Viewers tuning into the Eutelsat 8 West B satellite at 8.0° West can now enjoy two new channels: GSN7 and Al Arabiya 24. This expansion brings fresh entertainment and news options to the platform.
GSN7: Likely an entertainment channel, details about GSN7’s specific programming are currently unavailable.
Al Arabiya 24: This channel is the 24-hour news arm of the prominent Saudi-owned Al Arabiya network.
| GSN7 | Al Arabiya 24 |
| Eutelsat 8 West B @ 8.0° W 12645 H 27500 7/8 DVB-S/QPSK | Eutelsat 8 West B @ 8.0° W 12688 V 27500 3/4 DVB-S2/8PSK |
Here’s a deeper dive into Al Arabiya:
- What country is Al Arabiya from? Al Arabiya is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- Who is the owner of Al Arabiya? Al Arabiya is a subsidiary of MBC Group, a large media conglomerate ultimately owned by the Saudi government.
- Who funds Al Arabiya? Funding primarily comes from the Saudi government, with additional investments from private Saudi and regional shareholders.
- What is the mission statement of Al Arabiya? While an official mission statement isn’t readily available, Al Arabiya positions itself as a provider of objective and balanced news coverage, often seen as a counterpoint to the Qatari-owned Al Jazeera network.
Distinguishing Al Arabiya from Similar Names:
It’s important to differentiate Al Arabiya from other entities with similar names:
- Al Jazeera: This is a separate news network based in Qatar, known for its critical reporting on Middle Eastern governments.
- Al Jazeera Net: The online news portal associated with Al Jazeera.
- Al Jazeera Arabic: The main Arabic-language channel of Al Jazeera.
- Al Arabiya Airline: There is no airline named Al Arabiya.
- Al Arabiya Urdu: Al Arabiya offers news programs in various languages, including Urdu.
Gaza News on Al Arabiya News:
Al Arabiya covers news from across the Middle East, including the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Their website, https://english.alarabiya.net/, offers dedicated sections for news related to the region.
Conclusion:
The addition of GSN7 and Al Arabiya 24 expands the program options available on Eutelsat 8 West B. While GSN7’s content requires further exploration, Al Arabiya 24 brings a prominent international news source to the platform.
