IBC calls for Technical Papers for IBC2025 Conference
The deadline for submissions is Friday, February 7, 2025.
The deadline for submissions is Friday, February 7, 2025.
No conference is complete without a discussion on monetisation. Our high-profile OTT discussion at the BroadcastPro Summit explored strategies for content localisation, partnerships, collaborations, user engagement, and the integration of ...
At the recent BroadcastPro ME summit, MENA media chiefs discussed key topics including changes in advertising strategies, the evolving SVOD market, the role of GCC regulators in media, the rise ...
Quickplay Shorts products are available in both AWS and Google Cloud (GCP) marketplaces.
The film was inspired by a 2015 incident in Egypt where a viral video of a dog's brutal killing led to four men being jailed.
The Dubai Films and Games Commission will establish regulatory frameworks to support the growth of the film and video gaming industries and enhance their contribution to Dubai's economy.
Under Reynold’s leadership, Imagine will remain focused on putting its customers first, and delivering quality products on time and on budget.
The tournament's cumulative linear viewership reached 707.3 million—120% higher than the previous Asian Cup—and social media content generated 1.7 billion views.
The award seeks to recognise outstanding achievement and innovation in Arabic content production, including, short films, commercial videos, podcasts and social media content.
This alliance seek to reinforce the position of both companies in the media and broadcast sector across the Middle East.
The launch event in Saudi Arabia offered attendees an immersive photography experience with carefully crafted experiential spaces that showcased each camera's unique capabilities.
The pioneering solution will leverage OSNtv's strengths such as ad-skipping restrictions, fewer ads than other CTV platforms, higher share of voice, and increased ad recall to deliver higher value to ...
Hosted by Carly P. Reilly and Uptin Saiidi, it combines expert analysis and insights on the latest and biggest news topics in the technology and crypto industries.
Bill Michels will lead Gracenote’s global product team as the company looks to grow its suite of video, sports and music products.
The partnership reflects both companies’ commitment to innovative content creation to meet the diverse needs of audiences in the rapidly evolving KSA market.
White Peaks Solutions partners with NPAW to Enhance KWIKmotion OTT Platform
The agreements cover various facets such as mutual cooperation for the delivery of fresh regional narratives, accessibility to Viory content, and the provision of broadcast services, exclusive video content and ...
These include the Studios at Yas Creative Hub, the rollout of a comprehensive suite of creative services, and the introduction of a fully customisable and portable podcast suite.
The satellite footprint is strategically designed to cover the MENA region, thus optimising signal coverage, and facilitating significant viewership for the channel.
The survey findings illustrate that high-quality video is becoming a vital asset for organisations aiming to engage customers, investors, and employees.
GFX Eterna aspires to become a driving force in shaping a new era of filmmaking and dedicate to contributing to the creation of timeless cinematic masterpieces.
The findings underscore the industry's concerns amid the explosion of streamers into the sports marketplace and the fragmentation of sports media.
Following its success in Asia, the show is now expanding beyond its borders and 'The Final Pitch: Dubai' will be the show’s first edition in the Middle East.Â
Participants will learn how to create impactful content that fits current media industry trends and resonates with audiences across digital channels.
Fady Melek, a senior colourist with more than 20 years of experience in the film industry, has been at Katara Studios since 2017, where he works on grading feature films ...
The new partnership enables wedotv to extend the reach of its FAST native content to a larger audience of connected TVs across MENA, as well as a new audience of ...
The company's strong performance is marked by an 18% ARPU increase on direct subscribers and 28% growth in streaming engagement.
Turkish dramas remain a staple on Viu, PCCW’s pan-regional OTT video streaming service, with their popularity and viewership continuing to grow year after year.
By the close of 2024, the region is expected to reach nearly 2,500 screens, reflecting the rising demand for cinematic experiences across MENA, driven primarily by Saudi Arabia.
Net profitability across the Group’s three business segments showed solid improvement in 9M 2024, led by Shahid’s performance which delivered a YoY increase of 35.9% in revenue.
