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Deutsche Welle launches Arabic-language channel on Astra
Leading satellite operator SES has entered into a cooperation with Deutsche Welle (DW) to transmit its Arabic language TV programme via an Astra craft at the 19.2° East orbital position.
The DW channel is now up and running and is the fruit of a cooperation designed to reach refugees coming to Germany from the Middle East, initially transmitting an Arabic-language content such as information, understanding and cultural exchange. Over the coming months, DW's Arabic-language programming will be transformed into an integration and information channel, with planned content contributions from German and European partners. The channel will then, for instance, transmit German language courses.
"With this project we want to contribute to providing better information and facilitating the integration of refugees,” said Norbert Hölzle, senior vice president, commercial, Europe at SES. “Deutsche Welle is an internationally esteemed partner with an excellent reputation.”
"We are in a position to make a high-value TV programme available for refugees and all interested audiences,” added Deutsche Welle director general Peter Limbourg. “Conveying European values and providing access to reliable information are our objectives and our contribution to the refugees’ integration into German society."
Leading satellite operator SES has entered into a cooperation with Deutsche Welle (DW) to transmit its Arabic language TV programme via an Astra craft at the 19.2° East orbital position.
The DW channel is now up and running and is the fruit of a cooperation designed to reach refugees coming to Germany from the Middle East, initially transmitting an Arabic-language content such as information, understanding and cultural exchange. Over the coming months, DW's Arabic-language programming will be transformed into an integration and information channel, with planned content contributions from German and European partners. The channel will then, for instance, transmit German language courses.
"With this project we want to contribute to providing better information and facilitating the integration of refugees,” said Norbert Hölzle, senior vice president, commercial, Europe at SES. “Deutsche Welle is an internationally esteemed partner with an excellent reputation.”
"We are in a position to make a high-value TV programme available for refugees and all interested audiences,” added Deutsche Welle director general Peter Limbourg. “Conveying European values and providing access to reliable information are our objectives and our contribution to the refugees’ integration into German society."
