Vijaya Cherian, Author at BroadcastPro ME

DFI to host worldwide TEDx event

July 11, 2011

The Doha Film Institute(DFI) has announced that it will be hosting a worldwide TEDX event meant exclusively for TEDx organisers...

One Day in Europe at the Royal Film Commission, Jordan

by Vijaya Cherian

July 10, 2011

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The Royal Film Commission, Jordan in cooperation with the Goethe Institute in Amman will be screening the German-Spanish film One...

Al Kass’ new wheels

by Vijaya Cherian

July 10, 2011

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Qatar-based sports broadcaster Al Kass has expanded its outside broadcast fleet with the addition of two new large trailers that...

Empire International to distribute Imagenations films in MENA

by Vijaya Cherian

July 10, 2011

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Producer Imagenation Abu Dhabi has signed an exclusive agreement with distributor Empire International,...

Emirates Film extends deadline

by Vijaya Cherian

July 10, 2011

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For those looking to submit their original entries for the Emirates Film Competition(EFC) 2011, there is a little more time.Filmmakers...

Irdeto acquires Rovi Corporations BD+ technology for Blu-ray

by Vijaya Cherian

July 9, 2011

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Irdeto, a global software security and media technology company has announced the acquisition of BD+ technology for Blu-ray from Rovi...

IABM announces addition of new members

by Vijaya Cherian

July 7, 2011

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The International Association of Broadcasting Manufacturers (IABM) has added 13 new members since the beginning of 2011.The broadcast and media technology...

Jordanian short qualifies for Oscar nomination

by Vijaya Cherian

July 7, 2011

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Jordanian director Zaid Abu Hamdan's Baheya and Mahmoud has qualified for an Oscar nomination in 2012, a milestone in Arab filmmaking.Abu...

Jordan Film Fund accepting applications for first round of grants

by Vijaya Cherian

July 6, 2011

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Applications are now open for the first round of the Jordan Film Fund (JFF), the first grant of its kind...

Avid offers crossgrade promotion for FCP users

by Vijaya Cherian

July 6, 2011

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Avid is offering a Final Cut Pro crossgrade promotion for qualified Final Cut Pro customers.The offer aims to encourage Final...

DIFF to present Arab films at London fest

by Vijaya Cherian

July 5, 2011

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The Dubai International Film Festival will present a selection of award-winning Emirati and Arab films in London this month, as...

Gulf firms focus on social networking

by Vijaya Cherian

July 5, 2011

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A survey by Regus has found that 50% of Gulf firms have successfully used social networking to win new business...

Azza Aboul Magd, freelance production manager speaks to BroadcastPro ME about her latest project.

by Vijaya Cherian

July 5, 2011

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African DTT adoption advances with NGB contract

by Vijaya Cherian

July 4, 2011

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Next Generation Broadcasting (NGB), which operates as consumer brand Smart TV, will supply a DVB-T/T2 receiver conformance regime To Digital...

Melody House supplies art centre with PA system

by Vijaya Cherian

July 3, 2011

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HK Audio speaker systems distributor Melody House has supplied non-profit art centre Pavilion Downtown...

DFI filmmakers attend Fest Training Ground, Portugal

by Vijaya Cherian

July 3, 2011

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Four young filmmakers from Doha Film Institute have attended the Fest Training Ground in Portugal. The event is now in...

Shure distributor supplies AVI-SPL with UHF-R+

by Vijaya Cherian

July 3, 2011

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Dubai-based rental systems integration firm AVI-SPL has purchased Shure wireless microphone systems from local distributor Nicolas Kyvernitis Electronics (NMK) Enterprises. The...

Saudi Production House invests in Hamlet

by Vijaya Cherian

July 2, 2011

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Al Nujoom Media Production has deployed the Hamlet MonitorScope MS9000 in its outside broadcast...

Giovanni Fraeyman, broadcast manager and consultant on some of the challenges of working in the Middle East.

by Vijaya Cherian

June 30, 2011

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Newtec appoints first authorised repair centre in the Middle East

by Vijaya Cherian

June 28, 2011

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Turkey-based SVS Telekom has signed a landmark deal with Newtec to become its first third party repair centre in the...

The Gulf’s first ‘ladies only’ cinema to open in Qatar

by Vijaya Cherian

June 28, 2011

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Qatar based Aspire Zone Foundation(AZF) is set to open the Gulf's first ladies-only cinema in Doha on June 30.According to...

TBS Arabia announces new animation development studio in Abu Dhabi

by Vijaya Cherian

June 27, 2011

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Turner Broadcasting Systems Arabia (TBS Arabia) will launch a new Cartoon Network animation development studio, Cartoon Network Studios Arabia, as part of a new...

Reto Brader from Utah Scientific tells us why he was in Dubai recently.

by Vijaya Cherian

June 27, 2011

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Hassan Chahine, tech advisor at Dubai Media Inc. says demand for Smart TV features will rise.

by Vijaya Cherian

June 27, 2011

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New TV channel from Wataniya Telecom to air during Ramadan

by Vijaya Cherian

June 27, 2011

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Kuwait-based telecoms company Wataniya Telecom has announced that it will launch its own satellite channel on July 15, 2011.The channel...

