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The show combines 4K fictional scenes shot on location in Morocco, archaeological research shot in Egypt, expert interviews and VFX reconstructions.

Starz Play maintains lead with 29% marketshare: IHS Markit report

The report outlines consumer promotions delivered by the video-on-demand service which has reportedly helped attract new customers and retain market share.

Gearhouse Broadcast appoints John Williams as Head of Projects

In his new role, Williams will oversee the technical and commercial performance of the projects department and make a strategic contribution to overall business growth.

Sennheiser appoints Shraddha Mukul as Regional Marketing Manager for Middle East

Mukul will oversee the company's brand and trade marketing activities and will report to Mig Cardamone, Director of Sales and Marketing at Sennheiser Middle East.

Ayrton appoints NMK Electronics as regional distributor for Middle East

"Partnering with NMK in the is a great move for us. The company has an in-depth knowledge of the GCC market," said Zane Cretten, International Sales, Ayrton.

RFC’s Jordan Film Fund extends film grants to 24 projects

The selected films will receive financial support from the JFF which amounts to a total of $350,000 (250,000 Jordanian dinars).

NMC partners with Dubai Studio City to support CineMENA

Through a series of workshops held at in5 Media, CineMENA aims to enrich the UAE film industry by assisting Emirati filmmakers in developing content.

National Geographic announces six-part wildlife series, Hostile Planet

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.

Nevion and Sony enter partnership to provide IP broadcast production solutions

To reinforce this partnership, Sony will also become a leading investor in Nevion by acquiring a minority stake in the company through a share purchase agreement.

Emirati artist Samar Al Shamsi to debut in A Tale of Shadows: Illusions

In her first film, Al Shamsi will play the role of Maitha in the second instalment of Emirati Director Tariq Al Kazims thriller series, set in the UAE featuring a...

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

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.

Egypt’s Palace Cinema reopens following three-year revamp

June 29, 2019

The refurbishment process was part of Cairo Governor Atef Abdel Hamids plan to restore Cairos historical buildings that held great historical value in the region.

Image Nation’s Back to the Wild documentary screens in Beijing

June 28, 2019

The screening was held under the patronage of Dr Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, Ambassador of the UAE to China and in partnership with the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi and the...

ConnecTechAsia primes Asia for a transformative future

The event unfolded over three days of networking, thought leadership keynotes and discussions, showcases on the trends including 5G, AI, IoT, Smart Cities, next-generation broadcasting and more.

RAKEZ Media Zone records 177% surge in new business licences

"Our cost-effective, hassle-free and one-stop licensing regime is a key reason for attracting media professionals and investors to register with RAKEZ Media Zone," said Ramy Jallad, Group CEO, RAKEZ.

NEP Group announces acquisition agreement of HDR Group

The addition of HDR is consistent with NEPs stated strategy to expand its reach within broadcast services and media solutions and increases the company's ability to serve its clients in...

ASBU’s Arab Radio and Television Festival 2019 commences in Tunis

The event will see the participation of representatives of ASBU member corporations, working in the fields of staging, production and preparation of programmes, as well as private Arab production companies,...

Robe appoints NRG crew member Jordan Tinniswood

Jordans appointment is a result of the NRG (Next Robe Generation) initiative in which he has been actively engaged throughout his academic career.

Pavarotti, first major documentary film to release in Saudi Arabia

June 26, 2019

The film set-to-be released on July 25 will feature diverse performances, intimate interviews, including never-before-seen footage shot by Dolby Atmos technology.

twofour54 announces partnership with Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty’s FTC

June 24, 2019

As part of the agreement, the two firms will collaborate on dedicated youth programmes including the Creative Lab, a community that includes more than 13,500 members.

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

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...

Viewer demand provides boost to Arabic-language film production in MENA

June 23, 2019

A new report from Arab Advisors profiles 25 production houses in seven Arab countries and a total of 43 Arabic films which aired for the first time in cinemas in...

Rohde & Schwarz appoints Cornelius Heinemann as EVP of Broadcast and Media

June 22, 2019

Heinemann has been with Rohde & Schwarz since 1991 and, since July 2007, has led the Transmitter and Amplifier Systems business unit within the Broadcast & Media Division.

Egypt’s first-ever animated film to premiere in cinemas this October

June 22, 2019

The characters of the film that took 20 years in the making have been drawn by artist Moustapha Hussein, while the animation work was executed by Egyptian artists from the...

Ross Video appoints Trevor Mifsud as Solutions Architect for Oceania

Trevor will be working in Melbourne and the companys Sydney office, and brings almost two decades of experience to Ross, having worked in the IT and Broadcast Engineering sectors.

