the board of directors with the leadership of Arabsat during a time of dynamic transformation in our industry,” Dr. Badr said. “The pace of progress and the emergence of new players present exciting opportunities. I look forward to working with our talented team to deliver exceptional value to our customers and lead Arabsat into its next chapter of growth.”
About Arabsat:
Established in 1976, Arabsat is an initiative launched by 21 Arab countries and is wholly owned by the Arab League. It is considered the first provider of satellite services in the Arab world and enjoys an advanced position among satellite operators globally.
Thanks to a fleet of 8 satellites, equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, Arabsat is adept at providing a full spectrum TV and radio broadcast, telecommunications, broadband, advanced data transmission network solutions, and a range of satellite ecosystem services as well as multi-channel communications services, in addition to Internet services for government and commercial entities around the MENA region.
Arabsat provides satellite and Internet broadcast services for more than 260 encrypted television networks and HD channels. It provides its services through advanced technologies, ensuring the highest quality to over 650 TV channels and more than 245 radio stations, reaching tens of millions of households in more than 100 countries in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Central Asia. These channels and stations are followed by more than 300 million viewers in 21 Arab countries.
Arabsat seeks to empower itself as the world’s best satellite operator. To do so, it follows an approach based on passion, stimulating innovation, and developing partnerships with the most prestigious satellite companies worldwide. This approach enabled Arabsat to acquire Hellasat, the most prominent satellite company in Southeastern Europe. In addition, Arabsat signed agreements with value-added services integration and advanced technology companies, which paved the way to launch Badr 8, the latest seventh generation satellite in its fleet. Furthermore, Arabsat aspires to launch more satellites equipped with optical communications technologies, which represent a real addition to the Arab satellite communications ecosystem.
