Vijaya Cherian, Author at BroadcastPro ME

Arabic content landscape set for unprecedented growth in 2024

New normal inspires fresh storylines and alternative filming strategies

January 5, 2024

All signs point to a flourishing Arabic content sector in 2024 with Saudi Arabia contributing significantly to the advancement of...

Nurturing growth in Dubai’s dynamic media cluster

by Vijaya Cherian

December 4, 2023

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Dubai serves as a global destination for media companies and professionals, thanks to the support provided by Dubai Media City,...

Reflections on the 13th ASBU BroadcastPro Summit and Awards

by Vijaya Cherian

December 1, 2023

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Celebrating a journey of growth, collaboration and innovation.

OSN’s smart move

by Vijaya Cherian

November 16, 2023

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OSN has unleashed a new entertainment experience with the roll-out of OSNtv, a smart box that seamlessly integrates the pay-TV...

ASBU BroadcastPro ME Summit and Awards 2023

by Vijaya Cherian

November 10, 2023

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Managing Through Constant Disruption

Cultivating Engagement and Monetisation in OTT

by Vijaya Cherian

November 8, 2023

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The Future of Content Creation in MENA: Trends and Business Practices

by Vijaya Cherian

November 8, 2023

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Game-Changing Trends in Sports Broadcasting

by Vijaya Cherian

November 8, 2023

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Broadcast Tech Trends: IP, Cloud, AI and Edge Computing

by Vijaya Cherian

November 8, 2023

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Mastering Virtual Production

by Vijaya Cherian

November 8, 2023

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OTT Technologies: Building, Securing, and Delivering Content

by Vijaya Cherian

November 8, 2023

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Cultivating Engagement and Monetisation in OTT

by Vijaya Cherian

November 8, 2023

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Blinx blazes bold digital trail

by Vijaya Cherian

November 6, 2023

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A cutting-edge digital media hub has emerged in Dubai, designed to meet the demands of a tech-savvy, digitally immersed Arab...

ASBU BroadcastPro ME Summit and Awards returns for 13th edition

by Vijaya Cherian

November 2, 2023

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The event is scheduled for November 8th at the Dubai Knowledge Village Park Conference Centre.

Reshaping Arabsat’s future

by Vijaya Cherian

November 2, 2023

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A year ago, Eng Alhamedi Alanezi assumed the role of President and CEO at Arabsat, charting a new course for...

Nigerian federal government calls for increased investment in space sector

by Vijaya Cherian

October 20, 2023

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The Federal Government exhorted investors to harness the potential of Africa's space sector to unleash creativity and promote sustainable development.

Sports sensation

by Vijaya Cherian

October 19, 2023

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Iraqi Media Network (IMN) undertook a complete overhaul of its sports channel as part of its efforts to give sports...

Intelsat and Relativity Space sign multi-launch contract

by Vijaya Cherian

October 12, 2023

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The multi-year, multi-launch agreement for Terran R launches of Intelsat satellites will start in 2026.

StarzPlay’s stellar telco entry

by Vijaya Cherian

October 12, 2023

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StarzPlay has evolved over the years from being solely an OTT player in the MENA market to offering its robust...

ST Engineering iDirect makes strategic appointments to its leadership team

by Vijaya Cherian

October 11, 2023

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The executive appointments aim to broaden the company's networking expertise and strengthen corporate strategy.

Resounding success: Bahrain’s cutting-edge radio facility

by Vijaya Cherian

October 9, 2023

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Bahrain recently inaugurated a brand-new futuristic radio facility intended to house private radio stations. Eng Abdulla Ahmed Al Balooshi, Assistant...

US space sustainability legislation to shape activity in space industry: GlobalData

by Vijaya Cherian

October 5, 2023

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Analyst view based on the recent FCC fine to Dish for the improper de-orbit of its EchoStar-7 satellite.

