Advanced Television

MENA

OSN adds OSNtv iQIYI channel

OSN continues to expand its regional entertainment offering with the launch of the new OSNtv iQIYI channel. The new linear channel will bring a curated slate ofAsian content to audiences across the MENA region. The OSNtv iQIYI channel features a diverse mix of genres including drama, romance, fantasy, anime, and action. iQIYI offers popular and critically acclaimed […]

February 24, 2026

Forecast: Satellite market worth $47bn by 2031

A report from analysts at Markets and Markets (M&M) forecasts that the satellite market could be worth $46.79 billion (€39.6bn) by 2031, and an impressive of CAGR 16.9 percent. The M&M study says that the satellite industry is growing at this impressive rate thanks to an increased reliance on space-based services which includes financial networks […]

February 20, 2026

MBC Group renews deal for FIA Extreme H World Cup

Extreme H has announced an extension of its broadcast partnership with MBC Group, the Middle East and North Africa’s (MENA) media company. This renewed two-year agreement builds on the initial collaboration to ensure that all the action of the hydrogen-powered motorsport remains accessible to millions of households across the region. The extended partnership ensures that […]

February 18, 2026

IPX global branded entertainment platform launches

IPX, a global marketplace for branded entertainment, has launched with backing from senior industry leaders including Toby Hack, former EMEA CEO of PHD Worldwide, and media entrepreneur Juliette Otterburn-Hall, ex ITV and Shed Media Group. Launched by Co-Founders and Co-CEOs Anthony Damianakis and Pete Fergusson and headquartered in Dubai with bases in London and Sydney, […]

February 18, 2026

Global interest at record level for 2026 Saudi Cup

Global interest in The Saudi Cup reached record levels this year, as a multi-million-strong international audience tuned in on February 14th to watch the Japanese-trained Forever Young triumph in the seventh running of the world’s richest horse race.  HBA Media managed all broadcast elements of The Saudi Cup, delivering an enhanced viewing experience across all […]

February 18, 2026

Eutelsat, Viewsat renew MENA capacity agreements

Eutelsat has announced the renewal of multiple capacity agreements with Viewsat, reinforcing a partnership and a shared focus on supporting the continued development of the broadcast market in Egypt and the wider Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Through this renewed collaboration at the 7/8° West video hotspot, Eutelsat and Viewsat will continue to […]

February 16, 2026

beIN acquires LA28 Olympics broadcasting rights

beIN Media Group, the sports, entertainment and media organisation, has secured exclusive, multi-platform broadcast rights across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for the XXV Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 and the Games of the XXXIV Olympiad in Los Angeles 2028, as well as the Youth Olympic Games taking place in 2026 and […]

February 11, 2026

beIN Sports scores rights to Padel Tour

beIN Media Group, the sports, entertainment and media group, has secured rights to all 2026 Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour and the 2026 FIP World Cup in 39 territories across MENA, APAC and North America. Fans will be able to tune in to the action via beIN Sports as well as on beIN’s OTT platform […]

February 5, 2026

beIN acquires Hexagon Cup rights

beIN Media Group has secured the rights to the Generali Hexagon Cup, in 27 territories across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Türkiye and North America. Under the agreement, beIN subscribers across all 27 territories – via beIN’s flagship sports network, beIN Sports, and beIN’s OTT platform TOD across the MENA region – will […]

January 27, 2026

Ventum Tech, Emergent announce strategic partnership

As the Middle East continues to accelerate investment in next-generation media, broadcast, and immersive content technologies, Ventum Tech today announced a strategic partnership with Emergent, an AI-enhanced media production platform, to introduce intelligent, data-driven creative workflows to the region. Under this partnership, Ventum Tech will serve as Emergent’s integration and distribution partner across the Middle […]

January 27, 2026