Both companies expand reach and unlock new opportunities in satellite services
Doha, 30th June 2026 – Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, and Türksat, the national satellite operator of the Republic of Türkiye, today announced the signing of a landmark strategic partnership agreement for the Es’hail-3/Türksat-Biruni satellite project. The partnership establishes a long-term framework for capacity sharing and joint commercial expansion on Es’hail-3/Türksat-Biruni, the high-throughput Ka-band satellite at the 50°East orbital position and marks a significant step in deepening strategic ties between the two countries.
Under the agreement, both companies will leverage their combined satellite assets, ground infrastructure, distribution networks and customer relationships to deliver enhanced services across complementary markets in the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, Central Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. The partnership will allow Es’hailSat and Türksat to address growing demand for high-throughput broadband, aviation and maritime mobility, government and enterprise VSAT services, while sharing infrastructure investment, optimizing capacity utilization, and maximizing the commercial potential of Es’hail-3/Türksat-Biruni from day one.
“Our partnership with Türksat on Es’hail-3/Türksat-Biruni reflects a shared vision for innovation, resilience and growth in satellite communications. By combining the strengths of two trusted regional allies, we are expanding our market reach, accelerating commercialization of Es’hail-3/Türksat-Biruni, and creating new opportunities for customers across MENA, Europe, Central Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa,” said Mr. Ali bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari, President and CEO of Es’hailSat.
Mr. Ahmet Hamdi Atalay, CEO of Türksat, said, “Today, we are witnessing a remarkable regional cooperation between Türksat and Es’hailSat. Our partnership on Es’hail-3/Türksat-Biruni satellite represents not only a powerful synergy in space between two allied nations but also a strong response to the rapidly evolving SatCom market dynamics. By uniting our infrastructure and expertise, we are teaming up to boost our capabilities and deliver next-generation connectivity that unlocks massive global opportunities for both public and private sectors.”
This agreement reinforces the commitment of both parties to deliver advanced satellite communications solutions across key markets and applications, and builds upon a strong foundation of cooperation between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Türkiye in the strategic space and satellite sector.
About Es’hailSat
Es’hailSat – The Qatar Satellite Company, incorporated in 2010, provides satellite, broadcast, teleport, and managed services. Es’hailSat is a private joint stock company wholly owned by the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). Strategically located in Doha, Qatar, our coverage extends across the Middle East and North Africa, with future expansion into Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe and South Asia. Es’hailSat operates the Es’hail-1 and Es’hail-2 satellites at the prime 25.5°/26°East orbital positions, serving broadcasters, telecommunications companies, enterprises, mobility applications and governments. These satellites are supported by a state-of-the-art 50,000 sqm teleport facility in Al Ghuwairiya, Qatar.
Contact:
Noora Bohindi
Tel: +974 4499 3509
Email: nbohindi@eshailsat.qa
About Türksat
Türksat is Türkiye’s national satellite operator and a leading provider of satellite services across various dimensions. As the country’s sole satellite operator, Türksat currently operates a fleet of six communication satellites and delivers services supported by its ground infrastructure, enabling broadband, broadcasting, and data connectivity solutions over a wide geographic region. Furthermore, Türksat is the driving force behind Türkiye’s digital transformation, developing domestic and national IT solutions and operating the national e-Government Gateway as well as holding a unique position as a satellite operator providing cable TV services.
Contact:
Onur Demir
Tel: +90 312 9252073
Email: odemir@turksat.com.tr
