Vijaya Cherian, Author at BroadcastPro ME

Gearing up for global expansion

March 8, 2022

Rotana Media Group is ambitiously upgrading various parts of its facility in Egypt with state-of-the-art infrastructure, as part of a...

Saudi Arabia’s makeover

New normal inspires fresh storylines and alternative filming strategies

by Vijaya Cherian

March 3, 2022

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In the meantime, BroadcastPro ME is hosting its second annual sports conference, this time under the sponsorship of IP Studios.

Creating kids’ content – It’s not child’s play

by Vijaya Cherian

February 24, 2022

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Producing and distributing children’s content has been their forte for the last decade. Now the founders of Jordan’s PG Studios...

Women on a mission

by Vijaya Cherian

February 21, 2022

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Powerful female voices are emerging on the MEA film landscape, and their stories are receiving recognition and applause across the...

Advanced Media to mark 20th anniversary with digital cinema community event

by Vijaya Cherian

February 16, 2022

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CINE2022 will offer the platform for filmmakers and production enthusiasts to come together and discuss the latest technologies, trends and...

Is NFTs the next big thing for creators?

by Vijaya Cherian

February 6, 2022

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'The Red Ape Family' rakes in a couple of million dollars as NFT enthusiasts queue up to buy episodes of...

Surviving the new world order

by Vijaya Cherian

January 25, 2022

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The popular CEO panel was back at the ASBU BroadcastPro Summit, with industry stakeholders examining the status quo and discussing...

Alaa Siam to head Optical Devices Division at Fujifilm Middle East

by Vijaya Cherian

January 25, 2022

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Siam takes over from Amrit Pandrangi, who has now moved on to a new role at Fujifilm Business Innovation.

Game changer

by Vijaya Cherian and Nusrat Ali

January 17, 2022

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‘Eish Al Tahdi’ (Live the Challenge) is a brand-new gaming championship that launched on SBC last month and aims to...

Saudi Broadcasting Authority ropes in Art Format Lab to produce reality TV show

by Vijaya Cherian

January 14, 2022

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The new lifestyle show hopes to capitalise on the growing interest in fashion among female audiences in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning entertainment sector

by Vijaya Cherian

December 27, 2021

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Saudi Arabia is teeming with film festivals, live performances, concerts, and film production, among other things.

The roadmap to digital innovation

by Vijaya Cherian

December 27, 2021

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In Dubai’s Kempinski Hotel, the Grass Valley Middle East Tech Summit tackled some of the most challenging aspects of digital...

Istikana chief announces ambitious plans for 2022

by Vijaya Cherian

December 10, 2021

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Having enjoyed great success in international markets, the streaming platform is now ready for its next phase of expansion in...

Media Rating Company to roll out TV audience measurement with Nielsen in Saudi Arabia

by Vijaya Cherian

December 9, 2021

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MRC’s strategy is to deliver the KSA TAM system, which is set to transform Saudi Arabia’s media landscape by providing...

The demand for Arabic originals is on the rise

by Vijaya Cherian

December 9, 2021

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Over the past few years, investments in high-quality Arabic productions have steadily increased, thereby inspiring production houses to cater to...

‘Banat Abdul Rahman’ snags People’s Choice Award at Cairo International Film Festival

by Vijaya Cherian

December 8, 2021

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'Banat Abdul Rahman' is the debut feature of Jordanian writer/director Zaid Abu Hamdan and AMN’s first attempt at producing a...

Exclusive: SBA collaborates with Art Format Lab for new game show on SBC Channel

by Vijaya Cherian

December 5, 2021

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This new format aims to attract young video game fans in Saudi Arabia to linear television.

BREAKING: IBC cancels in-person event in Amsterdam

IBC recognises global news broadcasters with its highest award

by Vijaya Cherian

November 23, 2021

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Escalating Covid-19 concerns within Amsterdam compelled the event organiser to take this decision.

The show must go on

by Vijaya Cherian

November 22, 2021

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Michael Crimp, CEO of IBC gives us a preview of the preparations IBC has made to receive attendees in light...

