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May 6, 2025

Live demos will run throughout the show, and experts will be available for tailored briefings on how Planetcast’s cloud-first architecture is reshaping media delivery in today’s complex digital landscape.

YouTube TV signs deal with Disney to restore channels

YouTube touches one billion daily hours of video consumption

December 12, 2024

Sports and children’s programming dominated the YouTube TV landscape in 2024.

SES continues broadcast renewal streak in Europe

November 7, 2024

SES' renewed multi-year contracts with Austrias largest media provider and public broadcaster ORF, and Telekom Srbija.

SES and Warner Bros. Discovery renew multi-year broadcast partnership

November 5, 2024

Under the agreement, SES will provide playout services and satellite capacity to deliver WBDs SD and HD channels across Germany and Austria.

SES and Sky extend UK-Ireland partnership

October 11, 2024

SES will extend the capacity for multiple transponders, with expiration dates through 2029.

E-visionaries

September 10, 2024

by Anne-Sophie Cornet and Eyal Yoskovitz

In just a couple of years, evision has evolved from a traditional content aggregator into a trailblazing media powerhouse. By boldly entering new markets, challenging conventional business norms and forging ...

Personalised programming in the FAST lane

July 25, 2024

With a surge in the uptake of FAST channels, we look at the key factors that help boost viewer engagement and monetisation.

Cashing in on the stream

by Kalyani Gopinath

July 22, 2024

Industry experts gathered for a roundtable organised by BroadcastPro ME and Cleeng in Dubai to discuss how to future-proof their OTT services.

Embarking on excellence

May 20, 2024

Under the ambitious framework of Saudi Vision 2030, Saudi Broadcasting Authority is spearheading a transformative journey to revolutionise its broadcasting infrastructure. From the groundbreaking metamorphosis of Studio A to the ...

E-Ramadan Content Market gears up for fourth edition

Ramadan 2024 sparks surge in user engagement on digital platforms: DICM

May 3, 2024

According to Google's "Ramadan Insights" research, households in the MENA region have the highest number of internet-connected devices globally, with an average of 14 devices per household.

BBC Kids content to launch on MBC Group’s Shahid

February 2, 2024

BBC Kids will offer 200 hours of premium programming, fully dubbed into the Arabic language, in a safe environment.

Insys and To-Do Media bring Arabic content to mobile devices

Middle East media & entertainment market to reach $66.99bn by 2029: Mordor Intelligence

January 30, 2024

The Middle East media and entertainment Market holds immense potential for growth, presenting opportunities for industry players to adapt, innovate, and thrive in a dynamic landscape.

From views to value, the monetisation trends shaping OTT today

by Keith J Fernandez

December 11, 2023

As the OTT media space becomes increasingly competitive, industry professionals at the ASBU BroadcastPro Summit discussed ways to improve viewer engagement and monetisation to stay in the race.

Yes Studios secures deals for documentary ’44 Hours’ in US, Norway, and New Zealand

November 20, 2023

The documentary is a yes Docu and Einat-Emma Shamir production, co-produced with Neue Celluloid Fabrik Film produktion and SWR, in co-operation with ARTE and directed by Rotem Gross.

MBC Group and Dubai Media secure rights for Spanish drama ‘Boundless’

November 15, 2023

Shahid has acquired the series for MENA territories, and Dubai Media secured the rights for its free TV channels, Dubai TV, and Dubai One.

Blinx blazes bold digital trail

November 6, 2023

A cutting-edge digital media hub has emerged in Dubai, designed to meet the demands of a tech-savvy, digitally immersed Arab audience. With a strong focus on providing content optimised for ...

Young adult series and football drive views for Amazon Prime

by Staff Writer

October 30, 2023

Amazon Original series 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' was the most viewed series on Prime Video while the season opener for Thursday Night Football was the most watched TNF game ...

Unlocking the power of data

by Pankaj Krishna

September 4, 2023

Streaming companies and TV broadcasters can better target their audience if they have the right data and know how to analyse it.

