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Mohamed joins Qvest MENA team

Qvest, a global player in media-focused services, is further expanding its operational and delivery capabilities in the MENA region with the appointment of Ghallab Mohamed as Senior Manager Project Delivery and Bids. In his new role, he will contribute significantly to advancing project excellence and deepening customer engagement across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, […]

November 20, 2025

Nilesat revenues fall, but profits rise

Egyptian satellite operator Nilesat has reported its Q3 numbers. Revenue fell from $25.16 million a year ago to $24.8 million (€21.3m) in this latest quarter. Net income was $15.9 million compared to $19.1 million a year ago. For the nine months period, sales were $73.4 million compared to $75.9 million a year ago. Nilesat’s Q3 […]

November 13, 2025By Chris Forrester

ADM, Starzplay deal highlights growing broadcaster collaboration in MENA

Broadcasters across the Middle East and North Africa are increasingly rethinking their digital strategies, according to research from Omdia. Many are moving away from standalone OTT platforms and exploring partnerships with established streaming services, a trend highlighted by the newly announced partnership between Abu Dhabi Media (ADM) and Starzplay. This deal aligns with the patterns […]

November 4, 2025

AST SpaceMobile wins Saudi partner for MENA

AST SpaceMobile has added Saudi Arabian telco STC Group as its partner for “Space-based Telecom services” over the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) regions. stc (the former Saudi Telecom Company) will pay $175 million (€150.5m) to secure a 10-year distribution contract for AST’s satellite services, starting in Q4 2026. AST signed an MoU with […]

October 30, 2025By Chris Forrester

Eutelsat, MBC Group extend broadcast deal

Eutelsat has announced the renewal of its long-standing partnership with MBC Group, the MENA media network. Under this extended agreement, MBC Group will continue to rely on Eutelsat’s 7/8° West video neighbourhood, the region’s leading orbital position, for the distribution of its portfolio of entertainment, news, and cultural channels to millions of households across MENA. […]

October 22, 2025

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