Setting a new agenda at the ASBU BroadcastPro Summit

by Vijaya Cherian

November 15, 2021

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The BroadcastPro Summit & Awards 2021 promises to be a powerful showcase for the debates, strategies and innovations now ripe...

BeIN at the top of its game

by Vijaya Cherian

November 11, 2021

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At a recent virtual IABM event, Israel Esteban, CTO of beIN Media Group, joined international professionals from Olympic Channel, SVT,...

Creating the right exposure

by Vijaya Cherian

November 9, 2021

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Six years ago, the Expo 2020 site was an empty desert wasteland. Today, it is home to some of the...

A special tribute to Hassan Ghoul

by Vijaya Cherian

November 7, 2021

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We hope to bring together some memories of Hassan at the ASBU BroadcastPro Summit, which will take place at Westin...

Keeping the world connected

by Vijaya Cherian

October 19, 2021

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Texas-headquartered AST SpaceMobile, the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly through standard mobile phones,...

Giving us the full Viu

by Vijaya Cherian

October 18, 2021

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Viu recently announced impressive growth numbers for H1 2021, especially in Southeast Asia. BroadcastPro ME caught up with Rohit D’silva,...

Driving innovations in streaming

by Vijaya Cherian

October 11, 2021

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BroadcastPro Middle East, in association with Limelight, recently hosted a roundtable exploring new trends in the streaming market and the...

Industry gears up for CABSAT as Expo 2020 begins

by Vijaya Cherian

October 4, 2021

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Expo 2020, the largest event since the pandemic, unfolded its pavilions this week, attracting millions of people, and soon Dubai...

Ambassadors of Arabic content

by Vijaya Cherian

October 4, 2021

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Ninetnine, a content distribution company helmed by Samir Zehani and Adel Hamla, has successfully catered to North African and Arabic...

A new dimension

by Vijaya Cherian

September 20, 2021

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Iraq’s Al Sharqiya Group, known for its news and general entertainment channels, recently built and kitted out a brand-new TV...

Driving creativity

by Vijaya Cherian

September 13, 2021

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Porsche MEA recently celebrated the launch of its all-electric Taycan Cross Turismo with a video that shows the car being...

Ecommerce experts to share their experience at MENA OTT conference

by Vijaya Cherian

September 6, 2021

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OTT is not unique to the broadcast business, which means there are fresh lessons to learn from other verticals.

Great expectations at CABSAT 2021

by Vijaya Cherian

September 6, 2021

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Thomas Löffler, Assistant VP of Exhibitions, Dubai World Trade Centre, offers a quick brief on what to expect at the...

Al Arabiya and Al Hadath to move operations to KSA from Dubai

by Vijaya Cherian

September 2, 2021

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A report in Al-Nashra stated that the Saudi Crown Prince expects all Saudi media companies to operate from home ground.

OSN breaks the mould

by Vijaya Cherian

August 23, 2021

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The BroadcastPro Tech Summit opened with a keynote presentation from the OSN team: Zahra Zayat, Senior VP – OTT Digital...

A new wave of podcasts

by Vijaya Cherian

August 19, 2021

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It all began with Basel Anabtawi wanting to listen to a good talk show on his night runs. From there,...

There is hope, opportunity, optimism with the cloud

by Vijaya Cherian

August 17, 2021

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Grass Valley’s positive views on the Middle East market need no introduction; but how ready and willing are regional operators...

Breaking new ground with the cloud

by Vijaya Cherian

August 12, 2021

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With the Covid-19 outbreak creating a huge appetite for binge-watching services, entertainment platforms experienced massive traffic, compelling media houses to...

Virtual conferences bring new perspectives to the table

by Vijaya Cherian

August 10, 2021

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Moving an event online can seem overwhelming, but making it happen is often more beneficial than expected.

IP Studios to manage production and broadcast of combat event in Dubai

by Vijaya Cherian

July 25, 2021

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The event will feature Dubai’s young businessman and influencer Rashed Saif Belhasa aka Money Kicks and YouTube sensation Anas Elshayib.

