As GDP growth is expected to climb in the year ahead, an increase of around 4.7 percent is expected in salary earnings in 2017. A GCC-wide survey of 600 multinational companies and locally-owned conglomerates has forecast this, also noting that in 2016, the region saw… Read More
Discovery Communications has formed a partnership with BHS Media to empower BHS Media to use Discovery’s content and branding to create and launch a brand new free-to-air lifestyle channel for Farsi-speaking markets across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). BHS Media will launch Home… Read More
Asserting that the law is a “key pillar for the regulation of print, TV, radio and electronic publishing as well as regulating the relationship between the National Media Council (NMC) and the media free zones”, Dr Sultan bin Ahmad Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State,… Read More
beIN Media Group has acquired DP Acquisitions B.V., the holding company of the Turkish digital platform group operating under the name Digiturk. beIN MEDIA GROUP is a diversified media company active in both sports and entertainment. Its assets include beIN SPORTS, a premium and leading… Read More
To mark National Day celebrations, Pan Arab TV channel, Quest Arabiya, has dedicated its September programming uncovering the history and culture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Throughout the month of September, the channel will broadcast a selection of internationally and regionally acclaimed shows, which… Read More
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
