This partnership signifies a significant step in enhancing DSNG and OBVAN services in the MENA region.
Qatar satellite company Es’hailSat has announced a strategic partnership with Total Media Cast (TMC) to offer Digital Satellite News Gathering Services (DSNG) and Outdoor Broadcast Van (OBVAN) services in Qatar and across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The collaboration focuses on leasing DSNG vehicles and equipment to end customers, with a specific emphasis on news agencies and journalists, catering to news gathering and related purposes.
Established at the beginning of the second decade of the new millennium, Total Media Cast (TMC) is a joint venture comprising experienced individuals from various global channels and broadcast companies. TMC is dedicated to providing clients with expert broadcast and operations consultation studies, digital media management, integration services, news gathering and media logistics services, as well as space segment lease services. With a commitment to being successful partners for their clients, TMC aims to lead Arab media services companies by offering quality, speed, and efficiency through the utilisation of top competencies, advanced equipment, and valuable practices.
Es’hailSat, based in Doha, Qatar, brings over 12 years of experience to this collaboration, offering satellite, broadcast, teleport, and managed services. The company serves broadcasters, telecommunication firms, enterprises, mobility applications, and governments across the Middle East and North Africa. Es’hailSat’s infrastructure, including two satellites at 25.5/26 East, coupled with a 50,000 sqm teleport facility, ensures reliable and robust connectivity services.
Commenting on the deal, Ali Ahmed Al-Kuwari, President and CEO of Es’hailSat, said: “Es’hailSat is delighted to partner with Total Media Cast and add DSNG and OBVAN services to complement our Teleport and satellite hotspot. We believe that the growing number of live events in Qatar and the Middle East need dedicated news-gathering services, together with Teleport and satellite infrastructure to ensure quality of service for premier broadcasters across the region.”
Isam Ayyad, Founder and General Director of TMC, added: “Qatar is ascending as a powerhouse in major sports and global events. I hold a strong belief in the necessity of our partnership with Es’hailSat to provide top-tier service. Our DSNGS and OBVAN facility are steadfast guarantees, ensuring exceptional quality during these pivotal events.”