Japanese cartoons in focus at Bahrain conference

by Vijaya Cherian

June 27, 2011

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?A series of events based on the Japanese cartoon industry will be hosted at a cartoon, comic and video game...

MBC Group offers sneak preview of HD channels ahead of July 1 launch

by Vijaya Cherian

June 26, 2011

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MBC...

Jean-Pierre Nouws, senior product manager, Axon on the challenges broadcasters face in terms of aspect ratio conversion.

by Vijaya Cherian

June 23, 2011

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Ali Jaber takes over from Tim Riordan at MBC Group

by Vijaya Cherian

June 23, 2011

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MBC's Group TV Director Tim Riordan, who is well known for negotiating many of the content acquisition deals with Hollywood...

Beirut’s Screen Institute announces cash grants for four film projects

by Vijaya Cherian

June 22, 2011

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Four film projects have received cash grants from The Screen Institute, Beirut this month.Crayons from Askalan: Lebanon $15,000 (Production)Director: Laila...

Andreas Spechtler, head of Dolby EMEA on the company’s expansion to the region.

by Vijaya Cherian

June 22, 2011

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Number of FTA channels up by 10.5% between April 2010-’11

by Vijaya Cherian

June 21, 2011

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Egypt & Saudi Arabia, followed by the UAE, host the highest number of FTA channels broadcasting in the Arab World,...

Arab Film Festival Australia 2011 to screen 12 films from DIFF

by Vijaya Cherian

June 21, 2011

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Arab films that received recognition at Dubai International Film Festival and Gulf Film Festival are...

3DTV not expected to be mainstream success

by Vijaya Cherian

June 20, 2011

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Fewer than half of the 11 million 3DTV-ready homes in the UK in 2016 will be active and regular users...

TSL acquires Celtic Audio

by Vijaya Cherian

June 20, 2011

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TSL has acquired Celtic Audio Ltd., a UK company that specialises in the development of professional audio technology enabling the...

Sony PSMEA secures HD contract in Bahrain

by Vijaya Cherian

June 19, 2011

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Bahrains Information Affairs Authority (IAA) has...

EXCLUSIVE- Ex-Baynounah staff to join Abu Dhabis freelance scheme

by Vijaya Cherian

June 19, 2011

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The Abu Dhabi Media Zone Authority has offered ex-Baynounah staff the opportunity to join its freelance scheme at preferential rates,...

OSN expands marketing team with new appointments

by Vijaya Cherian

June 19, 2011

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OSN has announced...

EXCLUSIVE – twofour54 tadreeb acquires SAE Dubai for US $7million

by Vijaya Cherian

June 16, 2011

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twofour54 tadreeb acquired SAE Dubai for US $7 million from global...

Sanjay Raina, COO of Taj TV, on his new role and the road to HD.

by Vijaya Cherian

June 16, 2011

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Sky News Arabia begins construction in Abu Dhabi

by Vijaya Cherian

June 16, 2011

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Sky News Arabia, which...

Hyung Paik, President of LG Electronics Gulf speaks about the new partnership between LG and Etisalat.

by Vijaya Cherian

June 16, 2011

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New deal makes Etisalats video-based services available on LGs 3D Smart TV

by Vijaya Cherian

June 15, 2011

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[caption id="attachment_4376" align="alignright" width="300" caption="K.W.Kim, president of LG Electronics, MEA with Matthew Willsher, CMO of Etisalat and Ali Al Ahmed,...

CABSAT announces dedicated DSLR zone for 2012 exhibition

by Vijaya Cherian

June 14, 2011

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CABSAT will introduce a new zone dedicated to DSLR cameras, technology and...

Dubai film fest invites entries

by Vijaya Cherian

June 14, 2011

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The eighth edition of Dubai International Film Festival, which will be held from December 7 to 14, 2011, is presently...

MBC launches US $10 million campaign to promote HD

by Vijaya Cherian

June 12, 2011

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As part of its efforts to encourage its free-to-air viewers to shift...

As long as TV is strong, online media will be weak in the Middle East

by Vijaya Cherian

June 12, 2011

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Despite all the good news that has been coming from the Middle East regarding...

MBC unwinds for High Definition launch

by Vijaya Cherian

June 12, 2011

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Technical preparations are under way at MBC for the launch...

EXCLUSIVE: ECSSR issues tender for digital archive system

by Vijaya Cherian

June 12, 2011

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The Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR), a state-backed entity engaged in monitoring and research activities for the...

Clearing the Cloud- III

by Vijaya Cherian

June 12, 2011

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In the last part of this series, Andy Davies...

Qatar Media Corporation to be restructured

by Vijaya Cherian

June 11, 2011

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A new decree issued by Qatars Deputy Emir and Heir Apparent His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will...

Etisalats LTE launch to provide limitless broadband access

by Vijaya Cherian

June 10, 2011

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State-backed telecoms...

Malcolm Wall confirmed as CEO of Abu Dhabi Media

by Vijaya Cherian

June 8, 2011

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BroadcastPro ME has received official confirmation from Abu Dhabi Media...

Abacus Rentals invests in ConTour Array

by Vijaya Cherian

June 5, 2011

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[caption id="attachment_4286" align="alignright" width="300" caption="The Abacus Rentals team with the HK Audio ConTour Array system and the sales team of...