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ZEE5 Global appoints DMS as Middle East ad sales partner

by Staff Reporter

November 25, 2019

The digital entertainment platform, which caters to the South Asian diaspora in the Middle East, offers over 100,000 hours of content across 17 languages

No security breach, says Disney on reports of Disney Plus accounts being hacked

by Shifa Naseer

November 21, 2019

Users claimed that their accounts were hacked within hours of the streaming service going live with the error message saying that their password was wrong.

4K on wheels: Mediapro’s OB van in Abu Dhabi to produce live sporting events

by Vijaya Cherian

November 21, 2019

The UAE’s first 4K OB van has arrived in Abu Dhabi, and it promises to raise the level of live sports production in the region. BroadcastPro takes an exclusive tour...

STARZPLAY and Intigral extend content deal to 2023

by Staff Writer

November 18, 2019

STARZPLAY has renewed its contract for a second time with Intigral to cater to Saudi Arabian audiences.

ZEE5 registers three-fold surge in subscriptions in October

by Staff Reporter

November 15, 2019

Following the introduction of a 50% discount offer on its annual subscription package, ZEE5 has seen a 20% growth in total subscription revenues over the period.

Disney Plus launches. Lizzie McGuire, The Lion King make comeback

by Shifa Naseer

November 12, 2019

Disney will dig deep into its content library to allow users to stream Disney, Pixar and Marvel movies and shows on its streaming service Disney Plus.

Disney bans Netflix ads ahead of streaming service launch. Business or war?

by Staff Reporter

November 11, 2019

Ahead of launching its streaming service, Disney has banned ads from Netflix on all of its TV platforms and pulled out its content from the platform.

UTURN Group and Webedia join forces to create Arabic media powerhouse

by Staff Reporter

November 4, 2019

Webedia Arabia will also be launching Millenium Arabia – an Arabic platform focusing on gaming and esports in the near future to further diversify its offering. Edouard Griveaud, VP Gaming...

Apple TV+ launches today at 9 PM GST

by Staff Reporter

November 1, 2019

The service offers a seven-day free trial and at a monthly fee of $4.99, the subscription can be used on six accounts using Family sharing.

YouTube channel issues open casting call for upcoming Khaleeji series

by Staff Reporter

October 29, 2019

The professional YouTube series aims to inspire, engage, and entertain Generation Z viewers in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the GCC.

Ahmed Amin to star in Netflix series ‘Paranormal’

by Staff Reporter

October 27, 2019

'Paranormal' is based on the best selling books in the Arab world by author Ahmed Khaled Tawfik. Production will commence in November in Egypt.

Snap expands Discover in the Middle East with 18 new Shows

by Staff Reporter

October 21, 2019

New Shows include those from the Saudi Broadcasting Authority, Telfaz11, Dubai TV and Augustus while Rotana Media Group and Online Lifestyle Network have renewed their existing Shows for a new...

New Saudi comedy production launches on Intigral’s Jawwy TV

by Staff Reporter

September 25, 2019

The 30 half-hour episodes feature Saudi actors Rashed Al Shamrani, Hassan Assiri and Fayez Al Maliki.

ZEE5 and Jalesh Cruises partner to launch exclusive offers in the Middle East

by Staff Reporter

September 18, 2019

This partnership gives Jalesh Cruise guests in the Middle East a one-month free subscription to ZEE5, offering them access to the platform's premium content including Originals and Bollywood movies.

Rotana Audio Visual partners with Twitter to offer voting on The Talent

by Staff Reporter

September 16, 2019

The Twitter platform allows fans to vote for their favourite contestant of The Talent programme through Direct Messages.

Arabsat announces the launch of streaming service with Tooli

by Vijaya Cherian

September 15, 2019

Tooli will initially carry Arabsat’s free-to-air channels but is already in talks with pay-TV content owners and platforms to bring their content as well onto the platform with the aim...

MediaKind announces solutions from its Universe portfolio

by Staff Reporter

September 11, 2019

The scalable solutions announced are Aquila Streaming’, ‘Cygnus 360° Events’, ‘Cygnus Contribution’ and ‘Cygnus Distribution’, which will enable service providers, operators, content owners, and broadcasters to launch new offerings without...

Zahra Zayat, Head of MENA, YuppTV, discusses the secret to the company’s growth in the region

by Vijaya Cherian

September 10, 2019

YuppTV came quietly onto the MENA scene two years ago, and has gone from strength to strength under the leadership of Zahra Zayat, VP and Head of MENA.

Nat Geo Kids Abu Dhabi launches new Arabic-language science show

by Staff Reporter

September 5, 2019

Each 30-minute episode will feature educational topics ranging from conducting polymer experiments to creating a hologram out of a broken CD and more.

