Nilesat, a publicly owned company headquartered in Egypt, was founded in 1996, operates with approximately 190 employees, and reported $101.1M in revenue as of 2024. The company functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. It specializes in connectivity and distribution services as an Egyptian satellite operator, providing digital television and radio services in the Middle East and African area.
Nilesat reported profits of $65.6 million for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, after its ordinary general assembly meeting on March 16, 2026, approved the financial statements. General Katta attributed the profit increase to a rise in total revenues by approximately $5.911 million and a decrease in total expenses by about $2.010 million during the year compared to the corresponding period of last year. Previously, on July 9, 2025, the company received a media delegation from the Jordanian House of Representatives, with Major General Sameh Katta, Chairman and CEO, emphasizing the visit's goal to strengthen media cooperation and expertise exchange between Egypt and Jordan. This followed Nilesat's inclusion in Forbes Middle East's list of the Top 50 Listed Companies in Egypt for 2025, where it ranked 36th. Earlier, on May 14, 2025, Nilesat Chairman and CEO General Sameh Katta held strategic discussions with partners at SatEXPO in Dubai, including Ignacio Gonzalez, Senior Vice-President at Eutelsat Group, focusing on enhancing cooperation between the satellite operators.
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