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Recent discussions within the satellite communications industry seem to indicate a shortfall of satcom engineers globally. We asked industry experts working in different sectors for their views on the topic ...
Recent discussions within the satellite communications industry seem to indicate a shortfall of satcom engineers globally. We asked industry experts working in different sectors for their views on the topic ...
BeIN Sports previously garnered 79m cumulative views on its YouTube channel during the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021.
Al-Khelaifi, who is the Chairman at beIN Media Group, has secured a second consecutive four-year term (2023-2027) following unanimous vote at the recent general assembly held in Berlin.
The Asia Cup will be jointly hosted by Sri Lanka and Pakistan for the first time.
StarzPlay has gone a step further by introducing an exclusive Annual Cricket Pack, aiming to provide enhanced value to cricket enthusiasts throughout the region.
BeIN will broadcast the opening and closing ceremonies and matches, semi-finals and finals across the MENA region on its free-to-air channel, beIN Sports.
Running from June 8 until July 31 across the MENA, the discount drops by 1% each evening – the earlier the subscription, the bigger the savings.
From discreetly stepping into female majlises at Arab weddings and fixing malfunctioning camera systems to managing a crew of eight to 50 people, from directors and cameramen to technicians at ...
The three-day exhibition will provide a platform for industry leaders and experts to exhibit advanced solutions to accelerate the growth of MENA’s entertainment sector.
On match days, the live broadcast begins at 5:30 PM for evening games and at 1:30 PM for day games.
Over the last year, StarzPlay has beefed up its sports assets. The most recent addition is the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. In an exclusive interview with Vijaya Cherian, ...
On March 31, 2023, the 16th edition of the Tata IPL will begin, with the final on May 28.
The Qatari sports channel built a virtual studio in just three months, moving the goalposts for broadcasting in the region.
MENA streaming platform Shofha has been running a quiet but profitable operation in the region’s OTT space since its launch in 2016. In an exclusive interview with Vijaya Cherian, CEO ...
According to the data, stopping piracy of a single Hollywood major movie release can trigger revenues of between $130m and $280m in the US alone.
Saudi presenter Tariq Al Hammad will lead the Arabic studio analysis, whereas the English studio will be fronted by beIN’s presenter Nicky Crosby.
The initiative aims to promote a culture of peace and social integration, enhance the role of sports in alleviating suffering, provide mental support, and share the joy of global tournament.
BIGG TV brings the full World Cup experience to Middle Eastern audiences with live FIFA E-tournaments.
More than 200 Emirates aircraft are equipped with live TV, featuring dedicated sports channels - Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra.
A selection of new films from the world's festival circuit will be shown as part of the programme in Jeddah.
The film won a post-production grant from the Doha Film Institute.
The acquisition completion followed an initial announcement of the deal in March 2022.
Fadaat Media recently relocated its operations from London to Qatar, just in time for the World Cup in November. In an exclusive interview with Vijaya Cherian, Ali Husseini, Director of ...
Cricket fans in the UAE will be able to watch the action on the CricLife MAX channel on eLife TV and Switch TV, as well as on the StarzPlay app ...
The multi-year rights deal includes the remaining fixtures of both the ongoing AFC Champions League 2022 and AFC Cup 2022 up to 2032.
It is a six-team tournament that will be held between August 27 and September 11.
The agreement will give brands access to all the sporting events including Saudi Super Cup, American National Football League, and AFC Champions League.
Al-Qahtani will work as an analyst on BeIN Sports to cover football matches.
The upcoming tournament, starting from June 30, will be available with Arabic commentary from beIN’s basketball experts.
Cricket is the world’s second most popular sport, with an estimated 2.5bn fans globally, but it hasn’t quite reached its full potential in the Middle East. At the IP Studios ...
StarzPlay subscribers will be able to watch the game for free on its AD Sports add-on channel.
With OTT having moved into mainstream entertainment and fewer people watching linear channels, broadcasters’ models and strategies must adapt to fit ever-changing interests. The IP Studios Future of Sports Broadcasting ...
Under the agreement, BeIN Sports will broadcast the remaining matches of HSBC Rugby Sevens 2022 on April 9 and 10.
The AFC Champions League 2022 Group Stage will start on April 7, 2022.
Both companies will offer 4K and HD trucks, including Gravity Media's HD OB vehicle with DSNG capability, Suhail.
The matches will be broadcast on BeIN's four dedicated linear television channels and its beIN Connect streaming service.
January’s Super Cup wasn’t just a thrilling football match between two stalwart teams, it marked the debut of a number of exciting firsts on the UAE football scene, from buggy ...
Saeed Izadi, current head of Singapore and India operations will head the Middle East office, with Ammar Hina taking on the role of business development director for the MENA region.
StarzPlay has recorded a 479% increase in subscriptions as compared to the same time last year (YoY).
According to the report, SVOD revenue will reach $667m by 2026, driven by improvements in connectivity, elevated levels of pay-TV cord-cutting and the launch of new global platforms.
The popular CEO panel was back at the ASBU BroadcastPro Summit, with industry stakeholders examining the status quo and discussing their plans for 2022 and strategies to maintain a commercially ...
GolfTV will be available for $9.99 as a standalone package on StarzPlay.
The partnership aims to empower the region to be the global hub of the advertising world.
At the MENA OTT conference hosted by BroadcastPro Middle East, a panel of industry experts discussed emerging global and MENA business models to make streaming services commercially viable, the role ...
After being postponed last year due to the pandemic, the championship will take place in Qatar from November 15 to 20.
BeIN is also the official broadcaster of the UEFA Women's Champions League, UEFA Women's Euro 2022, Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, W Series, among others.
The dedicated package is designed for South Asian expatriates in the MENA region and includes entertainment and cricket channels.
The Lebanese Basketball League or FLB League is the top basketball league in Lebanon and one of the top leagues in Asia.
Subscribers can also follow the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup on beIN’s OTT service beIN Connect.
Subscribers in UAE will be to watch Asian Championships on Abu Dhabi Sports Asia 1 and Abu Dhabi Sports Asia 2 channels via StarzPlay.
The new agreement will see MMS provide its expertise in both digital and broadcast marketing and advertising, offering new opportunities and solutions for local and regional businesses.
The technology will be featured at the World Expo in Dubai in Q4 of 2021 and the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Football has attracted some of the world’s most lucrative TV rights deals, with some contributing to more than 50% of a club’s profits. This is also true for the UAE, ...
It will also offer live shows, syndicated programmes, popular podcasts, as well as exclusive broadcast rights to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, ICC Women’s World Cup and more.
Rights, monetisation, distribution deals, fan engagement and piracy are some of the most critical discussions around sport today. Industry experts navigated them within a MENA context at the Future of ...
Muay Thai and kickboxing are recent additions to the UAE sports scene, with a great opportunity to attract a younger audience. In an exclusive interview with Vijaya Cherian, Mohamad Yehya, ...
The deal gives StarTimes non-exclusive rights in Africa to broadcast AFC Champions League 2021 and the AFC Cup 2021.
Saudi Sports Company will initially showcase all competitions through its GSA over-the-top (OTT) live platform service before broadcasting via satellite on television channels.
This year’s Qatar ExxonMobil Open will feature tennis superstars Roger Federer and Dominic Thiem.
beIN Media Group and its flagship sports channel beIN Sports will broadcast the 2021 Australian Open men’s qualifying on its OTT service beIN Connect for its subscribers and viewers live ...