A host of FOR-A equipment was essential to coverage of the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission when the Mars-bound Hope Probe launched from the Tanegashima Space Center in Japan on the 19th of July. The probe successfully established two-way communication and is expected to reach Mars by February 2021. It marks the first time the UAE has orbited Mars, and the probe will stay in orbit for a Martian year -- equivalent to 687 days on Earth -- to gather data about Mars' atmosphere. Eager to … [Read more...] about Full complement of FOR-A Equipment in Media Mania OB truck delivers rock-solid live coverage of UAE’s first Mars mission
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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
Vice exploring MENA region
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The CEO of the world’s preeminent youth media company visited Abu Dhabi to discuss its plans to expand into the region. VICE Media’s co-founder and CEO, Shane Smith, is planning to bring the company’s unique, youth-oriented digital, mobile and linear programming to MENA for the first time, by launching operations in the UAE in partnership with Moby Group. During his visit to Abu Dhabi, Smith met with H.E. Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs … [Read more...] about Vice exploring MENA region
du collaborates with PCCW Global
Hong Kong – du, the growing telecommunications operator in the United Arab Emirates, and PCCW Global, the international operating division of HKT, Hong Kong’s premier telecommunications service provider, have jointly announced a new collaboration to offer Smart Home services across the UAE. The announcement was made during GITEX Technology Week 2014. Collaboration with PCCW Global will enable du to implement a strategy of integrating third party smart and connected devices into UAE … [Read more...] about du collaborates with PCCW Global
Dubai’s OSN to offer South Asian content with acquisition of Pehla
Dubai, UAE - OSN, a leading pay-TV network in the Middle East and North Africa, has expanded its entertainment bouquet with the acquisition of Pehla Media & Entertainment, the region’s largest provider of South Asian pay-TV content. OSN Pehla will now offer the best in Bollywood and premium cricket, with exclusive telecast rights of the ICC Cricket World Cup. OSN now showcases nearly 140 TV channels covering Arabic, Western, South Asian and Filipino content. Pehla will now be … [Read more...] about Dubai’s OSN to offer South Asian content with acquisition of Pehla
BBC World News and BBC.com release results of global study on news consumption habits
BBC World News and BBC.com have released the results to their global study on consumption of news in the digital age. Conducted by InSites Consulting, the study surveyed more than 3,600 owners of digital services in Australia, Singapore, India, UAE, South Africa, Poland, Germany, France and the U.S. Survey participants were top income owners and owners of at least three different devices, so as to determine the growing impact of TV, smartphones, tablets and laptops on people’s news … [Read more...] about BBC World News and BBC.com release results of global study on news consumption habits
