Advertisers today are increasingly inclined to invest in streaming services and digital platforms that offer accurate data on who is consuming their content, when and where. Now, satellite channels may ...
All signs point to a flourishing Arabic content sector in 2024 with Saudi Arabia contributing significantly to the advancement of this sector.
OSN has unleashed a new entertainment experience with the roll-out of OSNtv, a smart box that seamlessly integrates the pay-TV operator’s channels with a viewer’s favourite apps as well as ...
Keeping up with the AI chatter in regional media, BroadcastPro ME hosted a webinar delving into the latest and greatest of AI and other trending technologies that have taken the ...
In an exclusive interview with Vijaya Cherian, Pratixa Shah, co-founder of The Plot Pictures, talks about her role in shaping the UAE's indie film scene and shares insights into her ...
When Emile de Rijk fell short of funds to procure expensive Radio Frequency (RF) components for his research, he leveraged the capabilities of the universitys 3D printing lab to create ...
Qatar's outstanding execution of the 2022 World Cup has forever raised the bar for future host countries, while beIN’s top-notch coverage captivated audiences across the world, resulting in a truly ...
Over the last year, StarzPlay has beefed up its sports assets. The most recent addition is the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. In an exclusive interview with Vijaya Cherian, ...
Al Mashhad goes live with edgy content, immersive experiences and out-of-the-box digital initiatives.
Fadaat Media recently relocated its operations from London to Qatar, just in time for the World Cup in November. In an exclusive interview with Vijaya Cherian, Ali Husseini, Director of ...
Haider Rashid's film ‘Europa’ centres around the dangerous journey of a young migrant who dodges ruthless vigilantes on the Turkish-Bulgarian border in the hope of entering Europe. The film won ...
In Dubai’s Kempinski Hotel, the Grass Valley Middle East Tech Summit tackled some of the most challenging aspects of digital transformation, bringing together front-line decision-makers.
Canon held a panel discussion on ‘Women in Filmmaking: In the spotlight and studying landscape of Cinema and Media today in the Middle East and Africa’ at Women’s Pavilion, Dubai ...
Texas-headquartered AST SpaceMobile, the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly through standard mobile phones, is turning its attention to the GCC and MENA region. ...
The UAE recognises the broader potential of space beyond science and technology opportunities.
Ninetnine, a content distribution company helmed by Samir Zehani and Adel Hamla, has successfully catered to North African and Arabic audiences in France and Europe, with strategically designed TV packages ...
The BroadcastPro Tech Summit opened with a keynote presentation from the OSN team: Zahra Zayat, Senior VP – OTT Digital and Telco, and Peter Riz, CTO of the pay-TV network. ...
It all began with Basel Anabtawi wanting to listen to a good talk show on his night runs. From there, he went on to create Basel Meets before eventually launching ...
Grass Valley’s positive views on the Middle East market need no introduction; but how ready and willing are regional operators to adopt bluesky technologies? An exclusive, closed-door event gave us ...
Moving an event online can seem overwhelming, but making it happen is often more beneficial than expected.
When Covid-19 hit the world, news organisations were the first to take action, innovating extensively to retain the audiences that had come to their platforms for information. Robyn Peterson, CNN ...
The panel discussed the various challenges broadcasters face in deploying cloud-based solutions and the possible solutions.
No satellite operator in the MENA satellite space wields as much power and influence as Arabsat, which was founded in 1976. Arabsat has been serving the growing needs of the ...
Covid-19 didn’t stop Bahrain Radio or Advanced Media from forging ahead with their business strategies
The study conducted by Arabsat in conjunction with IPSOS revealed that satellite continues to enjoy a whopping 97% market share in this region.
He was only eight when he first took apart a phone and put it back together again. A passionate engineer equally comfortable in both IT and broadcast ecosystems, regional veteran ...
Muay Thai and kickboxing are recent additions to the UAE sports scene, with a great opportunity to attract a younger audience. In an exclusive interview with Vijaya Cherian, Mohamad Yehya, ...
Improving the broadcast and OTT experience has the potential to improve overall fan satisfaction, resulting in increased opportunity for better financial outcomes.
