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Various spotlight sessions were hosted, which included distinguished speakers, such as
Salman Babazade, VP Sales SADC, East and Central Africa, Azercosmos, Azerbaijan,
and Ramsey Khanfour, CCO, ABS (Agility Beyond Space), UAE.

The Content Congress continued to gather professionals from the media, broadcast,
and technology sectors to explore trends and ideas influencing content creation,
connectivity, and monetisation. Participants gained insights into advancements in the
media landscape, regional collaboration, and opportunities within the content creation
economy.

Grass Valley announced a significant collaboration with Arabsat, providing its AMPP
SaaS platform as the foundation for a new suite of broadcast transmission services.
Based on Playout X, an AMPP-based SaaS solution, the services enable Arabsat
customers to broadcast quality signals more flexibly and efficiently.

Additionally, CABSAT 2024 launched an exclusive Brand Ambassador programme,
inviting business leaders to shape the media and entertainment landscape, foster high-
level conversations, and drive opportunities in the MENA region. Ambassadors include
global media executives, film directors, industry experts, and content specialists,
contributing to the region’s prominence in the sector.

The selected ambassadors include Sanjay Raina, Global Media and Entertainment
Executive; Manoj Mathew, Director of Studios and Events at Dubai Studios, Dubai
Media; Kabir Khan, Film Director; Crispin Dominic, CEO and Founder, Action Filmz
Production; Randall Barney, Director of Certification and Membership, World Teleport
Association, USA; Vijaya Cherian, Head of the Broadcast and Satellite Division at CPI
Trade Media; Virgil Labrador, Editor-in-Chief, Satellite Markets and Research, USA, and
Heba Korayem, Content Market and Distribution Specialist, H Consult.

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