Two in three CTV/OTT advertisers plan to increase spending: Premion

July 3, 2023

Three-quarters of CTV/OTT advertisers view CTV/OTT advertising as an extension of their linear TV strategy.

A+E Networks EMEA expands streaming channels in Europe

June 30, 2023

Customers in these regions will have access to A+E Networks EMEA’s programming as an on-demand subscription service.

Warner Bros. Discovery holds licensing talks with Netflix for HBO series

June 22, 2023

The non-exclusive deal, which is still to be completed, means the show might still appear on Max, WBD’s rebranded streaming service.

Amazon Studios launches new distribution unit

Amazon plans to launch ad-supported tier on Prime Video

June 9, 2023

Amazon is planning for the ad breaks to be short and could still choose to continue with the present format.

FAST takes hold in MENA

by Sammer Elia

May 11, 2023

It is an exciting time for streaming in the MENA region and, as we head into CABSAT, the industry here is as dynamic and as constantly changing as ever.

Technology, media entities unite to build trust in online content

Amazon launches MGM+ International across Europe

April 6, 2023

Lionsgate+ subscribers who signed up via Prime Video Channels will now get access to MGM+ International.

Streaming services to spend $85bn on sports rights in 2023: Ampere

February 22, 2023

According to Ampere Analysis, New major NFL deals with Amazon and YouTube mean streamers will account for one-fifth of all sports rights spend this year.

MBC Group ties with immersive social app Vuz

February 17, 2023

Vuz will launch special social channels for MBC Group on its platform.

OSNtv box brings TV and apps together in one place

November 7, 2022

Viewers can access 18 exclusive OSN channels, 29 partner channels and 1000+ Free-to-Air channels.

YouTube launches Primetime Channels

November 3, 2022

Primetime Channels will feature shows and movies along with trailers, behind-the-scenes footage and cast interviews.

Saudi Arabia to lift four-year ban on BeIN Sports

Measat to migrate BeIN Sports channels to its recently launched Measat-3d satellite

October 25, 2022

All three pan-regional channels of beIN Sports covering Asia-Pacific will be based on Measat-3d after October 31, 2022.

MBC Group opens new HQ in Riyadh

September 19, 2022

Under an agreement signed with Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Farhan in 2020, MBC Group has moved its headquarters from Dubai to Riyadh.

How software changes the satellite game

September 13, 2022

Software-defined satellites present an $87bn revenue opportunity thanks to payload flexibility and price advantages. But challenges around production, ground operations and interoperability must first be resolved, experts tell Keith Fernandez.

Arabsat signs deal with Profen to launch TV bouquet on Badr-4 satellite

September 10, 2022

The deal between Arabsat and the Turkish company will bring a larger variety of Turkish- and Arabic-language channels to viewers within the Arabsat footprint.

Media convergence and its many facets

by Sarah Nathan

August 15, 2022

As media houses straddle the worlds of linear and OTT, understanding what media convergence entails on the technical, infrastructural and business levels is increasingly important. In conjunction with Red Bee ...

A+E Networks to launch DTC service Crime+Investigation Play in September

August 12, 2022

Crime+Investigation Play will feature more than 1,000 hours of premium programming and local originals of true-crime content.

MENA sports production – The missing links

by Sarah Nathan

June 15, 2022

BroadcastPro ME teamed up with Abu Dhabi-based media company IP Studios to host a discussion in Arabic – a first for the market – on MENA sports production. Sarah Nathan ...

A glimpse of Saudi and UAE TV audience measurement developments at CABSAT 2022

May 20, 2022

Audience data for around 5m UAE-based TV viewers updated daily on index.mena.tv platform while KSA gears up for audience date with Nielson.

Amazon announces first device manufacturing line in India

Amazon wins EC approval for MGM acquisition

March 17, 2022

Amazon has won EU antitrust approval for its $8.5bn acquisition of MGM.