JioTV to stream Abu Dhabi T10 League matches live in India

by Staff Reporter

September 5, 2019

The deal will provide the 330m Jio subscribers with live access to all 29 matches in the ten over format league, being held in the UAE from 14-24 November.

Netflix, 600 media houses apply for licenses under Turkey’s e-broadcasting rules

by Vijaya Cherian

September 3, 2019

Ebubekir Sahin, head of RTUK, wished media organisations good luck in a tweet and commented that Netflix, Blu TV, PUHU TV, Turkcell, Vodafone, Digiturk and TİVİBU were some of the...

ZEE5 Global to offer free news bouquet to APAC, MENA and Africa

by Staff Writer

August 27, 2019

Audiences in these countries will be able to access 15 news channels and watch content on business, sport, entertainment, and other trending news free of charge in seven languages.

Viu partners with Warner Bros for remake of ‘Pretty Little Liars’

by Staff Reporter

August 27, 2019

The two companies have collaborated to produce the latest international adaptation of the series "Pretty Little Liars" in Asia.

Disney unveils international rollout of streaming service

by Staff Reporter

August 21, 2019

The company will launch the service in the United States on November 12. Subsequent launches will follow in Canada, Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand.

ZEE5 Global partners with EUROSTAR Group in the Middle East

by Staff Reporter

August 19, 2019

Through this partnership, customers in the UAE and other GCC markets can avail ZEE5 subscription packs at the nearest EUROSTAR retail outlet.

Du to discontinue offering ITV Choice from August 20

by Staff Reporter

August 17, 2019

The content provider informed customers in an email which stated that from 20 August, ITV Choice (227) will be automatically removed from packages.

ZEE5 Global to premiere special programming slate for Indian Independence Day

by Staff Writer

August 14, 2019

The special programming slate will include the premiere of two original web series, ‘Gondya Ala Re’ in Marathi-language, ‘Satyameva Jayate’ in Bengali-language as well as an eclectic mix of shows.

Viu partners with Discovery Networks APAC for “No Sleep No FOMO” series

by Staff Reporter

August 11, 2019

With this partnership "No Sleep No FOMO", a travelogue series, will be screened on Discovery Channel and Discovery Asia in Brunei, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, the...

Weyyak becomes SVOD-only service outside MENA

by Staff Reporter

August 6, 2019

The new paid service, which comes in the form of premium monthly or weekly subscription plans, is available for users in the region.

Foxtel, BBC Studios ink long-term agreement

by Staff Reporter

August 6, 2019

Foxtel is to launch the BBC Earth documentary channel as part of a content refresh for the 24-year relationship between the Australian pay-TV operator and BBC Studios. As well as...

Streaming service Iflix exits Middle East

by Staff Reporter

August 6, 2019

Iflix and its partner Zain are working together to wind down its operations in the Middle East with the aim of focusing on iflix's core markets in Southeast Asia.

EXCLUSIVE: OSN terminates Netflix partnership

by Vijaya Cherian

August 5, 2019

Netflix will not be available on the OSN platform, effective August 11, 2019.

Bango expands resale across Middle East and Asia

by Staff Reporter

July 29, 2019

The new partnerships will enable subscribers in UAE, India, Singapore, Spain, Philippines and New Zealand to access streaming media subscription services as part of their existing plans, enabled by Bango...

Indian streaming service SonyLIV launches in UAE

by Staff Reporter

July 28, 2019

"SonyLIV aims to offer an inclusive viewing experience to the users here with stories that suit their interests, preferences and viewing patterns," said Uday Sodhi, Business Head, Digital Sony Pictures...

Showmax launches in Nigeria with two ‘Big Brother Naija’ shows

by Staff Reporter

July 27, 2019

The video streaming service priced at $8 per month features a slate of Nigerian TV shows, movies, international hit series and Hollywood and Bollywood blockbusters.

Netflix launches $3 mobile-only subscription in India

by Staff Reporter

July 26, 2019

After missing Q2 subscriber targets, the streaming platform hopes this lower-priced option will help it compete with its competitors in India such as Amazon, which charges $1.87 (129 rupees) per...

Zero Density partners with AJA Video Systems to power AR broadcast solutions

by Staff Reporter

July 23, 2019

With this announcement, AJA's Corvid 44, Corvid 88 and KONA 5 high density, multi-format video I/O cards are certified for use in Zero Density's Reality EngineTM virtual studio system.

iflix raises over $50m in new funding round led by Fidelity

by Staff Reporter

July 22, 2019

The successful funding round provides the company with the capacity to aggressively pursue growth strategies and further increase the active userbase which surpassed 17m in May 2019.

Broadpeak expands presence in Middle East with new Dubai office

by Staff Reporter

July 21, 2019

With local sales and support presence in the Middle East, Broadpeak will now be in a better position to help content providers and pay-TV operators in the region take advantage...

