After being in the works for nearly six months, video-on-demand service provider Vuclip has launched Viu, a direct to consumer video-on-demand (VOD) service, in the Middle East. Following its expansion in Asia, Viu is now available for users in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Egypt and Jordan.
Users across the region will have access to local, regional and international entertainment, built on Vuclip’s patented Dynamic Adaptive Transcoding technology to offer viewers a ‘buffer free’ viewing experience.
“We are excited to introduce Viu to the Middle East and extend to our viewers a unique platform to enjoy premium on demand content on their choice of device and network. We’ve been in the mobile video business for nine years and that has given us a lens into viewer insights that is unparalleled. The Middle East is home to a diverse population and our mission is to curate the most compelling and popular content from across the world. We look forward to an exciting journey as we bring new ideas to life and offer viewers a whole new experience in entertainment,” said Sherif Dahan, Regional Director for Middle East, Vuclip.
Viu launches as a freemium service, wherein consumers can also subscribe to a premium portion of the service which includes an ad-free experience as well as access to additional premium content for a monthly fee.
