Media capability centres are emerging as a strategic alternative to traditional models and fragmented outsourcing, offering an integrated approach to scaling media operations, says Neha Modi.
Episodes of 'Million Dollar Listing UAE' Season 2 will begin streaming exclusively on StarzPlay starting December 10, 2025, with two new episodes released weekly.
StarzPlay to stream UFC 322 early bouts for free as two world title fights take over Madison Square Garden.
The Awards celebrate outstanding achievements across the MENA region’s satellite, broadcast, film and streaming industries.
The independent analysis measured consumer perceptions of streaming platforms across several areas such as content quality and platform reliability.
The new Abu Dhabi Media Network (ADMN) section on StarzPlay will provide viewers with a free and high-quality viewing experience.
The deal will make ADM's digital catalogue of more than 5,000 hours of Arabic programming available exclusively on StarzPlay's ad-supported tier, a move Omdia identifies as a win-win strategy.
Premiering on November 6, the series will stream on StarzPlay shortly after its Korean debut.
The partnership introduces StarzPlay’s premium entertainment and sports streaming to customers across e& Egypt platforms through an exclusive package unveiled at GITEX Global 2025.
The movie centres on the life of mixed martial arts and UFC fighter Mark Kerr, focusing on his personal struggles with addiction and his career.
The awards will be hosted at the Habtoor Grand, Dubai Marina, on November 11.
In early 2024, the company signed a major deal with Netflix, followed shortly by an alliance with Disney+.
The two new FAST Channels will be joined next month by wedotv movies, a localised version of wedotv’s film channel.
More than 50 exhibitors from last year are returning, reflecting the event’s consistent growth and industry confidence.
More than 50 exhibitors from last year are returning, reflecting the event’s consistent growth and industry confidence.
Two championship clashes — UFC 320 and PFL Road to Dubai — plus stacked fight cards, streaming live and exclusively on StarzPlay across MENA.
StarzPlay’s exclusive live stream will make the event accessible to viewers across the region via its platform.
The new coverage will deliver in-depth pre- and post-match analysis, tactical insights and commentary from some of the Arab world’s most popular voices in football.
Serie A matches will be available live and on-demand with dual-language commentary in Arabic and English.
During H1 2025, Starz ON surpassed 10m installs, a nearly five-fold increase compared to the previous year, and added 2.4m new installs quarter-over quarter.
The series is both produced and distributed by Sony Pictures Television (SPT).
Viewers can enjoy a regularly updated selection of family-friendly shows such as 'Tom & Jerry', 'Gumball', 'Ben 10', 'Teen Titans Go' and 'Scooby-Doo'.
The series is a spy thriller that follows the leader of undercover CIA operations on the war on terror by enlisting female operatives that are known as Lionesses.
iQIYI has developed a MENA-specific content library, offering Chinese-language dramas, films, animations and variety shows thoughtfully adapted to reflect local tastes and cultural preferences.
The leading streaming service is local player Shahid on 4.4m subscribers, followed by YouTube Premium, Netflix and StarzPlay.
Tapping into the MENA region’s growing passion for cricket, evision has built a dominant sports portfolio through smart rights deals, platform innovation and unique monetisation strategies. In an exclusive conversation ...
Every Ramadan, more than 120 satellite TV channels across the Arab world engage in a high-stakes content race. Scripted dramas – aka musalsalat – become cultural currency, and platforms compete ...
With CABSAT 2025 set to spotlight the convergence of sport, streaming and strategy, the region’s media economy is being redefined from hyper-local fan coverage to global rights battles, and from ...
Episodes rollout weekly, alongside the official US release, starting Monday, May 5, 2025.
Committed to boosting local content production, StarzPlay has delivered major projects, including Abu Dhabi-based ‘Unstoppable: The Italian Dream’, reinforcing the emirate’s role in global content creation.
The six-episode series features a starry cast of actors from nine countries, combining history, action-adventure and romance.
His new role will focus on enhancing the platform’s advertising offerings, fostering partnerships and driving revenue growth for the streaming service.
Image Nation Abu Dhabi and StarzPlay kick off production this month on the real estate reality series 'Million Dollar Listing: UAE'.
PFL action will kick off on StarzPlay in the MENA region on April 3 with the PFL World Tournament.
The new enterprise streaming service offers industry-specific entertainment and digital signage solutions for businesses.
Users can enjoy exclusive premieres for 'Afkar Ommi', 'Fedda, Al-Masar', 'Min Al-Ahad' 'Ela Al-Khamees' and 'Qate’e Wareed'.
New product offerings like short dramas, recommendations and in-app shopping will be available while streaming content.
As Ramadan approaches, enjoy fresh flavors on Starz ON for free this season with a brand-new cooking show.
Alongside of The Future of Media Exhibition (FOMEX), SMF25 will serve as a premier platform for industry innovation, networking, knowledge sharing and collaboration.
The tournament will bring together eight of the world's top cricketing teams, all vying for the trophy and the white jacket.
StarzPlay will directly provide Seekr’s AI-powered products to partners and external stakeholders, enabling business scaling with features like GenAI metadata extraction, enhanced chatbots, deep learning search and anti-piracy tools.
With a diverse array of content, the FIFA+ channel caters to a broad audience, from die-hard football fans to casual viewers, primarily targeting adults aged 18-50.
AI-assisted personalisation and monetisation, optimising CDNs, examining security solutions to safeguard emerging threats in streaming, dynamic broadcasting scalability and streaming flexibility were some of the topics regional CTOs discussed at ...
The event will feature 14 bouts, including a historic clash between Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan.
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, over 300 industry professionals gathered for a day of knowledge sharing and networking. One of the highlights was our sports panel, which discussed monetisation ...
The movies supplied by Falcon Films will debut on Starzplay throughout 2025, including titles such as 'A Weekend in Taipei', 'Alarum', 'The Surfer', 'Panda Plan', 'Horizon: Chapter 2' and 'Oh, ...
The new AWSN channel will offer a comprehensive range of sports content, including live matches, highlights, and exclusive shows for sports like football, basketball, tennis, cricket, and others.
DICM 2024 facilitated more than 2,500 B2B meetings, showcasing the latest trends, opportunities, and innovations in the media and entertainment sector.
The reality show will feature new 50-minute episodes every week, with each episode bringing new twists, emotional moments, and edge-of-your-seat challenges.
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 ...
The Awards honour excellence in the MENA satellite, broadcast, film and streaming markets.
Viewers can now explore and purchase Trendyol's trending products in real-time while enjoying their favourite streaming content, creating an integrated, convenient, and highly engaging shopping experience.
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 company's consolidated revenues for the first nine months of 2024 were recorded at AED42.7bn, growing 9% YoY, reflecting continued growth across most verticals.
Raghida Abou-Fadel joins the streaming platform its Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
DesiPlay TV's presence on Starz On, a prominent streaming platform in the region, is expected to further fuel its popularity and reach among Hindi content consuming audiences.
Partnership to deliver cloud solutions, supporting AI deployment and digital transformation across the region.
The awards will be hosted at the the Habtoor Grand, Dubai Marina on November 6.
With 2.5 million unique users, Sharqiya group-backed 1001 is Iraq’s leading hyper-localised streaming platform.