Gearing up for global expansion

March 8, 2022

Rotana Media Group is ambitiously upgrading various parts of its facility in Egypt with state-of-the-art infrastructure, as part of a larger plan to move more aggressively into global markets. BroadcastPro ...

Measat collaborates with Amagi to distribute Toonz Kids

February 21, 2022

Toonz Kids will broadcast edutainment and entertainment programmes for children aged four to 12.

Cinedigm and Exeest launch film submission portal for indie filmmakers

February 17, 2022

Filmmakers can submit their work for a $50 fee onto the submission portal, created with Exeest.

Taking streaming to the next level

by Staff Writer

December 20, 2021

With the rise in prominence of streaming services, winning share of time, mind and wallet has become critical in an increasingly crowded market. This panel explored new strategies and discussed ...

Amazon appoints Kelly Day to lead Prime Video International

December 1, 2021

Prior to Viacom and Awesomeness, Day worked in various roles at Discovery and AOL and served as CEO of venture-backed video company Blip Networks.

SES orders two GEO satellites from Thales for broadcast services

November 19, 2021

SES has picked Thales Alenia Space to build the Astra 1P and Astra 1Q satellites for a launch in 2024.

Sawa Rights Management inks multi-year agreement with SES

October 28, 2021

Sawa to distribute 14 TV channels across the MENA region via MonacoSAT satellite located at 52 degrees East.

Driving innovations in streaming

October 11, 2021

BroadcastPro Middle East, in association with Limelight, recently hosted a roundtable exploring new trends in the streaming market and the role of CDNs in offering a better user experience. We ...

Bahrain Radio’s digital makeover

June 14, 2021

While most of the GCC countries have put their broadcast projects on hold, Bahrain’s Ministry of Information Affairs (MIA) released a number of tenders over the last year for massive ...

Arabsat extends its reach

June 7, 2021

No satellite operator in the MENA satellite space wields as much power and influence as Arabsat, which was founded in 1976. Arabsat has been serving the growing needs of the ...

SES announces total reach of 361mn TV homes worldwide

March 24, 2021

The number of TV homes receiving HD content from 19.2 degrees East also continued to increase to 84%, representing an increase of almost 30% over the past five years.

What to expect in 2021 for broadcast industry! The experts speak

February 20, 2021

2020 brought a lot of unexpected change that will perhaps continue into 2021 – but some solution providers and broadcasters have had time to take stock of the situation and ...

Strategies to win the OTT race

December 14, 2020

With a plethora of streaming services vying for eyeballs, panellists at the MENA OTT Conference debated on some core issues that could potentially make or break a streaming service.

How AI can accelerate content creation

by Guest Columnist

October 10, 2020

Media companies are in a race to create volumes of compelling, high-quality content for many different markets and distribution channels. But doing so has its challenges, explains Russell Wise.

Tata Sky partners with Accedo to develop UI for its smart set-top box

September 8, 2020

The Android TV enabled device provides content from linear TV and a host of OTT apps onto a television screen.

BeIN offers ‘Harry Potter’ films as part of new content line-up for September

September 7, 2020

The films can be viewed by activating the video-on-demand feature to purchase all ten movies together or rent them one at a time.

Vox Pop: The Road To IP

August 10, 2020

BroadcastPro ME reached out to some manufacturers and solution providers to ask what they thought were some of the key drivers behind IP adoption in the market.

COVID-19: Its impact on the media world – Part I

May 12, 2020

Senior market executives and analysts from various facets of the media industry share their insights with BroadcastPro ME.

Sponix Tech – Getting Ahead of the Game

February 8, 2020

From playing professional football to developing unique software-based technologies that have taken the world of sports broadcasting by storm, Mohammad Ali Abbaspour, founder and CEO of Sponix Tech, has come ...

Viu signs deal with GMM Grammy to provide regional content for users in Thailand

November 12, 2019

Viu delivers premium Asian content in different genres from top content providers with local language subtitles as well as original production series under the ‘Viu Original’ initiative.

Ross Video delivers signal efficiency with Gator-Toolbox

October 25, 2019