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December 1, 2014

Jamal Al Sharif.Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF)s 11th edition will once again be presented in association with Dubai Studio City (DSC). DSC has supported DIFF since...

Arab FTA channels grow by 651%

November 30, 2014

The number of FTA satellite channels in the Arab World reached 762 channels by September 2014, according to The Arab Advisors Group. Out of the 762 channels that broadcast on...

Inmarsat and ESA partner for flight tracking

November 30, 2014

Inmarsat has announced that Swiftbroadband Safety will play an integral part in the future of European air traffic management (ATM) infrastructure. The announcement follows the signing of a contract between Inmarsat and...

Nour El-Sherif to receive DIFF Lifetime Achievement Award

November 30, 2014

Veteran Egyptian actor Nour El-Sharif in Cairo Time.Veteran Egyptian actor Nour El-Sherif will receive the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) Lifetime Achievement Award for his work...

DIFF to open with Stephen Hawking biopic The Theory of Everything

November 27, 2014

This year, DIFF will open on 10th December with The Theory of Everything the Stephen Hawking biopic from Academy Award winning director James Marsh. Starring Eddie Redmayne as the...

Lebanon’s Alfa Telecom selects Argela ITV platform to deliver VOD

November 26, 2014

Marwan Hayek, Chairman and CEO, Alfa.As more and more people have tendency to use internet as a unified platform for their communication and entertainment needs and...

Second line-up of DIFFs Arabian Nights announced

A scene from the films 'We are Many'.Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) announced the second line-up of its Arabian Nights programme. The films in this category...

Etisalat launches Business Quick Start

Etisalat has announced the launch of Business Quick Start the first in a series of Etisalats integrated Business in a Box solution that offers SMBs high-speed fixed broadband Internet,...

Etisalat launches offers for SMEs

Etisalat has announced the launch of Business Quick Start the first in a series of Etisalats integrated Business in a Box solution that offers SMBs high-speed fixed broadband internet,...

International post house chooses Imagine Communications router

International post production company Smoke & Mirrors has deployed Imagine Communications Platinum IP3 routing technology in its new London headquarters. The installation is part of a multimillion pound investment by...

Thuraya and Dubai Police launch SOS service

November 24, 2014

Thuraya and the Dubai Police have announced the launch of the Thuraya SOS service. Thuraya XT handset users in the region can send a pre-programmed SMS with their GPS coordinates...

Up and coming Emirati directors compete in Muhr Competition

November 23, 2014

Abood Kandaishan.A host of emerging UAE directors and their experienced peers will participate in the Dubai International Film Festivals (DIFFs) Muhr Emirati Competition, which places the...

OTE selects Eutelsat for sat broadband

November 23, 2014

OTE S.A, a telecoms operator in Greece, has announced that it has selected the KA-SAT satellite operated by Eutelsat to deliver its new satellite broadband service to homes across Greece.The...

ADMS 2014 wraps up with positive outlook for Arab World

November 21, 2014

Noura Al Kaabi with Queen Rania of Jordan.Noura Al Kaabi, Chief Executive Officer, twofour54, wrapped up the 2014 edition of the Abu Dhabi Media Summit by...

ADMS focuses on distribution channels and challenges

November 20, 2014

Richard Gelfond, CEO, IMAX at Abu Dhabi Media Summit 2014.The fate of television in a connected world, the future of cinema and the impact of piracy...

NMK hosts series of seminars across the Gulf region

November 20, 2014

NMK roadshow.Nicolas Kyvernitis Electronics Enterprises (NMK) has announced the success of its recent roadshows in Doha and Muscat.NMK Roadshow that took place in Doha, Qatar on...

Pilot VSAT terminals delivered to EshailSats HQ

November 19, 2014

EshailSat and Integrated Satellite Applications Technologies Ltd (iSat) have announced the delivery and installation of two pilot VSAT terminals at EshailSats headquarters in Doha, Qatar, to enable the commercialisation of...

Eutelsat and Spacecom create unified neighbourhood at Africas 16-17° E

November 19, 2014

Eutelsat and Spacecom have signed a partnership that will drive expansion of digital entertainment services at one of Africas fastest-growing video neighbourhoods.The two companies have established a framework for cross-commercialisation...

Oman TV expands MAM with Tedial

Oman TV headquarters.Oman TV, the national broadcaster in the Sultanate of Oman, has expanded its MAM facility with Tedial. The expansion at the broadcasters HD digital...

Local content to drive MENA media growth: ADMS study

Noura Al Kaabi.Untapped demand for local, Arabic content will spur rapid regional media growth over the next five years, according to a new study unveiled at...

