wedotv, the free streaming platform, has partnered with ZDF Studios, the commercial subsidiary of European broadcaster ZDF, to launch two new channels across all platforms. wedotv get.factual is customised for the MENA markets and Time2Rlx will be available to platforms worldwide. “It is an honor to launch channels with ZDF Studios’ top-quality content,” said wedotv […]
Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, has announced that Gulfsat Communications has agreed a deal for satellite transponder capacity on Es’hail-1 satellite located at the 25.5⁰ East hotspot to provide VSAT services across the MENA region. Gulfsat Communications is a Satellite Communications and Media service provider in the MENA region. Gulfsat’s headquarters is located in Kuwait, […]
Skandha Media Services, a leader in scalable managed playout, broadcast, and OTT services that leverage cloud technology, automation, AI, and machine learning, has appointed Neha Modi as its Managing Partner of Product & Growth to lead the company’s expansion into the Middle East and North Africa. MENA is a key market for Skandha. The demand for […]
Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, has expanded its channel offerings by incorporating two new channels, Tayba and Al Tanasuh TV, into its video distribution lineup at the 26° East orbital position, facilitated by the Es’hail-2 satellite. The Es’hailSat satellite footprint strategically encompasses the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, optimising signal coverage and enabling […]
TOD, the sports and entertainment streaming platform in the MENA region and a beIN Media Group company, has appointed LiveLike to enhance the TOD streaming platform. Together, TOD and LiveLike will be implementing interactive and immersive experiences that aim to transform how fans connect with sports and entertainment. Launching early in 2025, this collaboration leverages […]
wedotv, the AVoD and FAST channel programmer and distributor, is expanding the distribution of its flagship channel, wedotv big stories, to audiences across the Middle East and North Africa via the Eutelsat 7 West A satellite, located at the region’s leading 7/8° West video neighbourhood. wedotv big stories brings audiences factual entertainment, documentaries and other […]
Omdia analysis has revealed the MENA cinema market is poised for substantial revenue growth, projected to increase from $900 million (€847.1m) in 2024 to $1.5 billion by 2029. Saudi Arabia is expected to play a pivotal role, contributing nearly two-thirds of the region’s cinema revenue by 2029. Screen growth in the Middle East has overtaken […]
Moonbug Entertainment, a subsidiary of Candle Media, has announced a deal with Yango Play to bring its Blippi & Friends channel to the Middle East and North Africa. Named after Moonbug’s popular, live-action preschool brand, Blippi, Blippi & Friends is a 24/7 channel catering to children ages 4-8 and includes a daily segment for younger […]
Timeline Television, a provider of broadcast technology and services, has announced the launch of a new base and operation in the Middle East, designed to meet the growing demand for live production and broadcast services across the region, from major sporting events to live events, entertainment and news coverage. Facilities including a state-of-the-art flypack solution […]
beIN Media Group, the sports and entertainment group, and the NBA have extended their broadcast and digital partnership for the 2024-25 season that will see beIN Sports, the group’s flagship sports channels, continue to air more than 400 live NBA games exclusively across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The renewal builds on beIN […]