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March 5, 2014

Dubai Film Markets (DFM) production funding initiative, Enjaaz, has announced seven short films for funding. A Long Night.Launched in 2009, Enjaaz offers production support to filmmakers of...

MBC to show Your Face Sounds Familiar

MBC has ordered a 10-episode first season of the Endemol celebrity talent TV show Your Face Sounds familiar. The show will be produced by Endemol Middle East and launch in...

Civolution SyncNow powers Turkish TV app

Civolution, Tagvance, and Monterosa, have announced the launch of the first Turkish cross-TV-channel cross-screen app compatible with mobile devices. The 'umbrella' app enables subscribers to access original content on entertainment...

Abu Dhabi Al Emarat to air UAE Armed Forces documentary series

Abu Dhabi Al Emarat TV channel will start broadcasting a documentary series focused on UAE Armed Forces, entitled Hayati Walaskariya (My Military/My Life). Produced by Abu Dhabi-based Image Nation in...

beIN Sports deploys Reality Check Systems

beIN SPORTS channels around the world have deployed custom interactive touchscreen applications from Reality Check Systems (RCS). Additionally, the RCS team helped the network unite channels in Doha, Jakarta, Miami...

OSN adds TLC HD to its bouquet

Pay-TV operator OSN will launch TLC HD the new channel from Discovery Networks International across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) on 24 March.The channel brings with...

datamena and Türk Telekom partner

March 3, 2014

datamena, the carrier neutral data centre and connectivity platform based in the UAE and serving the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, signed an agreement with Türk Telekom International (TTI)...

March 2014

by BroadcastPro ME Admin

March 3, 2014

12 Years a Slave wins the Oscar for Best Picture

March 3, 2014

12 Years a Slave won the best picture award at the 86th Academy Awards, while Gravity won seven Oscars, including an award for Director Alfonso Cuaron. The film also won...

Etisalats SmartHub helps expand East African connectivity

March 2, 2014

Etisalat has announced that Safaricom, Kenyas largest telecommunications operator, will join the SmartHub network to expand its world class global multi-services network.Safaricom will use the East Africa Marine System (TEAMS),...

Etisalat partners with Bharti Airtel

March 2, 2014

Etisalat has entered into a partnership to set up a multi-service regional network infrastructure node in Etisalats SmartHub facility in the region.The all new multi-service regional network infrastructure node includes...

GFFs seventh edition to be held at new location

March 2, 2014

The seventh edition of Gulf Film Festival (GFF) will take place at DUCTAC (Dubai Community Theatre & Arts Centre), Dubais only non-profit art centre, and Vox Cinemas, both based in...

Etisalat and Huawei to boost fibre connectivity

February 28, 2014

Ahmed Bin Ali, Sr. Vice President, Corporate Communications, Etisalat Group with teams from Etisalat and Huawei.UAE-based telco Etisalat Group and Huawei, a global information and communications...

OSN introduces current affairs series

February 28, 2014

OSN has unveiled its first current affairs themed reality series, El Boss starring acclaimed journalist and TV personality, Ibrahim Eissa. EL Boss On OSN Ya Hala.Premiering exclusively...

MGI ties with Molden Media and never.no for CABSAT

February 27, 2014

Media Group International (MGI) has partnered with Molden Media and never.no to showcase the latest trends in on-air graphics and live social management based on multi-touch screen technology at CABSAT.Demonstrating...

Vualto and Brightcove partner

February 26, 2014

Vualto and Brightcove have announced a partnership to deliver tailored online video campaigns and initiatives to joint customers using the Brightcove video cloud online video platform.Vualto is uniquely positioned to...

Kuwait TV adopts over-the-air transmission

February 25, 2014

Kuwait TV has deployed Harris Broadcasts distribution and over-the-air technology to implement end-to-end DVB-T2 for digital transmission.Mathias Eckert, Vice President, Europe, Middle East and Africa for Harris Broadcast said: Kuwait...

TSL Systems appoints Russell Peirson-Hagger as GM

February 25, 2014

TSL Systems has appointed Russell Peirson-Hagger as General Manager. Reporting to TSL Systems' Managing Director, David Phillips, Peirson-Hagger is responsible for establishing and fulfilling company-wide objectives with regards to resources...

beIN Sports Arabia reports record growth

February 25, 2014

Qatar-based beIN Sports Arabia (formerly Al Jazeera Sport) now has more than 2.43m subscribers, with active users across 23 countries in the MENA region, a recent report revealed. The broadcaster saw...

