Eutelsat (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL) announces the launch of QBC Business Economic Channel by Qatar Media Corporation, broadcasting in 4K/UHD via Eutelsat’s 7/8° West video neighbourhood.
The new channel, first of its kind in Qatar, officially launched on May 5, 2026 and marks a significant milestone in the region’s media landscape as one of the first end-to-end 4K and SMPTE 2110 economic channels in the Middle East and North Africa, delivering financial news, market insights, and expert analysis to audiences across the region.
By leveraging Eutelsat’s satellite infrastructure, QBC benefits from unmatched reach, reliability and signal quality, ensuring seamless delivery of premium content to millions of viewers. The 7/8° West video neighbourhood is the leading broadcast position in MENA, already chosen by around 900 TV channels and reaching over 66 million satellite TV homes across the region. The launch reflects Qatar Media Corporation’s ambition to develop a leading business media platform, aligned with the highest international standards, while reinforcing the role of satellite distribution as a cornerstone for broadcasting.
Hamad Elbordini, Sales Director, MENA, Eutelsat’s Video Business Unit said, “The launch of this 4K channel demonstrates the dynamism of the MENA broadcast market and the growing demand for premium, high-quality content. Eutelsat’s 7/8° West video neighbourhood continues to be the platform of choice for leading broadcasters, and we are proud to support Qatar Media Corporation.”
“With QBC, we aim to reflect the evolution of Qatar’s economy and global markets. We see media investment as a key pillar of sustainable development. Through our collaboration with Eutelsat, we deliver this channel with the highest levels of quality and reliability, offering audiences an enhanced viewing experience. We are proud to launch QBC as a first end-to-end 4K and SMPTE 2110 economic channels in the Middle East and North Africa”, added Eng. Samer Younis, QBC Engineering Consultant.
