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Middle East focus: Egyptian channels lead rebound in pan-Arab ad market
The advertising market in the Middle East and North Africa has performed strongly this year, with Egypt, which saw a deep drop in advertising expenditure… Read more
Middle East focus: MBC expecting growth boost from dedicated Egyptian channel
Leading Middle East broadcaster MBC expects growth next year to be boosted by the launch of its new dedicated channel for Egypt, MBC Masr, according… Read more
Middle East movement – an in-depth look at the ME broadcast market
The emergence of pan-Arab channels and investment in local content is making the Middle East a more exciting TV market. Stuart Thomson looks at recent developments. The Middle East TV market has long been seen… Read more
YahLive boosts HD line-up with Russian news channels
UAE-based DTH operator YahLive has added two Russian news channels to its HD bouquet. The operator has struck a deal with broadcaster RT to carry English language channel Russia Today and Rusiya Al-Yaum, which airs… Read more
Sky News Arabia goes OTT with Envivio
Sky News Arabia has launched a new OTT video service using technology from Envivio. Sky News Arabia is a 24-hour, Arabic-language news channel operated as a joint-venture by Abu Dhabi Media Investment Corporation and UK… Read more
TwoFour54 unveils 30% rebate for TV producers
Abu Dhabi media development group TwoFour54 is introducing a rebate for TV and film producers shooting in the Emirate. The scheme is the first of its kind in the Middle East and TwoFour54 chief operating… Read more
Middle East pay TV channels stand at 143
The number of pay TV channels in the Middle East region stood at 143 at the end of February, according to a study by Arab Advisors Group. The group said that the region’s four satellite… Read more
Zee TV launches two channels in UAE
Indian broadcaster Zee TV is launching two channels in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The company is launching general entertainment network Zee TV HD and movie channel Zee Cinema HD through satellite operator eLife TV.… Read more
Tony Orsten returning to the UK after leaving TwoFour54
Tony Orsten is returning to the UK following his departure from Abu Dhabi media hub TwoFour54. Orsten announced earlier this year that Noura Al Kaabi was taking over as CEO of TwoFour54, but said he… Read more
YahSat 1B launched
The YahSat 1B satellite was successfully launched from Baikonur onboard a Proton-M launcher on Monday night. The satellite, owned by UAE-based YahSat, which includes a Ka-band payload, will provide services to customers in the Middle… Read more
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