New Qatari cultural channel launches

Ali Ahmed Al-Kuwari

Qatari cultural channel Al Rayyan 2 has launched on the Es’hail-1 satellite located at the 25.5⁰ East.

Al Rayyan Satellite TV channel was launched in 2012 with the focus to showcase Qatari cultural and national identity.

Al Rayyan 2, broadcast in HD, carries programmes featuring Qatari culture, tradition and religion in addition to entertainment, business, lifestyle, sports and other shows catering to women and children.

Es’hailSat’s CEO, Ali Ahmed Al Kuwari said: “Al Rayyan Media & Marketing was the first Qatari company to launch a channel for the Qatari community, and we are delighted that they have chosen the Es’hail-1 satellite, for the launch of their new channel Al Rayyan 2.  With premium news and sports channels and a growing bouquet of entertainment content, at the leading hotspot for TV content, we believe that we have the optimum solution for broadcasters and viewers in the MENA region. Choosing Es’hailSat further demonstrates the value of our broadcasting independence, quality of service, and our market penetration.”