The Arab Satellite Telecommunications Organization (ARABSAT), has recently signed a contract with the Saudi Networks Company. Under the contract, ARABSAT will provide the Saudi Networks Company with two channels at the new ARAB satellite (5A) due to be launched next April. The new satellite will cover the African continent and the Arab countries. In a press statement, Eng. Khalid Balkhuyour, the Executive President of ARABSAT, reiterated the keenness of ARABSAT on extending excellent services to its customers.