Oman channel suspends broadcaster

February 24, 2014

A Government-owned Oman Sports Channel has suspended its broadcaster for five days for violating the terms and conditions of the channel, it was reported in Gulf News recently.The report said...

OSN brings Bellator MMA to MENA

February 24, 2014

Bellator MMA will now be available for the first time to mixed martial arts fans across the region exclusively on OSN from March 2014.Billed at the Toughest Tournament in Sports,...

Zee Cinema Middle East launches new film-based show

February 24, 2014

UAE based production house Rohan Shailaja Vanmala Productions (RSVP) has launched its debut television venture, The Retake, on Zee Cinema Middle East. The show targets cinema lovers across the region....

Sennheiser fine tunes RedFest

February 20, 2014

The recently concluded RedFest, Dubai used wireless systems, microphones and in-ear monitors from Sennheiser. The star-studded line-up of the festival included Jessie J, Rita Ora, Tinie Tempah, Connor Maynard, the Lumineers...

BroadcastAsia2014 plays hub to OTT content revolution

February 20, 2014

With the ever increasing demand for mobile broadband anytime, anywhere, the explosive growth of Over-the-Top (OTT) content has accelerated rapidly with a staggering 352.4 million people expected to pay for...

Futurist Gerd Leonhard to speak at Dubai forum

February 19, 2014

Gerd Leonhard, Media Futurist.According to media futurist Gerd Leonhard, 95% of future growth in internet will come from so-called developing countries. Leonhard will be speaking at...

Mixels come to MENA

February 18, 2014

Mixels, a global franchise created by Cartoon Network and The LEGO Group, has made its MENA debut on multiple screens and platforms. Mixels.com was introduced to the MENA region via...

Sharjah TV launches Al Sharqiya from Kalba

February 17, 2014

Coinciding with Sharjah TVs silver jubilee, Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah launched Al Sharqiya channel from Kalba.Al Sharqiya is a private television channel which will...

British filmmaker conducts documentary workshop in Dubai

February 16, 2014

A three-day workshop on How to Make Social Awareness Documentaries at International Horizons College, Dubai concluded recently.Conducted by renowned British filmmaker and media activist Manuela Maiguashca, the workshop, entitled Media...

DFI announces recipients of first global film grants

February 15, 2014

Doha Film Institute announced the recipients of its first global grants programme at the 64th Berlin International Film Festival. Among the 20 projects supported is Benjamin Naishtats debut feature film,...

Conax demonstrates robust annual growth in 2013

February 13, 2014

Conax has announced strong annual growth in 2013. The Scandinavian security provider has secured customer contracts with 26 new pay-TV operators and telcos in 2013 in Latin America, Africa and...

Hitachi’s Turkish subsidiary to cater to Middle East demand

by Vijaya Cherian

February 12, 2014

Cemal Yilmaz, GM at Hitachi Kokusai Electric Turkey.Hitachi Kokusai Electric has announced that its independent subsidiary company in Turkey and a dedicated 5000 sqm manufacturing facility...

My-HD and MBC Group launch new channel

February 11, 2014

From left: Sam Barnett, MBC and Cliff Nelson, My-HD.In line with the long term partnership between My-HD and MBC Group, another high definition channel was made...

Extreme Productions enhances inventory

February 11, 2014

Nicolas Kyvernitis Electronics Enterprises, distributor of ClearCom in the UAE for the live sound market segment has recently supplied Tempest 2.4GHz wireless intercom system as well as the Encore Partlyline...

Egyptian broadcaster opts for Custom Consoles

February 10, 2014

Custom Consoles desks and monitor display supports have been chosen for installation at the Cairo headquarters of a major Egyptian free-to-air satellite broadcaster. They include a Module-R production control desk...

DIFF announces dates for 2014

February 10, 2014

Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) has announced that the 11th edition of the festival will run from December 10th through to the 17th, 2014.Over the past 10 years, each area...

Al Aan TV switches to 16:9 TV display

Raad Haddadin, Head of Technical at Al Aan TV.Al Aan TV recently shifted to 16:9 widescreen format to give viewers better quality screen images.Today the majority...

Etisalat in distribution tie-up with Star TV

From left: Humaid Rashid Sahoo, CEO of e-vision with Sumo Dutta, Country Head - Middle East, Africa & Pakistan, Star.Etisalat has entered into a distribution tie-up with...

Al Arabiya relaunches Al Hadath

Al Arabiya News channel has relaunched Al Hadath channel in a move to bolster its regional reach in providing rolling 24/7 news.Al Hadath will feature extensive news coverage and political...