After conducting a virtual edition last year, CABSAT is back for an in-person gathering and exhibition. Thomas Löffler, AVP, Exhibitions, Dubai World Trade Centre, takes us through some of the ...
MENA leaders are setting the stage for more sports events to be hosted in the region.
Viu hit 45m MAU and 5.3m paid subscribers and ranks No.1 for number of users in Southeast Asia.
The ASBU BroadcastPro Summit and Awards highlighted the dramatic shift in market trends, brought about by the onset of COVID-19 and its impact on the entertainment industry.
Best known in Dubai as the CEO of Advanced Media for the last two decades, in recent years he has also garnered awards for some of the films he has ...
Connectivity and communications have become critical in todays world not just for businesses and individuals but also for the aid industry, telemedicine and other such sectors.
The social distancing measures have given rise to creative thinking and new storylines that no longer rely on traditional filming methods.
Despite the setbacks due to Covid-19, this year has been favourable for regional brands, be it MBC announcing Shahid's soaring popularity or the UAE launching its Mars Mission.
The webinar focussed on how filmmaking in Africa got a significant boost with new digital technologies.
The first issue of the BroadcastProME magazine was released ten years ago in July.
Are companies freezing all expenditure or rerouting their CAPEX to suit new needs in a coronavirus-impacted business scenario?
Broadcasters worked on new strategies this year to counter the impact of the pandemic and subsequent lockdown on Ramadan productions.
Sharjah Broadcasting Authority inaugurated a brand-new IP facility based on the SMPTE 2110 standard for Al Wousta TV in Al Dhaid. We take a tour of the facility with GM ...
Facebook and Netflix have come forward with USD 100m each for those financially affected by the lockdown triggered by the pandemic.
Young Arab leaders come forward to take the satellite industry to the next level.
There’s no doubt that the media industry is going through tumultuous change, but good content continues to be sought-after by both media houses and viewers alike.
Marc Antoine, whose reputation precedes him as an M&A specialist, usually comes into a company when a big change is on the horizon.
Who is the new inflight customer, and what is the key to tapping into the $33bn opportunity in this space? Is the inflight customer the traditional business person looking to ...
Another year has gone, and alongside celebrating a new generation of path-breakers at our awards and offering a fantastic networking opportunity, it gives me immense satisfaction to see that the ...
The appointment is part of Argosy's plans to increase brand awareness while also enabling it to be considered earlier in the life-cycle of a project,
Since 2016, Thales has hired 5,000 to 6,000 people a year. And in 2019, the company?s recruitment drive continues apace, with 5,500 new jobs created worldwide, including 2,500 in France.
Vijaya Cherian, Editorial Director, BroadcastPro ME.Content rating is a tricky subject and most of us may have varying opinions on whom ratings should rest with. Should ...
Vijaya Cherian, Editorial Director, BroadcastPro ME.I dont know about you but grocery shopping or meandering through traffic and waiting endlessly for a parking spot so I ...
Our vision when we launched BroadcastPro Middle East was not just to be a leading magazine in the MENA region. We wanted to be perceived as an industry insider, who ...
From not having any cinema screens until last year, it is estimated that KSA will be able to accommodate around 2,600 by 2030 and generate $950m in box office revenues, ...
The winds of change are becoming stronger in broadcast. If we only felt a gust or two in previous years, it has gathered strength, building towards a gale, with IP, ...
A few months ago, I had the pleasure of travelling to the IBC offices in London, where the jury for the IBC Innovation Awards gathered to deliberate over the shortlist. ...
Last month, there were a number of announcements that coincided with the Chinese premier's visit to the UAE. Image Nation announced that it would launch a 24/7 Chinese channel while ...
For a quiet month like Ramadan, a lot has been going on in the TV industry and I believe a lot of the ruckus has to do with the ...
Why should we take piracy seriously in the Middle East? Because it has started crippling our media companies to such a great extent that if we dont collectively do something ...
Vijaya Cherian, Editorial Director.NAB CEO Gordon Smiths speech at the opening ceremony got me thinking on how much of an influencer the organisation is, the respect ...
The MENA media industry is going through a time of tumultuous change. Some of it is exciting and upbeat, others are downright disconcerting.For instance, Saudi Arabias injection of $64bn into ...
