Discovery Networks has signed an agreement with du as its official playout and distribution service provider across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. As a result of the agreement, du will offer its expertise to manage the transmission of Discovery’s latest channels, DKids… Read More
Ooredoo and MBC Group have entered a seven-year partnership granting Ooredoo the exclusive rights in Qatar to several MBC HD channels. Ooredoo TV customers in Qatar will now be able to access coverage of a range of MBC content including the likes of ‘Bab Al‑Hara’, ‘Omar’,… Read More
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has completed the official signing ceremony to mark the exclusive multi-territory deal in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) with beIN Media Group. The agreement, that was principally in place last year, is for all media rights to the… Read More
In a digital world, arguably the two biggest media activities are consuming linear TV and networking or messaying on social media platforms. Research from Global Web Index shows that since 2012, time devoted to linear TV has remained largely stable, albeit with a gentle downward… Read More
Following its bankruptcy resulting from the legal debacle with wrestler Hulk Hogan’s sex tape, Gawker Media was up for an auction. TV network and digital publisher, known largely for its Spanish content, Univision has won the auction at a bid of USD 135 million. The… Read More
Icflix, an internet streaming service in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has forged a strategic partnership with Asiacell, a provider of mobile telecommunications services in Iraq. This partnership will allow Asiacell’s entertainment loving customers access to Jazwood (Arabic), Hollywood and Bollywood content,… Read More
The growing issue of unauthorized streaming of Arabic channels in the MENA region was once again highlighted when US satellite operator DISH filed a lawsuit against the makers of the Loolbox streaming device. The streaming service was unlawfully retransmiting numerous Arabic TV channels like Al… Read More
The number of Free to Air (FTA) satellite channels targeting the Arab region continues to grow, according to the recent “Satellite TV in the Arab World 2016” report by Arab Advisors Group’s Media Strategic Research Service. The report states that the number of FTA satellite… Read More
One of the major routes which brands and marketers can take during Olympics to reach to their fans seems to be second-screening, according to the Global Web Index’s latest findings. Olympics are a week away and almost 85 percent of fans say that they use… Read More
Al Ahli Holding Group and 117 Live has appointed Plus 1 Communications to handle PR for PopCon, a three-day pop-culture festival taking place from October 27-29 in Dubai. The event will include various elements of pop culture by fusing movies, television, games, beauty and fashion,… Read More
