DUBAI – Global business and financial news network CNBC has announced the expansion of its Middle East operations with a new studio set to open in October at Nasdaq Dubai. The network will use the new base at MarketSite, part of Nasdaq Dubai’s new offices in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), to further enhance its editorial presence across the region. With MarketSite at the heart of Dubai’s financial hub, CNBC will speak to the business and government leaders helping … [Read more...] about CNBC expands Middle East footprint with new Dubai studio
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Eutelsat presents industry results of Middle East and North Africa
Dubai, Paris – Eutelsat Communications presented the results of its industry-benchmark survey on TV trends across the Middle East and North Africa at the ASBU BroadcastPro Selevision Summit in Dubai. Satellite TV reception in the MENA region has continued to increase its market-share compared to terrestrial and IPTV, and now reaches into 59 million homes. This represents 94% of the 62.2 million TV homes in 14 Arab-speaking countries, up from 92% only 12 months ago. Eutelsat’s 7/8° West … [Read more...] about Eutelsat presents industry results of Middle East and North Africa
STARZ PLAY collaborating with NBCUniversal
Dubai, UAE - STARZ PLAY, the on-demand video streaming service available in 19 countries across the MENA region, announced a new deal with NBCUniversal International Distribution to offer its subscribers popular TV box-sets, television series currently available in the U.S. and top-rated films. The new additions will include current critically acclaimed TV shows like Mr. Robot, starring Emmy winner Rami Malek and Golden Globe winner Christian Slater, along with Bates Motel, the psychological … [Read more...] about STARZ PLAY collaborating with NBCUniversal
CNN forge agreement with HFTP
Austin, Texas —Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), producers of Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC), is pleased to announce its exclusive platinum network news sponsorship agreement with CNN International for the inaugural HITEC Amsterdam next month. Beginning pre-conference programmes on 28 March – including the popular Entrepreneur 20X event – HFTP’s HITEC Amsterdam is the first of three HITEC events planned for 2017, and will take place … [Read more...] about CNN forge agreement with HFTP
Globo’s modern-day fairy tale premieres in Israel
Israel’s Viva and Viva Plus channels have already secured the newly launched Total Dreamer for their programming. Focused mainly on telenovelas, the pay-TV channels should air this modern-day fairy tale on May 02. Known for its telenovela frenzy, the Israeli audience will get to watch this lighthearted, romantic and inspiring story with Hebrew and Russian subtitles. Viva and Viva Plus, Globo’s longtime partners, have been broadcasting Brazilian hits such as Brazil Avenue, Empire and Brave Woman … [Read more...] about Globo’s modern-day fairy tale premieres in Israel
Crystal Vision goes to CABSAT
CABSAT 2015 in Dubai will see Crystal Vision showing three different keying solutions – products that are traditionally most popular with customers in the Middle East. During the exhibition, which runs 10 – 12 March, some of the products on stand will include the Safire 3 chroma keyer which now comes with a full set of control options, MultiLogo logo keyer with new audio features and the award-winning LKEY-SQZ squeeze back keyer in its Middle Eastern exhibition debut. The Safire 3 … [Read more...] about Crystal Vision goes to CABSAT