Piksel appoints Neil Berry Exec VP of Commercial for EMEA

Neil Berry.Piksel has appointed Neil Berry as Executive Vice President of Commercial for EMEA. Berry will be leading the expansion of Piksels business in Europe, building...

Inmarsat approves first Isatdock2 for Isatphone2 by Beam

Beam Communications has announced that the company have received Inmarsat’s approval for its range of BEAM IsatDock2 docking stations for the recently released Inmarsat IsatPhone satellite handset.This additional docking station...

Babylon Media and Yahlive sign contract for transponder use

Babylon Media Company signed a contract for the lease of one transponder on Yahlive, the UAE-based satellite broadcasting company. With 13 TV channels already on Yahlive including Korek TV and...

DIFFs Arabian Nights announces first line-up for 2014

From A to B.DIFFs Arabian Nights Programme has announced the first line-up of this years selection.Arabian Nights is a celebration of Arab cinema, showcasing films made...

The Energy Pipeline

Satellite is of upmost importance when it comes to the oil and gas industry. Reliable connectivity delivered via satellite is used to provide everything from high-speed broadband to real-time monitoring...

Satellites help in management of Ebola

The International Charter for Space and Major Disasters was activated to assist in the management of the Ebola crisis in West Africa.The Charter is an international agreement between space agencies...

OSN Pehla adds three niche South Asian channels

November 16, 2014

David Butorac, CEO, OSN.OSN has added three niche channels to its roster of South Asian channels.OSN Pehla will now carry Sony Mix, Dunya News, and popular...

E-learning takes off through Odyssey

November 16, 2014

Satellite solution provider Yazmi today announced a new e-learning scheme using the first satellite-enabled tablet, called Odyssey, and Newtec multicast technology to deliver content via satellite to rural, remote and...

Neumann to collaborate with SAE Dubai for product demos

November 15, 2014

Ryan Burr.Neumann, in conjuncture with SAE Dubai, is set to host an experiential day on November 20, 2014 at the SAE Campus in Dubai. The event...

Abu Dhabi Media Summit announces partners

November 15, 2014

Noura Al Kaabi.Abu Dhabi Media Summit (ADMS) has announced the names of its local, regional and international partners that will support the event.Noura Al Kaabi, CEO...

Former Abu Dhabi Media head dies in car crash

November 14, 2014

Noted cultural figure and former Chairman of Abu Dhabi Media, Mohammed Khalaf Al Mazrouei, passed away in a car crash on Thursday. Al Mazrouei was accompanied by Al Fandi Muhsin Rashid...

DFI’s Ajyal Youth Film Festival to showcase 90 films

The second edition of Doha Film Institute's Ajyal Youth Film Festival will showcase 90 films. The festival will be held from December 1-6, 2014 at the Cultural Village Katara in Qatar.An...

The best pictures from the ASBU BroadcastPro Summit and Awards

Look through some of the best images from the BroadcastPro Summit and Awards:https://www.flickr.com/photos/cpimediagroup/sets/72157648836991757/https://www.flickr.com/photos/cpimediagroup/sets/72157649193133346/

Eutelsat and Isocel pen C-band agreement

Eutelsat and Isocel Telecom, one of Benins ISPs, announced the conclusion of a multi-year lease for C-band capacity on the EUTELSAT 3B satellite to support the countrys tax collection system.The...

ABS appoints MD for the Americas

ABS has appointed Dolores Martos as the Managing Director of the Americas. In this position, Dolores is responsible for leading the sales, business development and operations for the Americas...

Winners of ASBU BroadcastPro ME Awards announced

November 12, 2014

The fourth edition of the annual ASBU BroadcastPro ME Awards concluded on November 11, Tuesday. 18 awards were given to trendsetters and visionary market leaders for thinking out-of-the-box and taking the...

Winners of ASBU BroadcastPro ME Awards announced at gala ceremony

The 2014 winners.The fourth edition of the annual ASBU BroadcastPro ME Awards concluded on November 11, Tuesday. 18 awards were given to trendsetters and visionary market leaders...

Yahoo acquires BrightRoll to boost online video business

Yahoo has acquired video-advertising company BrightRoll for USD640 million in cash.The buyout is expected to help Yahoo win back ad revenue from rivals Google and Facebook. The deal will enable...

DIFF’s Cinema of the World boasts impressive line-up

A still from Boychoir.DIFF 2014 will offer a selection of 2014s best films from around the world as part of its Cinema of the World programme. Starring...

Queen Rania to open Abu Dhabi Media Summit 2014

Her Highness Queen Rania.Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah is set to officially open the Abu Dhabi Media Summit (ADMS) 2014 on Tuesday, 18 November. ADMS...

