2. Broadcast Systems Arabia (BSA) is a UAE-based
company specialising in all aspects of broadcast
systems integration and consultancy ranging from
planning, engineering, project management, design
installation, commissioning, training, maintenance and
post-implementation support.
Since its foundation in 2011, the company has quickly
established itself as an industry pioneer for its expertise
in delivering complex turnkey broadcast infrastructure
solutions in challenging markets and conflict-stricken
regions.
Under the capable leadership of its CEO and broadcast
veteran, Muhammad Irfan Gondal, BSA extends its
production and broadcast services to customers
across the Middle East , North Africa (MENA) region
and Pakistan. The company’s team of expertly qualified
broadcast specialists has consistently delivered
high quality implementations for installed and mobile
broadcast facilities such as newsrooms, studios, control
rooms, transmission
centers, earth stations, disaster recovery suites and
outside broadcast (OB) vehicles.
BSA’s services extend beyond traditional platforms
such as radio and TV channels to include all forms of
media such as satellite radio channels, audio features,
internet streams, Radio channels, mobile media,
websites and portals. With extensive experience in file-
based workflow, Avid news solutions, studio set-ups,
production control rooms and the terrestrial deployment
of analogue, digital TV and radio, BSA has gained
recognition as a market leader in the region.
Commitment to Challenging Markets Though there
remains a great demand for broadcast services in war-
torn nations such as Libya Syria and Afghanistan; few
companies understand the complexities of conducting
business in these countries. BSA however was quick
to realize the potential of these markets and since its
establishment, has invested heavily in developing the
unique skill-sets necessary to address the logistic,
technical and political challenges of conflict areas. The
company is now one of a select few systems integrators
capable of effectively operating in challenging markets
and has successfully delivered multiple projects —
many of which required the infrastructure to be built
from scratch.
In addition to its exceptional capabilities and willingness
to serve customers in war-torn countries, BSA has
enjoyed a great deal of success in mature markets
across the MENA region.
This is due to the company’s position as a one-stop-
shop for all broadcast needs.
ABOUT US
4. BSA utilizes its qualified team of broadcast professionals,
guided by in-house senior management staff, to
implement all projects. To meet stringent deadlines
and ensure timely delivery of projects, BSA employs
contract engineers and wiremen.
Through deep investment in trainings, these third-
party resources are expertly enabled by the company
to guarantee the highest quality of work in line with
what customers have come to expect of their trusted
technology partner.
After project completion, BSA conducts in-depth
knowledge sharing with the customer and provides
comprehensive manuals that detail every aspect of
the system. Furthermore, the company’s dedicated
-12month support of every completed project entitles
each customer to avail of engineer visits and 7/24
telephonic support.
SYSTEM
INTEGRATION
5. BSA’s end-to-end technical consultancy addresses
both know-how and know-why requirements of its
customers. The company’s services relating to studio
set up, medic technology and audio and video solutions
help new entrants in the broadcast industry greatly
reduce their time to market. BSA also works extensively
with established TV channels and by conducting critical
analysis of workflows, helps them re-engineer and
streamline processes and better utilise their systems to
improve efficiency while cutting operational expenses.
BSA further extends its consultancy services to
production houses, content creation set ups, live
broadcast set ups and radio stations.
The company draws on its wealth of experience in the
field of systems integration to guide clients in deploying
tried and tested broadcast solutions that deliver tangible
business benefits.
CONSULTANCY
6. BSA works closely with FM radio stations right from
the initial stages of technical planning, allocating
frequencies, and securing necessary clearances, up to
complete systems integration. This requires a particularly
emphatic approach to addressing commercial aspects
and developing a sound business model.
BSA ensures that its FM systems are reliable and
conform to industry standards in order to meet and
exceed customer expectations.
Radio transmission facilities designed and maintained
by BSA are renowned for their excellent quality and
reliability.
BSA completed the most prestigious radio project in
Libya and Syria with many studios and 22 transmitter
sites. The company undertook the entire project from
design, supply and installation
RADIO STATION
7. How to start broadcast a new satellite TV channel, and
which kind of equipment is needed..?
We supply and install all video, audio and lighting
equipment. Whether satellite channels will operate
in a traditional studio or a studio-less environment.
Broadcast systems Arabia is ready to help you to build
and start your new TV project:
• MCR ( Master Control Room )
• Server and Playout
• Design and installation studio, Control Room
• Connectivity
• SNG
• Lighting Systems
• Virtual Studios
• Post production facilities
Our in-house qualified and experienced team of
technicians and Designers that handle New and
Upcoming Projects from the beginning until the end.
