While StarzPlay will be the live streaming partner for the Lions Rugby Tour in MENA, Elife subscribers in the UAE may also access Premier Sports for an additional fee.
As part of the Innovation Programme partnership, Abu Dhabi Investment Office has awarded StarzPlay competitive financial incentives.
The panel discussed the various challenges broadcasters face in deploying cloud-based solutions and the possible solutions.
Alessandro Masaro has led nearly 30 high-profile tech deals and managed a portfolio valued at over US$100m.
Rights, monetisation, distribution deals, fan engagement and piracy are some of the most critical discussions around sport today. Industry experts navigated them within a MENA context at the Future of ...
Subscribers opting for the XGO packages will have access to StarzPlay as well as its add-on channels at no additional cost.
Jawwy TV will offer Jordanian audiences more than 50 free-to-air and encrypted channels such as Rotana, MBC, National Geographic, and FOX HD.
Huawei Video+ is now available in 13 markets across the MENA region, with more than 20,000 movies and TV series from around the world.
StarzPlay app will be available on Sony Android TVs starting May 15, 2021, and the offer will be valid for the next three months.
As part of the latest partnership, StarzPlay subscribers will have access to a range of GCC and Arabic programming by Abu Dhabi media throughout Ramadan.
StarzPlay subscribers can watch a breadth of Turkish content dubbed in Arabic with the BluTV add-on, free for the first three months.
A library of over 20 Turkish series is available on StarzPlay ahead of Ramadan including 'Resurrection: Ertugrul'.
Virgin Mobile is the first mobile virtual network operator in Saudi Arabia to bundle specific monthly plans with StarzPlay.
The pandemic has accelerated the adoption of streamed video content (OTT video) and music in the region, and boosted the popularity of online gaming even further.
The service is available to new and existing subscribers from March 1-31, 2021.
Content will be available on television, via the Fatafeat app, on discovery+ via STARZPLAY, and across all social platforms.
The documentaries include ‘Wildest Middle East’, 'The Bronx Zoo’ and more.
StarzPlay is now MENA’s home of anime with over one thousand episodes of anime content brought to its subscribers by TV Tokyo Corporation.
Ooredoo aims at wooing new subscribers through a series of flexible plans and value-adds aimed at keeping customers connected and entertained.
StarzPlay will use the funds from Ruya Partners to focus on strengthening its geographic and customer reach, acquisition and production of original content.
A mix of established and new companies, as well as individuals, were feted at the celebrations last evening in Dubai.
The streamer will be made available to all Canal+ Series subscribers at no extra cost.
Subscribers across MENA can now enjoy UFC live events as well as an extensive Video-on-demand (VOD) library on StarzPlay.
The partnership was announced at a virtual launch broadcast from Dubai yesterday.
Customers who buy or pre-order a Huawei Mate 40 Pro smartphone will receive free subscription to StarzPlay for one year.
Users can sign up for the StarzPlay bouquet for $6 a month with no commitment.
The MENA OTT and Anti-Piracy Virtual Week, hosted by BroadcastPro ME last month, rounded up some of the stakeholders to explore how the narrative for OTT has evolved in recent ...
Discovery+, which will launch in the US from January 4, will also likely be available in the GCC through StarzPlay, although a date hasn't been confirmed.
As part of the new project, StarzPlay will deliver the entire infrastructure, both back-end and front-end, including an advanced intuitive content management systems (CMS), billing solutions, video player, search and ...
Now, Jumia Prime loyalty programme members in Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia will get free access to StarzPlay’s content of original shows, movies and TV series.
The line-up includes political dramas such as 'The Comedy Rule', 'Our Cartoon President' and 'LBJ'.
The series stars 'Game of Thrones' English actress Charlotte Hope and Irish actor Ruairi O’Connor.
Executive produced by Noah Hawley and starring Chris Rock, the first two episodes of the series will be available to watch on September 28.
Users can sign up for a seven-day free trial and subscribe directly to StarzPlay on the Apple TV app for $11 per month.
The findings were presented in a detailed report launched today at a virtual media briefing led by Maaz Sheikh, co-founder and CEO of StarzPlay.
The American crime drama series 'Power' wrapped up its sixth and final season in February.
Subscribers can continue to benefit from the offer for as long as they are paying the StarzPlay monthly subscription via their Visa card.
The show was watched by 57% of StarzPlay viewers who consume Starz originals while 41% of all active users followed the six-part mini-series.
The shows include ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’, ‘Citizen Rose’, ‘The Killer Affair’ and ‘30 Rock’.
The vouchers are available for monthly, quarterly, half-yearly or annual subscriptions on Eid Al Adha.
Omantel subscribers with premium packages will be able to access StarzPlay free-of-charge for six months while those with basic plans will be wooed with discounted offers.
New season of Doom Patrol now available on the platform also from June 26.
This follows last week’s announcement that the series will be airing on Amazon Prime Video in the UK from June 4.
This partnership aims to provide easier payment options for StarzPlay’s existing and would-be subscribers with easy access to its content for Zain customers.
The SVOD platform has brought together a selection of premium entertainment which includes Arabic and Turkish series as well as Disney films.
The multi-year agreement with Warner Bros. International Television Distribution gives StarzPlay exclusive access to blockbuster content from Warner.
The initiative is in line with the government directives to encourage citizens to stay at home in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
StarzPlay and Discovery have partnered to debut the latter's VOD service Dplay in the MENA region. StarzPlay CCO and Co-founder Danny Bates and Discovery's Director of Business Development Francesco Perta ...
Dplay, which is due to launch in Q2 on StarzPlay, will be available as an add-on for a monthly subscription rate of AED/SAR15 in the GCC. Rates for other markets ...
It is 2003. Saddam has fallen and an American-led coalition has taken over Iraq. For millennials resident in the Arab world during the noughties, 'Baghdad Central' recreates an old scenario ...
Available in 20 countries across the MENA region and Pakistan, StarzPlay offers more than 10,000 hours of content for its users.
In conversation with BroadcastProME, StarzPlay CEO Maaz Sheikh on the platform's first Original and Executive Producer Kate Harwood on the making of Baghdad Central.
The six-part mini crime series is set amidst the chaos of American-occupied Baghdad in 2003.
The partnership will bring a collection of premium dramas to viewers including “Baghdad Central” and “The Luminaries” on StarzPlay in the MENA region.
The entertainment company’s revenues for the nine months ended December 31, 2019, came to $2.95bn — up from $2.77bn from the year prior.
The latest acquisition reflects StarzPlay's commitment to expanding its Arabic offering to meet the expectations of its subscribers in the MENA region.
The partnership will see the production of a podcast series which is based around the popular ‘Vikings’ drama series.
StarzPlay has been hailed as a success story in the MENA region, with more subscribers than Netflix and Shahid Plus – the other members of the region’s big three. The ...
Content consumption is at an all-time high, but advertising is at an all-time low and monetisation has become challenging. MENA leaders discussed how they are revisiting business models in a ...
The SVOD service has successfully established mutually beneficial partnerships with several telecommunications companies in the region.