Scalability and efficiency have been definitive as cloud transforms the way media companies run operations, generating swiftness, maintaining robust protection in the wake of unforeseen challenges and doing away with ...
Nagarajan’s focus will be on scaling Vizrt’s international growth, and enhancing its offering for customers, partners and users.  Â
SES' renewed multi-year contracts with AustriaÂ’s largest media provider and public broadcaster ORF, and Telekom Srbija.
BroadcastPro ME takes a tour of the cutting-edge studio at the Higher Colleges of Technology’s Yas campus, integrated by Advanced Media Trading. This state-of-the-art facility promises to ignite creativity and ...
Under the agreement, SES will provide playout services and satellite capacity to deliver WBDÂ’s SD and HD channels across Germany and Austria.
In addition to the expanded traditional offerings, Warner Bros. Discovery is set to introduce two highly anticipated FAST channels, CNN Fast and a kids FAST channel, to Evision’s Starz On ...
The season was launched within one week of its telecast in Turkey, complete with Arabic dubbing - a first for the platform.
Manish Kalra will now lead ZEE5’s operations across both India and international markets, with a mandate to drive the platform’s growth and profitability worldwide.
The Arab Co-Production Salon was established to connect high-level media professionals, producers, and investors in film and TV Content across the Arab world and globally.
This development not only highlights the rapid growth of Netflix but also underscores the long-term licensing potential of its vast content library.
The new website is part of Studio52’s strategic expansion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and is designed to provide seamless access to top-tier video production services for clients.
The new payloads represent a significant leap forward in EO capabilities and telecommunications technology, as well as towards the commercialisation of Mira's HAPS technology
The deal includes access to Pay 1 current films, first-run scripted and unscripted series, and a vast selection of library films and series from Miramax, Nickelodeon and Paramount+.
As the Middle East news scene heats up, Sky News Arabia is adopting a data-driven approach to enhance its content and reach a broader audience. In an exclusive interview with ...
The partnership combines NiS’s expertise in voice dubbing with Sawa Media’s comprehensive suite of services, including production and post-production, channel playout, subtitling, video processing, and smart EPG services.
Fuji TV's 'Kami.app Season 2' and Happinet Phantom Studios' 'Acro Trip' will stream as simulcasts on Shahid.
Paul Mongey, a DoP based between Dubai and the UK, arrived at IBC with a shopping list. With an emphasis on enhancing collaboration for international clients, he explored cutting-edge technologies ...
With Saudi Arabia experiencing a corporate gold rush, the Kingdom’s media assets have become highly coveted on the global stage. Seizing this opportunity, Saudi Broadcasting Authority has launched an online ...
SES will extend the capacity for multiple transponders, with expiration dates through 2029.
Mather Al-Ali will drive sales across all Vislink solutions in the Middle East and Africa, focusing on growing the defense, military, and public safety business.
CTV campaigns that combine native and mobile video components achieve over 60% brand recall.
BeIN Sports to broadcast more than 400 live NBA basketball games including NBA Global Games, holiday games, NBA All-Star 2025, the NBA Playoffs, the Conference Finals, and the Finals.
The service is now available across the Kingdom, including major cities like Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam.
The new stc play website and apps are currently available in Arabic and English, with additional features in development.
The Qwen 2.5 release will see over 100 models being made open-source.
In recent years the streaming industry has witnessed a significant shift in viewer preferences, with free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) surging in popularity. According to a recent Omdia report, while ...
Samsung Gulf Electronics recently introduced its AI-powered Neo QLED 8K TV sets, showcasing advanced AI-driven picture quality, 8K upscaling and a raft of features that mark a significant step toward ...
With 80% of consumers in the MENA region expressing a desire to use AR daily, these updates will be crucial for local brands aiming to build meaningful connections with their ...
In June, ASBU hosted the 24th edition of the Arab Radio and TV Festival, uniting key players from the Arab world to expand their reach and strengthen regional unity. BroadcastPro ...
As Katara Studios' second Arabic production, 'Chasing Dreams' underscores their commitment to creating original Arabic content and telling meaningful stories.