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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A partnership between Qatari satellite company Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, and neXat, creators of the first satellite-specific open OSS/BSS platform, seeks to improve the way managed services are accessed and delivered across the Middle East and Africa. Es’hailSat will use the neXat platform to make it easier for its channel partners – such as […]
The Barclays Women’s Super League (WSL) has announced new international broadcast partners for the 2025-26 season. The deals were facilitated in partnership with sports marketing agency IMG, which has been appointed WSL Football’s exclusive international media rights representative for its leagues in a new multi-year partnership. To meet this growing demand, 13 new international broadcasters […]
Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 1 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in 2025 to 1.24 billion units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This represents an improvement from the previous forecast of 0.6 per cent, driven by 3.9 per cent growth in iOS this year. Despite challenges like soft […]
TAG Video Systems, a specialist in software-based IP end-to-end workflow monitoring, deep probing, and real-time visualisation, has named Oliver Gappa as Sales Director for DACH, MENA, and Eastern Europe. With more than 20 years of experience in the industry, Gappa’s 20 year+ career spans both established enterprises and fast-growing startups. Most recently, he served as […]