StarzPlay secures multi-year media rights deal with PFL
PFL action will kick off on StarzPlay in the MENA region on April 3 with the PFL World Tournament.
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PFL action will kick off on StarzPlay in the MENA region on April 3 with the PFL World Tournament.
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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.
The Awards honour excellence in the MENA satellite, broadcast, film and streaming markets.
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.
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 ...
During H1 2024, Evision demonstrated significant growth, surpassing 5.5m subscribers in the first half of 2024
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From Hollywood blockbusters to critically acclaimed Arabic and Turkish series, as well as local content, StarzPlay offers something for everyone, catering to diverse tastes and preferences across the MENA region.
The series' script is penned by Foad Yammine and Rami Awad, alongside director Mayar Al Nouri, who makes his debut as a television director.
A new StarzPlay Sports UFC streaming channel is set to debut, featuring UFC 300: PEREIRA vs. HILL and streaming all live UFC events.
Viewers will be able to watch the shows on channel number 25 OSN, channel number 251 at beIN, channel number 54 at STC, or via discovery+ available on StarzPlay and ...
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.
As formats compete to dictate trends in a diverse MENA environment, what is the nature of content production? Content experts discuss new trends, upcoming business models, changing consumer behaviours and ...
The awards recognise excellence and innovation in the Media and Entertainment industry.
The awards will be hosted at the Ritz Carlton, JBR on November 8, 2023.
StarzPlay has evolved over the years from being solely an OTT player in the MENA market to offering its robust tech platform to telcos and studios, both locally and globally. ...
The first Qatari production, the series sports a stellar cast of Arab and Western actors.
According to the study, football, StarzPlay Originals, and top Turkish titles are amongst the most-watched shows in Saudi Arabia.
The competition will scour the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Egypt for young footballing talent, following aspiring pros through trials and eliminations, until one player wins their “Italian Dream”.
Ahmed El Cheikh, MENA Distribution and International Development Director at France Médias Monde, shares insights on the network's regional interests and audience expansion strategies in an interview with BroadcastPro ME ...
In addition to Sky News Arabia, the platform will now live stream Al Arabiya, Al Hadath and Asharq News.
More than 240 meetings were held during the salon, during which co-funding and rights sharing discussions were encouraged.
According to the report, with 2.7m subscribers, Shahid VIP is the leading Arabic video-on-demand service.
Through its telecommunication partners, StarzPlay will distribute Sky News Arabia's content in the Middle East and North Africa region.
The initiative aims to encourage investment in MENA content projects through co-funding, co-production, and commissioning.
On March 31, 2023, the 16th edition of the Tata IPL will begin, with the final on May 28.
While most streaming platforms in the Arab world have been promoting themselves extensively in the market, one streamer has preferred to stay under the radar.
Since the release of Kaboos, StarzPlay has also witnessed a cross-border interest in the Arabic original.
Screening of the first two episodes of 'Kaboos' at Alkersal Avenue featured a roster of established and up-and-coming Arabic stars.
Huawei has partnered with STC TV to bring users an immersive viewing experience, supported by top-quality content and distribution technologies.
The series will feature five standalone episodes inspired by Arab folklore from the UAE, KSA, Kuwait and Egypt.
As broadcasters look beyond the seismic shifts of the past couple of years, continued investment and new types of partnerships will be essential to assuring business continuity, industry CEOs said ...
The match will be available to stream live on StarzPlay Sports across all the MENA regions except KSA.
The acquisition completion followed an initial announcement of the deal in March 2022.
The awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
Rise Studios is based in Dubai Media City and has already invested in companies across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Beirut, the UAE and the US including Partner Pro, Different Productions, ASAP, ...
Fans will have the flexibility to subscribe to monthly or season passes directly via StarzPlay.
Starzplay Arabia and Lionsgate Play, available in South and Southeast Asia, will remain as they are.
According to the study, comedy, anime, and Arabic drama continue to be the most-watched genres in Saudi Arabia.
OTT transformed the digital landscape for brands, content creators and broadcasters – and the pandemic transformed OTT. A recent roundtable, hosted by BroadcastPro ME in conjunction with Edgio (formerly Limelight), ...
Canon recently hosted a panel discussion with three well-known content creators working in different spaces – films, documentaries and social media platforms – to explore how they have evolved on ...
StarzPlay Sports will offer premium international and regional tournaments in football, cricket, boxing, basketball, golf, and more.
As part of this project, StarzPlay has created a team of advertising sales professionals within the company, headed by Hamad Malik.
StarzPlay subscribers will be able to watch the game for free on its AD Sports add-on channel.
His Highness Sheikh Hasher Bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, Director General of Dubai Department of Information officially opened CABSAT 2022 – the Middle East’s largest satellite, broadcast, and content event – ...
In two years, a lot has changed within the world of entertainment, with the onset of Covid leading to companies adopting different strategies for survival and growth.
CABSAT is expected to host more than 13,000 attendees from across the MENA region, with over 280 exhibiting companies and 120 leaders and speakers.
The consortium will join existing StarzPlay Arabia shareholders, including Starz, SEQ Investors, with E-Vision contributing its stake to consortium.
According to the study, 78% of its users will likely continue using the service.
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.
Lebanese stylist and beauty consultant Khalil Zein will host the reality show.
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 ...
Content acquisition experts have a tough job ahead of them, between balancing budgets and securing a continuous stream of content that keeps their subscribers on the platform. At the MENA ...
The awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday, November 16, 2021.
According to research, box office revenue in Saudi Arabia is poised to triple from US$150m in 2020 to $450m in 2021.
