The two new FAST Channels will be joined next month by wedotv movies, a localised version of wedotv’s film channel.
Wedotv, the free streaming sports and entertainment network, has extended its reach to the MENA region through a new distribution agreement with evision, the media division of e& (formerly Etisalat). As part of the deal, two of wedotv’s FAST channels, wedotv BIG Stories and wedotv sports MENA, are now available to subscribers of TV by e& and on the advertiser-supported on-demand OTT platform, Starz ON. The partnership was announced jointly by Magnus Simons, Business Development Director for MENA and the Nordics at wedotv, and Sunil Joy, Head of Content at evision and Starz ON.
Magnus Simons said: “Over the past two years, wedotv has made significant strides in the distribution of its channels globally; moving from its base in DACH and the UK to Italy, the Nordics, Benelux, Asia and the US. Now, we can proudly add the MENA region to our international footprint. Our channels are fully localised for the region, and we look forward to working with Sunil and his team to assure their success.”
Wedotv BIG Stories offers a range of outdoor adventure and factual programming, including series such as Desperate Hours, Miracles of Nature, Survival Science, Alaska’s Ultimate Bush Pilots and My Animal Family, all presented with Arabic subtitles. Wedotv sports MENA features live coverage of popular sports leagues and tournaments, including the Scottish Football League, Italian Lega Basket, Turkish Basketball Super League, PSA Squash Tour and BWF Badminton. The channel also provides expert analysis and behind-the-scenes programming through shows like The Football Review, The Inside Line, Sport Confidential and Total Combat.
Sunil Joy added: “At evision, we are committed to bringing content that resonates with our audiences. With wedotv BIG Stories and wedotv sports MENA, viewers gain access to a curated mix of adventure series, factual entertainment and live sports, all fully localised with Arabic subtitles. wedotv’s proven global expertise in free streaming channels makes them an ideal partner to expand quality, engaging content across the region.”
The partnership will be further strengthened next month with the launch of a third wedotv channel, wedotv Movies, on TV by e& and Starz ON. The new channel will be a localised version of the movie channel already available in Europe, the UK, Asia and the US, providing MENA audiences with an additional source of entertainment.
