Arabsat
Arabsat, a privately owned company headquartered in Saudi Arabia, operates as a tier 2 media tech buyer. Founded in 1976, the company focuses on enterprise cloud as its main product. It reported $190.0M in revenue as of 2025 and employs approximately 270 individuals. Functioning as a satellite operator and a satellite services provider, Arabsat primarily serves the Arab world.

2025 Revenue

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Founded

1976

Headcount

268

Headquarters

Saudi Arabia

Primary Segment

Enterprise cloud

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On September 15, 2026, Arabsat's Chief Executive Officer Eng. Badr Al-Suwaidan and Chief Technology Officer Mr. Muhannad bin Abdulaziz Al-Murshid met with General Sameh Katta, Chairman and CEO of Nilesat, in Paris to strengthen their partnership in satellite communications. Concurrently, GMV secured a contract from Arabsat to provide a next-generation Mission Control Center for managing Arabsat's upcoming flexible software-defined satellites, enabling dynamic configuration for the Arabsat-7A satellite and marking an extension of their technology partnership that began in 2004. Also on this date, the Saudi Broadcasting Authority (SBA) signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with Arabsat on the sidelines of IBC 2026, aimed at enhancing cooperation and developing business continuity solutions for satellite broadcasting. Previously, on September 14, 2026, Arabsat signed a five-year agreement with Dubai-based Lime Media Digital Distribution FZ LLC for the 24/7 broadcast of Al Ghad TV HD via its BADR-8 satellite at 26° East. Additionally, Arabsat entered into its first OTT and IPTV agreement with Matrix Telecom Company, expanding its collaboration into digital media distribution to support the distribution of Kuwait Television (KTV) across selected streaming and IPTV platforms.

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Arabsat offers 3 products in the media tech, connectivity and cloud and enterprise tech industries. Arabsat's product portfolio comprises of enterprise connectivity services, connectivity and distribution services, enterprise cloud and enterprise and telecoms software.
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Arabsat's revenues were less than $250M in 2025. Caretta Research has split Arabsat's revenue into 4 different product categories, the largest of which is iOT and 5G service management. For full access to Arabsat's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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Examples of Arabsat's suppliers include Grass Valley, Globecast and Skyline Communications.

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