Ericsson acquires Azuki Systems

Ericsson has entered into an agreement to acquire Massachusetts-based Azuki Systems, Inc., a provider of TV Anywhere delivery platforms for service providers, content owners and broadcasters.Azuki Systems extends Ericssons leading...

Princess Ameerah Al-Taweel discusses collaboration with twofour54

February 8, 2014

Ameerah Al Taweel (r) with Noura Al Kaabi.Princess Ameerah Al Taweel, Chairwoman & CEO of Time Entertainment Holding, met and discussed future collaboration opportunities with Noura...

Belden to acquire Grass Valley for US $220 million

by Vijaya Cherian

Signal transmission solutions provider Belden Inc. will purchase Grass Valley for a reported US $220 million and combine it with Miranda to give customers access to a complete end-to-end solution,...

Chris Anning joins Master Media, will project-manage Al Arab News Channel

by Vijaya Cherian

Chris Anning, who previously served as Acting Director of Broadcast at Al Jazeera Network, has joined specialist consultancy Master Media as Senior Projects Manager.Annings first assignment at Master Media will...

BroadcastAsia 2014 to showcase latest industry trends

Social media, big data analytics, OTT, multi-platform screening and CYOD (choose your own device) have been cited in various industry reports as some of the key trends to watch in...

Du upgrades TV and VOD interfaces

Dubai telecommunications company du has upgraded its IPTV and VOD service interface to provide users with a better browsing experience. The upgraded VOD interface is available free of charge and...

February 2014

by BroadcastPro ME Admin

Signiant expands global footprint with new appointments

Signiant, a file movement software for the media and entertainment industry, has increased its sales and support staff to meet rapidly growing global demand for its products. The developments follow...

My-HD adds Discovery Science and Animal Planet to its bouquet

Cliff Nelson, CEO of My-HD.Animal Planet HD and Discovery Science HD will now be available on the My-HD platform across the MENA region.Cliff Nelson, CEO, My-HD,...

UAE debuts at Clermont-Ferrand short film festival

UAE film establishments will debut at The Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival. The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), Gulf Film Festival (GFF), Filmi, twofour54, the commercial arm of the Media Zone...

MBC Misr to broadcast Bassem Youssef’s show

February 4, 2014

MBC Misr will bring Bassem Youssef's satirical show Al Bernameg (The Programme) back to the Middle East TV screens from February 7. The show resumes after a hiatus of almost...

OSN to bring live Sochi Olympics in HD

February 4, 2014

OSN will telecast live sporting action from Sochi Winter Olympics to audiences across the Middle East and North Africa.The telecast will be carried over four channels - OSN Sports 1...

CABSATs Global Meeting Programme offers one-to-one matchmaking

February 4, 2014

The exhibition hall during CABSAT 2013.CABSATs Global Meetings Programme offers a platform for exhibitors and pre-registered visitors to have one-to-one matchmaking programme. The programme give direct...

Reality Check Systems launches UK office

Reality Check Systems (RCS), a broadcast technology developer and solutions provider, is strengthening its global footprint with the launch of its first satellite office. Located in West London, the new...

Twofour54 attracts local talent at Tawdheef

Twofour54, the commercial arm of the Media Zone Authority Abu Dhabi, today welcomed young and ambitious Emiratis and invited the media to visit their stand at the Tawdheef recruitment...

Brightcove launches Dubai office

Brahim Laraiki, Brightcove, Dubai.Brightcove, a global provider of cloud services for video, is expanding into the Middle East, with an office in Dubai. Brightcove announced the...

NBC uses Tektronix for Sochi Olympics

NBC Olympics, a division of the NBC Sports Group, has selected Tektronix to provide video test and network monitoring during its production of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, from...

OSNs CSR campaign promotes healthier lifestyle

Pay-TV network OSN is strengthening efforts to support the community with the launch of Live More, its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, aimed at encouraging families in the MENA region...

Matrox at the 2014 NAB Show Product Preview

by BroadcastPro ME Admin

New additions to all Matrox product lines to be highlighted including live streaming and recording solutions, 4K video monitoring cards, scan converters, multiviewers, OEM products, H.264 encoders/decoders and KVM extendersMONTREAL...

Amaranthine Trading hosts camera workshop

February 2, 2014

Dubai-based distributor of cinematography equipment, Amaranthine Trading hosted a workshop in Dubai to introduce Arris documentary style camera, Amira. Hans Sazinger, Head of Sales, Asia for Arri demonstrated the camera...

Tview announces 2013 audit report

February 2, 2014

Christopher O'Hearn, GM of tview.Tview recently announced the results of a CESP (Centre d'étude des supports de publicité) audit report for the year 2013. CESP, a...

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