TV CHANNELS
8. Broadcast systems Arabia provides wide-range of
support for any installation or integration we manage.
We ensure personnel are fully equipped to operate
the new systems and are in a position to configure
and modify any equipment if required. To achieve this
professional team organizes suitable training as:
• Engineering/ Operational One-to-one or group basis
training, in person or online
• In-depth equipment training by our experts
• We can arrange Vendor trainings
These can be included as part of the overall project,
or as an individual service.
TECHNICAL
TRAININGS
9. Key Customer Successes
BSA has an established track record in building
broadcast infrastructure solution for customers from the
ground up. The company’s portfolio of strong customer
references include challenging undertakings in conflict
regions as well as complex deployments in mature
markets.
Libya Al Ahrar Project:
Popularly known as Libya TV, Libya Al Ahrar is a news
channel that was launched by Libya’s ex-information
Minister and journalist, Mahmud Shammam, during the
revolution in the country.
Together with its Qatar-based partner Gulf Media
(GMCO), BSA played a vital role in the establishment
of Libya Al Ahrar and its subsequent transformation
into a fully digital television network. Thanks to the
expert guidance and rapid project implementation, the
TV channel was capable of providing coverage of the
country’s elections.
Being an ambitious start-up venture, BSA initiated the
project by advising Libya Al Ahrar on how to build studios
in the country for its news and related programming.
All aspects of this roll out were expertly managed and
facilitated by BSA.
In addition to leveraging its core technical capabilities
to install permanent satellite uplink facilities from Tripoli,
Benghazi and Masrata and the setup of 12 Digital
Satellite News Gathering (DSNG) vans, BSA had to
accommodate for unique requirements of the project.
These included leasing satellite segments for occasional
broadcast on Arabsat and Eutelsat; and dedicating
extensive time and effort to identifying and hiring local
resources and training them to manage HD production
equipment.
For the channel’s main production facility, BSA
delivered a hanger setup which was completed in just
22 days. This involved steel work, sandwich panels,
acoustics, painting, power and meeting all infrastructure
ONWARDS
10. requirements. The company also equipped the facility
with 42 air conditioning unites and a 150 kVA generator
and UPS system for reliable 7/24 operations. In all,
16 Sony HD camera kits were deployed for the entire
project and four Non-Linear Editing (NLE) and GFX
rooms were built.
BSA also supervised the setup of the channel’s studio in
Benghazi. Design and lighting, configuring the AV, vision
and sound mixers, camcorders, CCU, CG, VTR, racks,
consoles, monitors, lighting, cables, and other studio
accessories were all organised under the BSA banner.
Al Aan FM Libya
Despite the turmoil in the country during the revolution,
BSA efficiently facilitated the establishment of six FM
radio transmission points in Tripoli, Benghazi, Sabha,
Masrata, Nalut, and Albayda. These enabled Al Aan
FM to successfully relay its feed via satellite to over
3.7 million listeners in all the major metropolitan cities
in Libya.
CASE STUDY LINKEDIN TV RADIO DEALS
11. Alwasat Radio Libya:
The company also handed over the completed
installation for another Libyan radio station, Alwasat
Radio, recently. The project involved installation of
3.5kw transmitters in three radio transmission sites in
Benghazi, Albayda and Tubruq.
AL AAN FM Syria:
BSA also undertook the deployment of Eight FM radio
transmitters in Syria to ensure the successful launch of
Al Aan’s radio service in the war-ravaged country.
SNG Services Syria
Tower Media Middle east was one of the first Companies
to transmit live from within the borders of war-torn Syria
and began its broadcasts at a time when all other
Opraters were operating from border crossings. While
the TMME team was fully mobile, its crew was limited to
working from within the free areas.
BSA provided TMME crew with two fully equipped
Satellite News Gathering (SNG) vans for use in Idlib and
Aleppo, as well as two cameras and full fly-away kits
to ensure backup was available. The crew were also
provided with microphones, a tape player, spotlights
and Thuraya satellite phones for communicating
between team members. With the consultancy and
support of BSA, the team uplinked their broadcasts via
Arabsat, using Thuraya IP for internet access.
F1 Fanzoon
BSA has been screening the Formula One live in the
UAE capital, Abudhabi, for the past four years. The F1
is relayed on HD multi-screens.
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13. Broadcast Systems Arabia
RAK Media Free Zone Tel : +971 50 2448786 Fax : +971 7 243 4894
P.O. Box 32429, Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Guneykent Mah sok 220, No 14, Ghaziantep Turkey
Tel: +905378445111
info@broadcastarabia.com
sales@broadcastarabia.com
BROADCAST
SYSTEMS ARABIA
www.broadcastarabia.com
