The new experience runs on Synamedia’s Infinite cloud TV and it is protected by Synamedia’s security solutions and services.
Ramadan is a standout period in MENA media entertainment, when we see some of the finest productions in the region showcased. Heba Korayem, an expert in the Arabic content market ...
How do broadcasters offset the stratospheric ticket cost of sporting rights? Can sports subscribers be converted into entertainment consumers? And how can value leaks be plugged? A panel of MENA ...
From end-to-end digital podcasting platforms to self-service recording studios, several podcasting services are emerging in the MENA region. Micah Aguilar speaks to industry insiders from Amaeya Media, Podeo, Warehouse Four ...
More than 1bn hours of video are watched every day on YouTube globally, according to the report.
It remains important that we continue providing the best environment and infrastructure to facilitate growth, partnerships and innovation.
The show will air on HKTV in Japan and will be dubbed and distributed by Shanghai Cubestar Media, which has been appointed as the exclusive Chinese agent.
With this partnership, Epic will help bring authentic, contemporary Arabic series to the global market.
KWIKmotion, the complete video suite by White Peaks Solutions, has added FAST to its platform, offering a revolutionary new approach to the OTT space.
Are cloud technologies receiving a warmer reception from companies today? Are we seeing greater cloud adoption within various areas of expertise, and how will this improve broadcast operations and workflows ...
Current subscribers will see the price changes starting April 18, while new subscribers will begin at the new price points.
YouTube Kids will exclusively launch the new pre-schoolers show by the end of March 2023.
Al Arabiya became the first news channel in the region to surpass 10m YouTube subscribers.
According to Ampere Analysis, New major NFL deals with Amazon and YouTube mean streamers will account for one-fifth of all sports rights spend this year.
In a market dominated by big players producing drama series, Reim El Houni, who helms Dubai production house Ti22 Films, has dared to be different and still emerged successful. In ...
Moonbug Entertainment will soon release two new Arabic-dubbed titles across Spacetoon channels for kids and families.
As broadcasters look beyond the seismic shifts of the past couple of years, continued investment and new types of partnerships will be essential to assuring business continuity, industry CEOs said ...
The documentary takes viewers into the heart of BBC Persian’s newsroom in London as the team covers the unrest in Iran.
For all matches across beIN's 24-country coverage area across MENA, the network reported an increase of 135% over its FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 coverage.
Former Google and YouTube executive Diana Baddar will bring two decades of industry experience to Rise Studios.
Viewers can access 18 exclusive OSN channels, 29 partner channels and 1000+ Free-to-Air channels.
There will be special in-game skins in PUBG Mobile and subscription codes from Spacetoon Go for lucky players in Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia.
Rise Studios is based in Dubai Media City and has already invested in companies across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Beirut, the UAE and the US including Partner Pro, Different Productions, ASAP, ...
The upcoming Arab films and series include Telfaz11 feature ‘Alkhallat+’, reality show ‘Dubai Bling’, and psychological thriller 'The Matchmaker', among others.
The track, 'Stardust', is an artistic expression of Uzair’s struggle during the pandemic when his father was deemed immobile due to a cardiac arrest.
‘Gone are the days of linear’ used to be the conversation. With the growth of FAST, will the conversation now be the reinvention of linear? A recent panel hosted by ...
After joining Netflix in 2003 to work on its DVD-by-mail business, Kyncl volunteered to look into streaming video in 2005 and helped launch Netflix's streaming service in 2007.
OTT transformed the digital landscape for brands, content creators and broadcasters – and the pandemic transformed OTT. A recent roundtable, hosted by BroadcastPro ME in conjunction with Edgio (formerly Limelight), ...
The MENA region is facing a number of threats from illegal satellite distributors and internet piracy in the form of IPTV and social media streaming services. BroadcastPro ME recently brought ...
Canon recently hosted a panel discussion with three well-known content creators working in different spaces – films, documentaries and social media platforms – to explore how they have evolved on ...
The platform is designed and built by the team behind Evertz's playout technology.
As media houses straddle the worlds of linear and OTT, understanding what media convergence entails on the technical, infrastructural and business levels is increasingly important. In conjunction with Red Bee ...
In 2022, the APAC SVOD sector (excluding China) is expected to grow by 25% year-over-year to $12bn.
In April 2022, Shorts containing content sampled from long-form videos generated over 100bn views.
The programmes are part of a vision to develop innovative and contemporary content that meets viewer expectations.
With the growth and penetration of smart TVs as the main device for converged media consumption, it is possible to eliminate the two-silo security approach and leverage a converged security ...
Seven years after opening a small office with five employees in Dubai’s Jumeirah Lake Towers, Augustus Media has moved into a 1,100sqm facility at Dubai Production City. BroadcastPro ME takes ...
When Saudi Sports Company (SSC) wanted an innovative production and broadcast solution to take some of its less exposed events to air, it turned to a cloud-based set-up. In cooperation ...
Cashing in on the thrills of watching trained race camels mounted with robotic jockeys galloping at 70km/h and the spills of F1 cars hurtling around a track, video pirate sports ...
The three-day short-film touring festival kicks off with a panel discussion and Oscar-nominated film 'Bittoo' at the Indian Pavilion.
January’s Super Cup wasn’t just a thrilling football match between two stalwart teams, it marked the debut of a number of exciting firsts on the UAE football scene, from buggy ...
Producing and distributing children’s content has been their forte for the last decade. Now the founders of Jordan’s PG Studios have launched a MENA streaming service for kids, aiming to ...
According to the report, SVOD revenue will reach $667m by 2026, driven by improvements in connectivity, elevated levels of pay-TV cord-cutting and the launch of new global platforms.
KCA 2021 will open the voting gateways through multiple platforms such as Voot, Voot Kids and Jio App.
The departure is the result of YouTube cutting back on its slate of original programming.
‘Eish Al Tahdi’ (Live the Challenge) is a brand-new gaming championship that launched on SBC last month and aims to woo the Kingdom’s youth back to traditional TV. Created by ...
Integrating digital technologies into existing business processes while keeping culture and customer experiences in mind has become critical to adapting to changing market requirements. Nourah AlFayez, Head of Transformation at ...
Additionally, Whale OS has completed all integration work with the world's top streaming apps.
On beIN's linear channels, the broadcaster saw more than 380m cumulative views from the MENA region, in addition to 79m on YouTube.
The new carriage contract means Disney-owned properties will return to the streaming service after a two-day outage.
Roku's deal with YouTube TV ended in April and Roku pulled the app off its platform as a result.
The event will be held at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi, from December 3 to 6, and tickets are available online for $35.39.
At the MENA OTT conference hosted by BroadcastPro Middle East, a panel of industry experts discussed emerging global and MENA business models to make streaming services commercially viable, the role ...
Six years ago, the Expo 2020 site was an empty desert wasteland. Today, it is home to some of the finest buildings, a smart IT setup and more importantly, a ...
The show is also available to watch on Roya TV and its application.
Viu recently announced impressive growth numbers for H1 2021, especially in Southeast Asia. BroadcastPro ME caught up with Rohit D’silva, Chief Business Officer for Middle East and South Africa, to ...
Evertz.io Stream is one of the many services available within the evertz.io Software as a Service (SaaS) platform.
YouTube TV users will still have access to channels that include NBC, Bravo, CNBC, Universal kids and more.
The Anasala Family, Kwebbelkop and Supercar Blondie are among the first global digital stars confirmed to attend the event.
The sports content will be available via YouTube TV's Sports Plus add-on package.
