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SMC appointed DAZN MENA exclusive first reseller

Sports entertainment platform DAZN has appointed SMC as its exclusive first reseller in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Under this new partnership, SMC will lead DAZN’s commercial sales efforts across the region, representing the group’s growing portfolio of premium sports rights. DAZN MENA, the regional division of the global streaming platform, continues […]

October 17, 2025

DAZN MENA named domestic broadcaster for Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia

DAZN MENA has been appointed the official domestic broadcaster for all horse racing events under the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia. The new deal, effective immediately, spans 50 race days across the 2025/26 season. DAZN said the partnership marks a significant step in its expansion strategy within Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region. This […]

October 16, 2025

wedotv expands into MENA with evision

wedotv, the free streaming sports and entertainment network, has expanded its footprint to the MENA region via a distribution agreement with evision, the media arm of e& ( formerly known as Etisalat). Two of wedotv’s FAST channels – wedotv BIG Stories and wedotv sports MENA – are immediately available to subscribers of TV by e&, […]

October 8, 2025

MBC to broadcast Extreme E, Extreme H in MENA

Extreme E and Extreme H have announced a broadcast partnership with MBC Group, the MENA media company. The action begins in Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia with Extreme E’s Final Lap on October 4th to 5th, a celebratory farewell to electric racing, followed by the launch of the inaugural FIA Extreme H World Cup on October […]

October 3, 2025

Whale TV signs MENA ad deal with ThePubverse

ThePubverse, the media monetisation arm of ArabyAds, has signed a partnership with Whale TV, the independent TV OS maker. The agreement grants ThePubverse exclusive rights to Whale TV’s display and video advertising inventory across the GCC and Egypt, significantly expanding access to premium Connected TV (CTV) inventory for advertisers across the MENA region. Whale TV […]

September 17, 2025

Eultelsat distributes SoFast’s Baywatch TV in MENA

Eutelsat and SoFast, a player in the creation, playout and monetisation of FAST and linear channels, have partnered to distribute the channel Baywatch TV, subtitled in Arabic. The iconic channel, based on the cult Baywatch series, will be available to audiences across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) from the region’s leading 7/8° West […]

September 12, 2025

iKOMG, GB News launch FASTonSAT partnership

iKOMedia Group (iKOMG), a specialist in end-to-end media services, has launched a landmark partnership with GB News. The deal brings GB News’ feed to viewers across the Middle East and North Africa using iKOMG’s FASTonSAT service. This marks the first time GB News has adopted satellite-based FAST distribution. Through  FASTonSAT, the channel will be live across more […]

September 10, 2025

Eutelsat renews BHS distribution

Eutelsat has announced the renewal of its partnership with BHS Telecommunications, a regional player in TV distribution and broadcast services in the MENA region. Under the new agreement, BHS will lease Ku-band capacity on the Eutelsat 7 West A satellite, located at the 7/8° West orbital position, the prime broadcast neighbourhood for the Middle East […]

September 9, 2025

Qvest ramps up MENA activities

Qvest, a global player in media-focused services, is further strengthening its business and operational footprint in the MENA region. With the appointment of Philipp Glänzel as Managing Director for the entire MENA region, in his new role, he will be responsible for expanding Qvest’s presence in the Kingdom Saudia Arabia and driving strategic initiatives further […]

September 9, 2025

OSN partners with Harmonic to monetise streaming channels

Harmonic has announced that Orbit Showtime Network (OSN), an entertainment network in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has partnered with Harmonic to monetise its video streaming channels. Harmonic’s VOS360 Ad SaaS enables OSN to deliver personalizsd ads at scale, elevating the network’s revenue and ensuring an outstanding viewing experience for audiences across the […]

September 9, 2025