Abu Dhabi Media launches UFC Arabia app in MENA

by Staff Reporter

July 18, 2019

The digital subscription service will offer customers live online access to all UFC events, as well as a comprehensive content library, which will be available in English and Arabic.

Netflix to launch Arabic-language Original drama series “Dollar”

by Staff Reporter

July 17, 2019

The 15-episode series starring Lebanese actor-comedian Adel Karam and Algerian actress Amal Bouchoucha will begin streaming from August 8 and will be available with subtitles in 20 languages.

BeIN partners with sports start-up incubator

by Staff Reporter

July 16, 2019

The new partnership will give QST access to BeINs worldwide network, with the company currently operating across five continents and 43 countries.

‘Colors Ka Sartaj’ winners announced

by Staff Reporter

July 14, 2019

The grand finale was judged by Javed Jaffrey and witnessed a participation of over 600 contestants from across 60 labour camps in the UAE.

ZEE5 strengthens outreach in the Middle East with slew of initiatives

by Staff Reporter

July 10, 2019

As part of the digital platform's campaign in the region, ZEE5 will roll out several activities across multiple priority markets, with the Middle East being amongst the first.

Nielsen expands YouTube Digital Ad Ratings to 26 countries including UAE

by Staff Reporter

July 10, 2019

With this expansion, Nielsen DAR clients in the UAE will have access to age and gender demographics for consumers viewing advertising on YouTube mobile app, as well as audience reach...

National Geographic announces six-part wildlife series, Hostile Planet

by Staff Reporter

July 1, 2019

The programme has logged 1,800 hours of footage, traversed all seven continents in 82 shoots over 1,300 days of filming and employed 245 crew members.

DKids to air new season of Bob the Builder in the Middle East

by Staff Reporter

June 30, 2019

Designed to educate and entertain pre-school age viewers, the show weaves elements of the STEM curriculum, with real and practical learning value.

IndiaCast’s Colors Ke Sartaj talent show returns to UAE for second season

by Staff Reporter

June 24, 2019

The Grand Finale for the show will take place on July 12, 7 pm at the DULSCO Village Arena, Al Quoz, Dubai. Winners of the show will receive prizes of...

SAWA Rights Management launches Insight TV on My-HD in MENA

by Staff Reporter

June 19, 2019

Subscribers can now access programming, which features trending topics and behind-the-scenes stories against a backdrop of locations from across the world.

Shenzhen Topway Video Communication goes UHD with Harmonic

by Staff Reporter

June 14, 2019

Harmonic will be demonstrating its UHD solutions at BroadcastAsia2019, June 18-20, in Singapore at Level 4, Stand 4S2-01.

Jinn, first Netflix original Arabic-language series now available in 190 countries

by Rachel Dawson

June 13, 2019

The series follows a group of teenagers whose lives are disrupted when a Jinn appears to them in the ancient city of Petra. Their friendships are tested when they set out...

Amazon Prime now available in the UAE

by Staff Reporter

June 11, 2019

Prime members in the region can avail free delivery on millions of local and international items, unlimited access to Prime Video, Twitch Prime, and more.

TAC Studios co-produces four new series across Africa

by Staff Reporter

June 10, 2019

These include a mix of scripted and unscripted projects. The programs reflect the breadth and depth of talent and storytelling available across Africa.

Women’s World Cup opening match garners 10m viewers

by Staff Reporter

June 9, 2019

The tournament is being streamed by both public and cable television in France with Friday's opener, a 4-0 win for France over South Korea, going out on the TF1 channel.

beIN signs Nadia Nadim to host FIFA Womens World Cup show

by Staff Reporter

June 8, 2019

The show will be available on beINs YouTube and Facebook channels, whilst fans can also follow her journey on social media using the hashtag #beINSPIRED19.

ZEE5 to launch first comedy show and sports drama this June

by Staff Reporter

June 6, 2019

The streaming service will also release Postman (Tamil), Water Bottle (Bangla), and Kannada series Panchtantra this month.

Streaming platforms to boost original Arabic content production

by Staff Reporter

June 5, 2019

The report stated that Starz Play remains the main competitor for Netflix in the Middle East with its one million subscribers.

Infront acquires EPL FTA rights in sub-Saharan Africa

by Staff Reporter

June 3, 2019

This agreement will allow one free-to-air match to be broadcast live every Saturday in over 40 countries.

beIN SPORTS to air FIFA Women’s World Cup across Asia and MENA

by Staff Reporter

June 1, 2019

This iteration of the Womens World Cup is expected to be the biggest in terms of profile and commercial opportunity to date.

Emirates launches stadium in sky for live coverage of football matches

by Staff Reporter

June 1, 2019

The airline said it will also stream more sports events live on Sport 24 next month including the NBA Finals, the French Open, and the FIFA Womens World Cup Final.

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