Cinépolis unveils plans for six new cinema locations in KSA

The company will be investing $300m in the region over the course of the next three years; starting with the launch of 63 screens across the cities of Riyadh, Jeddah,...

DViO to drive Zee5’s social media strategy in international markets

DViO will drive cohesive social media strategies for ZEE5 with a digital-first approach across APAC, MENA and Europe and craft experiences to strengthen ZEE5's connection with international audiences in these...

Saudi Arabia gears up for Entertainment Academy in Riyadh this September

The Academy will offer specialised entertainment courses and programmes including a diploma in entertainment management aimed at training and qualifying Saudi Arabians to work in the sector.

National Geographic announces 2019-20 upfront slate

Highlights of the networks announcements include the return of the Brain Games series; a new series titled Race to the Centre of the Earth; and Lost Cities with Albert Lin, showcasing...

Riedel appoints Dubai’s Venuetech as regional distributor

As part of the agreement, Riedels MediorNet media network and Artist intercom systems have been installed at the Venuetech showroom in Dubais Business Bay.

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

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

BBC international audience soars to record high of 426m

World Service English and BBC World News TV both reach all-time record highs with an increase of 50m (13%) over the year, according to new figures released July 18, 2019.

Shahid announces 27m unique monthly users, 23% up from previous year

The surge in viewers is credited to an increased lineup of content especially during Ramadan, improvements to the production and technology, and a better digital strategy. MBC will accelerate investment...

Shooting for Nayla Al Khaja’s film begins; first ME project to use ARRI’s latest prime lenses

by Vijaya Cherian

June 17, 2019

Filmquip Media will supply the equipment for The Shadow, which is supported by the Dubai Film and TV Commission. This project will also see ARRIs latest signature prime lenses used...

Electriclimefilms moves to larger facility in Alserkal Avenue

June 17, 2019

Besides a lounge area for clients and a work area for the teams to bounce ideas, the new open studio space includes an edit suite for live editing and colour...

HOT! OSN to discontinue Pehla packages from July 15

by Vijaya Cherian

June 17, 2019

The change will take effect immediately after the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 ends on July 14, 2019. OSN attributed this decision to rampant piracy in the region.

National Geographic Abu Dhabi and Almarai launch Moments photography competition

June 16, 2019

The competition will feature a returning category this year for photographers aged 13-17, as part of its commitment to support youth development.

Abu Dhabi to host Korean Film Festival 2019

June 15, 2019

Cinema enthusiasts can look forward to watching the Emirati film Nearby Sky, based on the story of a female camel owner.

Shenzhen Topway Video Communication goes UHD with Harmonic

June 14, 2019

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

Shure unveils MXA910 with IntelliMix DSP at InfoComm 2019

June 14, 2019

The microphone with IntelliMix DSP enables deployment in industrial design which is suitable for a variety of rooms with specific aesthetics requirements.

BeIN SPORTS to show Copa America Brazil 2019 matches live

June 13, 2019

Dedicated channels and exclusive documentaries will be featured as part of the coverage of the event, which will be hosted in Brazil from June 14 to July 7.

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...

Egypt’s state broadcaster chooses ATEME to cover Africa Cup of Nations

ATEME has provided the Egyptian National Media Authority with a complete video headend solution based on its Kyrion encoders/decoders and TITAN pure software multiplexer. The system is installed at 12...

Sharjah Art Foundation announces winners of Short Film Production Grant

Filmmakers Julian Alexander (USA) and Emerson Reyes (Philippines) will receive between them a total of USD 30,000 to support the creation of original short films, which will be screened at...

Dubai Media Office deploys Sennheiser Digital 6000 as part of audio upgrade at HQ

This year, Yamaha and Sennheiser collaborated to enable seamless integration between the Yamaha CL and QL series consoles and the Sennheiser Digital 6000.

NAGRA to demo digital strategies for pay TV providers at ConnecTechAsia

Technologies on display to include content value protection with anti-piracy services and watermarking, active content monetization, Android TV, data analytics, smart home security and IoT.

Recasting traditional TVs role in the new entertainment age

ConnecTechAsia2019 Summit speaker Ed Barton, Chief Analyst TV and Entertainment, Ovum, outlines the next step in televisions evolution. From the live black-and-white broadcast of Neil Armstrongs first step on...

Amazon Prime now available in the UAE

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.

disguise appoints Creative Technology Middle East as CSP

June 10, 2019

CTME utilised disguise for the Special Olympics World Games Opening Ceremony 2019, held in Abu Dhabi where two 4x4pros were used as the main machines.

TAC Studios co-produces four new series across Africa

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

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