DKL Studio shoots three films in parallel for Saudi market

by Vijaya Cherian

June 28, 2021

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The films are being scheduled for release at the end of summer.

CNN in the time of Covid

by Vijaya Cherian

June 22, 2021

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When Covid-19 hit the world, news organisations were the first to take action, innovating extensively to retain the audiences that...

Bahrain Radio’s digital makeover

by Vijaya Cherian

June 14, 2021

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While most of the GCC countries have put their broadcast projects on hold, Bahrain’s Ministry of Information Affairs (MIA) released...

In the big league

by Vijaya Cherian

June 7, 2021

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Football has attracted some of the world’s most lucrative TV rights deals, with some contributing to more than 50% of...

Arabsat extends its reach

by Vijaya Cherian

June 7, 2021

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No satellite operator in the MENA satellite space wields as much power and influence as Arabsat, which was founded in...

Positive market stories in a Covid-19 economy

by Vijaya Cherian

June 5, 2021

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Covid-19 didn’t stop Bahrain Radio or Advanced Media from forging ahead with their business strategies

Arabsat reveals new findings on satellite TV penetration in MENA

by Vijaya Cherian

June 5, 2021

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The study conducted by Arabsat in conjunction with IPSOS revealed that satellite continues to enjoy a whopping 97% market share...

Integrating Intelligently

by Vijaya Cherian

May 25, 2021

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He was only eight when he first took apart a phone and put it back together again. A passionate engineer...

Eagle Films and Millennium Media join hands for Arab productions

by Vijaya Cherian

May 24, 2021

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The team will use Millennium Media’s state-of-the-art production facility in Bulgaria for the four productions.

Advanced Media to relocate headquarters to Sheikh Zayed Road

by Vijaya Cherian

May 19, 2021

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After running its operations at Al Khaleej Centre since 2003 when it launched, Advanced Media is now moving to a...

Unlocking the potential of social

by Vijaya Cherian

May 19, 2021

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Social media platforms play a big role in the sports ecosystem, helping rights owners to increase audiences through fan engagement...

Game on!

by Vijaya Cherian

May 17, 2021

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BroadcastPro Middle East's inaugural virtual sports broadcasting conference explored how the arrival of OTT and the more recent Covid-19 lockdown...

Bringing the fight to the UAE

by Vijaya Cherian

May 10, 2021

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Muay Thai and kickboxing are recent additions to the UAE sports scene, with a great opportunity to attract a younger...

The changing dynamics of sports broadcasting in MENA

by Vijaya Cherian

May 6, 2021

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Improving the broadcast and OTT experience has the potential to improve overall fan satisfaction, resulting in increased opportunity for better...

CABSAT 2021: The next frontier of content

by Vijaya Cherian

April 27, 2021

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After conducting a virtual edition last year, CABSAT is back for an in-person gathering and exhibition. Thomas Löffler, AVP, Exhibitions,...

Gearing up for a new normal in sports and broadcasting

Celebrating growth with BroadcastPro ME’s tenth anniversary

by Vijaya Cherian

April 8, 2021

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MENA leaders are setting the stage for more sports events to be hosted in the region.

MENA’s Content King

Content production in MENA: Digging deeper into the dynamics

by Vijaya Cherian

April 8, 2021

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One of the biggest MENA production houses has remained resilient in the face of the lockdown that crippled the production...

In conversation with Abe Shady Aboul Naga, GM, Viu ME, PCCW Media Company

by Vijaya Cherian

March 26, 2021

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Viu hit 45m MAU and 5.3m paid subscribers and ranks No.1 for number of users in Southeast Asia.

From Adversity to Prosperity – CEO Panel

by Vijaya Cherian

March 25, 2021

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During Covid-19, have some media entities had great success even outside the OTT environment? They have, as we learned during...

Back to the future – Tech Panel

by Vijaya Cherian

March 19, 2021

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With no handbook on how to get through a long-term lockdown, CTOs had to come up with quick measures to...

Streaming comes up tops in pandemic – Panel Discussion

by Vijaya Cherian

March 12, 2021

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Covid-19 brought the world to a standstill and forced people to stay at home, resulting in an accelerated demand for...

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