KSA may shut down more TV channels

November 10, 2014

Saudi Arabias Ministry of Culture is considering shutting down several satellite TV channels that broadcast programmes deemed hostile to the government and people of the Kingdom, a ministry source has...

CNBC Arabia launches first news-based Game Show

November 10, 2014

CNBC Arabia has partnered with Youtoo Technologies ME to offer multiple interactive services for its audience. The broadcaster expects to launch a number of knowledge-based interactive services and game- shows...

DIFF’s Gulf Voices to showcase innovative Arabic cinema

November 9, 2014

The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) will highlight the GCCs most exciting new films of 2014 with its Gulf Voices programme, which this year will showcase a line-up of premieres...

MEASAT and Signalhorn sign capacity agreement

November 9, 2014

MEASAT has announced an agreement with Signalhorn Trusted Networks GmbH for capacity on the AFRICASAT-1a satellite.Under the terms of agreement, Signalhorn will consolidate existing services from several satellites to AFRICASAT-1a...

EPL returns to beIN Sports

November 8, 2014

All English Premier League games will now be broadcast live across MENA by host broadcaster for the region, beIN Sports.At the risk of repeating myself ALL this w/es 3.00 kos...

INC delivers second MCR presentation room for Kuwait TV

November 8, 2014

Kuwait TV's presentation studio.INC System Integrations delivered the second presentation room for Channel One of Kuwait TV last month. The presentation room is primarily equipped with...

NovelSat tech on AFRICASAT-1a generates savings

November 6, 2014

MEASAT has announced that customers on the AFRICASAT-1a satellite will now be able to benefit from additional cost savings given the successful test of 64APSK modulation on the satellites high-powered...

Saudi minister removed after TV channel closure

November 6, 2014

Dr. Abdul Aziz Khoja.Saudi Arabias Culture and Information Minister Abdul Aziz Khoja was removed from his post early this week following the shutdown of a controversial...

Abu Dhabi Media Summit unveils 2014 agenda

November 5, 2014

Noura Al Kaabi.Abu Dhabi Media Summit (ADMS) 2014 is gearing up for its biggest event to date with a host of leading regional and international speakers...

Three GCC filmmakers shortlisted for IWC Filmmaker Award

November 5, 2014

Ahd Kamel.Swiss luxury watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen and Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) have announced the three shortlisted projects in the line-up for the USD 100,000 prize for...

ASBU BroadcastPro Satellite Awards shortlist 2014

The judges have come back with their shortlist for the BroadcastPro Satellite industry awards.The categories and nominations are as follow: MENA Satellite Operator of the Year ABSEshailsatEutelsat Communications Outstanding Achievement Horizon Teleports GmbHSES...

EIAST launches UAEs first CubeSat Mission, Nayif-1

EIAST, in partnership with American University of Sharjah (AUS), launched the UAEs first CubeSat Mission, Nayif 1, on November 4. CubeSat is a Nanosatellite that offers hands-on experience to engineering...

Lee Daniels heads Muhr feature jury at DIFF 2014

Oscar-nominated producer, writer and director Lee Daniels will head the jury for the 11th Dubai International Film Festivals (DIFF) Muhr Feature Competition. This years edition of the festival will run...

Airtel Africa brings Thuraya services to 12 countries

Thuraya and Airtel Africa have announced the commercial launch of Thurayas mobile satellite products and services across 12 countries in Africa. Thurayas satellite phones, including the SatSleeve and IP+ broadband...

Hiltron completes teleport for Al Arab

Hiltron has completed work on a new teleport for the Al Arab News television station at the World Trade Centre in the heart of Bahrain’s capital city, Manama. Launching this...

The shortlist is out!

by Staff Writer

November 3, 2014

The countdown to the 2014 edition of ASBU BroadcastPro ME Awards has begun. The judges revealed the official shortlist of the nominations today. The ASBU BroadcastPro ME...

Muhr Feature Awards showcase impressive line-up

November 3, 2014

Still from the film 'I am Nujoom'.Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) Muhr Feature Awards competition this year is tougher than ever, as the entries increase in...

Hiltron installs new teleport for Alarab News Channel

November 3, 2014

Hiltron has installed a new teleport for Alarab News Channel, in Manama.Alarab News Channel recently completed a new teleport at the World Trade Centre in the...

Arabsat to hold its board meeting in Dubai

November 2, 2014

Arabsat will hold its 147th Board of Directors meetings in Dubai – United Arab Emirates from 5th - 6th November 2014, headed by the Saudi Ministry of Information Deputy and...

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