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digital hub. As Saudi Arabia undergoes digital services over the next decade. Data capabilities, empowering cloud providers
rapid digital transformation, the demand security is guaranteed through Quantum to effectively manage sudden traffic surges
for Peta bps-level data transmission is Key Distribution (QKD), a leading encryption while reducing service deployment cycles
surging, driven by data-intensive industries technology that ensures unbreakable by over 70%. The collaboration between
and advanced computing applications. protection for critical government stc group and Huawei sets a global
Leveraging Huawei’s next-generation and financial information. Intelligent benchmark for connectivity, security, and
optical transport platform OptiX OSN 9800 automation boosts operational efficiency operational excellence, enabling industries,
K12, the solution achieved a single-fiber by enabling day-level service provisioning businesses, and communities to thrive
capacity to 96Tbps while delivering 2.4Tbps and real-time fiber performance monitoring. in an increasingly interconnected world.
per port, equipping the Kingdom to address These innovations mark a significant
the escalating demands of advanced step toward L4 self-healing network

Arabsat Announces the Appointment of Dr. Badr

Alsuwaidan as Its New President and Chief
Executive Officer

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,” data transmission network solutions, and empower itself as the world’s best satellite
Dr. Badr said. “The pace of progress and a range of satellite ecosystem services operator. To do so, it follows an approach
the emergence of new players present as well as multi-channel communications based on passion, stimulating innovation,
exciting opportunities. I look forward to services, in addition to Internet services and developing partnerships with the
working with our talented team to deliver for government and commercial entities most prestigious satellite companies
exceptional value to our customers and around the MENA region. Arabsat provides worldwide. This approach enabled Arabsat
lead Arabsat into its next chapter of satellite and Internet broadcast services to acquire Hellasat, the most prominent
growth.” Established in 1976, Arabsat is for more than 260 encrypted television satellite company in Southeastern Europe.
an initiative launched by 21 Arab countries networks and HD channels. It provides its In addition, Arabsat signed agreements
and is wholly owned by the Arab League. It services through advanced technologies, with value-added services integration
is considered the first provider of satellite ensuring the highest quality to over 650 and advanced technology companies,
services in the Arab world and enjoys TV channels and more than 245 radio which paved the way to launch Badr 8,
an advanced position among satellite stations, reaching tens of millions of the latest seventh generation satellite in
operators globally. Thanks to a fleet of 8 households in more than 100 countries in its fleet. Furthermore, Arabsat aspires
satellites, equipped with state-of-the-art the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Central to launch more satellites equipped with
technologies, Arabsat is adept at providing Asia. These channels and stations are optical communications technologies,
a full spectrum TV and radio broadcast, followed by more than 300 million viewers which represent a real addition to the Arab
telecommunications, broadband, advanced in 21 Arab countries. Arabsat seeks to satellite communications ecosystem.

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