du has announced the availability of Amazon Prime Video to its entertainment service, with a special three month offer
Video on Demand
MBC Group
Dubai’s MBC plans digital focus as streaming competition hots up
Johannes Larcher joins MBC Group as managing director, Digital & VOD Websites to drive expansion
Fox Network
Consumer payment methods ‘biggest fear’ for online steaming services in MENA, says Fox
Low credit card penetration makes it difficult for streaming services to achieve profitability in the region, according to Fox MENA head Sanjay Raina
Fox Network
MBC’s Shahid Plus inks Fox deal as streaming competition hots up
Shahid Plus announces agreement with Fox Networks Group MENA to add Fox Plus streaming service to platform
Amazon
Amazon Prime signs du deal as video on demand market soars
Dubai telco du says distribution agreement with Prime Video will offer customers greater choice in video content
Facebook
Facebook Watch will ensure ‘responsible’ user consumption
The global launch of the feature comes a month after the platform claimed it wants to help users limit their time spend on social media through management tools
Cinepax
Dubai’s StarzPlay inks deal with Pakistani cinema chain
Video on demand service StarzPlay launches new Starz Play by Cinepax after signing agreement to enter Pakistan market
Facebook Watch
Facebook Watch considers movies, but says it will not compete with streaming services
Similarly to steaming services, the on demand video feature offers users the chance to watch shows and videos by creators, celebrities and production houses
Maaz Sheikh
StarzPlay revenue doubles every six months for last three years
The service is expected to launch in Pakistan this year
#media
Video: Netflix announces deal with the Obamas for new shows, films
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have signed a multi-year agreement to produce films and series for Netflix, the streaming service announced Monday.
Netflix
Ramadan 2018: Netflix peak viewership time between 2am to 5am
Survey shows 51% of Middle Easterners believe they gain an additional 2 to 3 hours daily during the Holy Month
Maaz Sheikh
StarzPlay to introduce seven Arabic shows during Ramadan
Karma’s Curse will feature Lebanese singer and actress Haifa Wehbe
Dubai
Netflix open to idea of having office in Dubai, says CEO
Netflix currently groups Middle East operations along with its Europe and Africa business unit based in the Netherlands
Netflix
What is the secret to Netflix’s phenomenal growth?
In an exclusive interview, Netflix founder Reed Hastings tells CEO Middle East that the secret to his company’s success is simply “having great shows”
Expats
New music TV series focuses on South Asian expats in the Gulf
Music Garage shines the spotlight on six aspiring bands and singers handpicked from across the region
Amazon Prime
Video: Where does the growth of streaming leave traditional broadcasters?
In response to the entry of international players such as Netflix and Amazon Prime into the local market, OSN has launched its own on demand services, Play, Go and Wavo, adding to the digital offerings by the likes of Icflix and StarzPlay.
music streaming
Video: What impact will digital streaming have on media consumption
Streaming service providers such as Netflix, Amazon Prime and Spotify have amassed millions of subscribers and redefined the model for how we consume content.