NASA to use SpaceX rideshare for smallsat launch

by Vijaya Cherian

October 1, 2023

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NASA selects SpaceX to launch a pair of smallsats to study space weather as part of a rideshare mission in...

Insights from IBC 2023

by Vijaya Cherian

October 1, 2023

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A number of pivotal topics were highlighted at the 2023 IBC show, including cloud, artificial intelligence, 5G, VR/AR/XR, metaverse, gaming,...

Oman’s Ministry of Information implements extensive upgrade with UBMS and EVS

by Vijaya Cherian

September 25, 2023

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With an ageing broadcast system that had reached the end of its lifecycle, Oman's Ministry of Information roped in systems...

Plotting an independent path

by Vijaya Cherian

September 18, 2023

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In an exclusive interview with Vijaya Cherian, Pratixa Shah, co-founder of The Plot Pictures, talks about her role in shaping...

Engineering a solution

by Vijaya Cherian

September 14, 2023

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Recent discussions within the satellite communications industry seem to indicate a shortfall of satcom engineers globally. We asked industry experts...

New ASBU cloud platform offers silver lining to members

by Vijaya Cherian

September 12, 2023

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The Arab States Broadcasting Union recently launched its biggest technical innovation since MENOS, with the roll-out of the ASBU Cloud...

Exclusive: Omar Hilal on ‘Voy! Voy! Voy!’ ahead of theatrical release

by Vijaya Cherian

September 11, 2023

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'Voy! Voy! Voy!', Omar Hilal’s directorial debut, is awaited with huge anticipation as it gears up for a theatrical premiere...

Small GEO sats to create big impact

by Vijaya Cherian

September 6, 2023

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When Emile de Rijk fell short of funds to procure expensive Radio Frequency (RF) components for his research, he leveraged...

KSA drives content transformation in GCC

by Vijaya Cherian

September 3, 2023

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With film festivals, grants, new initiatives and rebate programmes, Saudi Arabia is attracting regional and international entities to its shores.

Total inspiration

by Vijaya Cherian

August 14, 2023

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From startup hire to executive director overseeing five offices in four locations across the world, Areej Itani has come a...

Exploring France Médias Monde’s Middle East quest

by Vijaya Cherian

August 8, 2023

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Ahmed El Cheikh, MENA Distribution and International Development Director at France Médias Monde, shares insights on the network's regional interests...

The impact of AI on the broadcast industry

by Vijaya Cherian

August 4, 2023

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AI is revolutionising the broadcasting industry by enabling data-driven analytics for informed decision-making, streamlining operations through automation, and delivering enriched...

Alaraby TV revolutionises election coverage

by Vijaya Cherian

August 3, 2023

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Qatari broadcaster Alaraby TV set a new benchmark in election coverage by developing a data platform in-house and innovatively combining...

Houssam Al Khaled moves to Cleeng

by Vijaya Cherian

July 19, 2023

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Al Khaled worked at Red Bee Media as a Regional Sales Director, CSM, prior to joining Cleeng.

AR Rahman at the launch of the Reinvent docu-series from Firdaus Studio, Expo City Dubai

by Vijaya Cherian

June 26, 2023

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The music director and producer speaks about Firdaus Studio, AI and music, and his upcoming project.

Reel of Fortune

by Vijaya Cherian

June 12, 2023

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The entertainment industry is growing rapidly, with revenues projected to grow from $27.86bn in 2022 to $48.76bn by 2027, according...

TOD announces Man City’s Treble Bid Live in 4K for UAE fans

by Vijaya Cherian

June 9, 2023

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Season-ending football showcase complements exclusive access via TOD to beIN Sports and entertainment channels on users’ preferred devices or smart...

The BroadcastPro ME Manufacturer Awards 2023 – a more detailed video

by Vijaya Cherian

June 7, 2023

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For those who would like to see a longer version of the awards, we have edited this special version for...

