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SES, HD PLUS Aim to Enhance TV and IPTV Services in Germany

SES, the operator of the ASTRA satellites,
and HD PLUS GmbH, the operator of the
hybrid SAT and IPTV platform HD+, will be
working more closely together following
a leadership change in HD PLUS GmbH.
Christoph Mühleib, Managing Director
at SES in Germany, will take over from
Andreas Müller-Vondey, as the new
Managing Director of HD PLUS GmbH
and join the management board of HD
PLUS GmbH with effect from October 1,
2025. Christoph will oversee both SES’s
businesses in the DACH region. Müller-
Vondey will step down from his role at HD
PLUS GmbH on September 30, 2025. HD
PLUS GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary high-definition television and numerous Andreas for his commitment over the past
of SES established in 2009. It markets convenient TV services via satellite and IP. 15 years, and wish him all the best for
the product HD+, which offers a range of Together, the two companies reach not only the future. As TV and video consumption
HD and Ultra HD channels receivable in all SAT TV households via the HD+ branded patterns evolve, the strategies of TV
Germany via SES’s ASTRA satellite system. operator app in many TV sets from major broadcasters and hardware manufacturers
Over 16 million TV households in Germany TV manufacturers, but also numerous are also changing. We believe a closer
receive their TV programming via ASTRA other TV and content fans via IPTV. Deepak integration between SES in Germany and
satellites – completely free of connection Mathur, President Media Vertical at SES HD PLUS will bring valuable opportunities
costs or monthly subscription fees. HD+ said, Andreas has played a decisive role for TV broadcasters, content providers and
offers consumers in Germany access to in shaping HD+ since 2010. We appreciate consumers

Etihad Salam Telecom Company Announced as Gold
Sponsor of the Side Event Exhibition at the Global

Symposium for Regulators

Etihad Salam Telecom Company (“Salam”), of Salam, stated: “We are proud to be the
the national leader in telecommunications Gold Sponsor of this Side Event Exhibition,
and information technology in the Kingdom, which allows us to present our innovative
announced its participation as the Gold solutions and services, and to contribute
Sponsor of the Side Event Exhibition to supporting the Kingdom’s digital
organized by the Communications, Space transformation goals while strengthening
and Technology (CST) Commission on its position as a pivotal hub for technology
the sidelines of the Global Symposium for and telecommunications.” It is worth noting
Regulators (GSR25). The event will be held that the Global Symposium for Regulators
from 31 August to 3 September 2025 at the (GSR25), organized by the International
King Abdulaziz International Conference Telecommunication Union (ITU) in
Centre in Riyadh. The Event will showcase partnership with the Communications,
the latest digital technologies and solutions, Space and Technology Commission, is
with the participation of leading local and a prestigious global platform that brings
international companies. It reflects the together more than 190 countries, with
Kingdom’s pioneering role in the ICT sector the participation of ministers, regulatory
and contributes to driving innovation and authorities, policymakers, and private
supporting the advancement of digital sector leaders to discuss the future of
sustainability. On this occasion, Eng. digital regulation and policies that support
Ahmed Al-Anqari, Chief Executive Officer innovation and sustainability.

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