Capacity Contracted By EMC With Arabsat

ARABSAT + EMC — Arabsat and Emerging Markets Communications (EMC) have signed a milestone agreement with a global value of more than US$85 million that ensures EMC high power, standard, C-band space capacity on the Arabsat satellite fleet over the next 10 years. Arabsat currently owns and operates four satellites at two orbital positions, including the Arabsat-2B at 30.5° E. In addition, Arabsat has has embarked on a plan to outgrow its fleet with the launch of one new satellite per year as of 2008, including BADR-6 launched Monday night and Arabsat-5A due for launch during Q4 of 2009. BADR-6 will be positioned at the 26° E and Arabsat-5A at 30.5° E, replacing Arabsat-2B for full continuity and expansion towards new markets. EMC, a global provider of satellite telecommunications networks.