Will Du also take the same path as Etisalat by e& with regards to beIN?

by Vijaya Cherian

June 5, 2023

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Following Etisalat by e&’s announcement to discontinue beIN channels on the elife platform, one wonders if the contract between du...

Made in Egypt

by Vijaya Cherian

June 2, 2023

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EgyptSat is one of the few companies in the Arab world known for manufacturing satellite-related products at its own factory...

Neom confirms nine-production deal with Telfaz11, says more to come

Global Media Congress announces Neom as headline sponsor

by Vijaya Cherian

June 1, 2023

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Neom currently has a pipeline of 16 productions with up to 40 likely to take place over the next couple...

Etisalat by e& discontinues beIN channels

SoftAtHome provides Alexa voice control feature to Etisalat by e&

by Vijaya Cherian

June 1, 2023

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Customers who wish to continue accessing beIN content will be able to do this directly through beIN's official channels.

Unlocking the universe

by Vijaya Cherian

May 11, 2023

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From nascent entrepreneur to seasoned satcom professional, Reema Omari has come a long way since she first boldly stepped out...

The rise of the UAE space sector

by Vijaya Cherian

May 11, 2023

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From making history as the first Arab nation to land a rover on the moon to sending an Emirati astronaut...

My biggest takeaway from NAB this year

by Vijaya Cherian

May 10, 2023

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AI-driven tech, virtual production, AR/VR and cloud solutions were all big at the show but the one that truly merited...

Kratos pioneers the move to virtual ground systems

by Vijaya Cherian

April 6, 2023

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Greg Quiggle, Vice President of Product Management · Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, discusses how the company is pioneering the...

Keeping their eye on the ball

by Vijaya Cherian

April 5, 2023

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Qatar's outstanding execution of the 2022 World Cup has forever raised the bar for future host countries, while beIN’s top-notch...

MENA’s content market is climbing new heights

by Vijaya Cherian

April 3, 2023

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As the content market heats during Ramadan, the tech industry has also started buzzing with NAB and CABSAT just around...

Blitz strategy: Playing to win

by Vijaya Cherian

April 3, 2023

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Over the last year, StarzPlay has beefed up its sports assets. The most recent addition is the TATA Indian Premier...

Alkass takes the virtual route at World Cup

by Vijaya Cherian

March 20, 2023

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The Qatari sports channel built a virtual studio in just three months, moving the goalposts for broadcasting in the region.

A tour of CNN’s high-tech hub in Abu Dhabi

by Vijaya Cherian

March 13, 2023

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CNN went live from its multi-million-dollar broadcast facility in Abu Dhabi last month, marking a new chapter in the network’s...

Keeping a watch on streaming

by Vijaya Cherian

March 6, 2023

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MENA streaming platform Shofha has been running a quiet but profitable operation in the region’s OTT space since its launch...

Watch out for Shofha

by Vijaya Cherian

March 6, 2023

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While most streaming platforms in the Arab world have been promoting themselves extensively in the market, one streamer has preferred...

Dare to be different

by Vijaya Cherian

February 13, 2023

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In a market dominated by big players producing drama series, Reim El Houni, who helms Dubai production house Ti22 Films,...

Camera professionals train at RED Foundation workshop

by Vijaya Cherian

February 10, 2023

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The workshop focused on the RED Digital Cinema DSMC3 cameras, specifically the Komodo, V-Raptor, and V-Raptor XL.

A fresh take on news

by Vijaya Cherian

February 8, 2023

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Al Mashhad, which went live last month, is looking to target Arab youth with a mix of edgy content and...

A new TV station enters UAE market

by Vijaya Cherian

February 4, 2023

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Al Mashhad goes live with edgy content, immersive experiences and out-of-the-box digital initiatives.

Asharq news moves up the ranks

by Vijaya Cherian

January 14, 2023

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Backed by accurate and insightful content, multiplatform Arabic-language news service Asharq is cementing its reputation in the MENA media landscape.

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