SPI/FilmBox has furthered the MENA expansion of its drama hub Dizi with Digital Virgo, integrating into DV Content, a catalogue of digital services designed for mobile operators.
OSN Group relaunches branded channels
UAE-based OSN Group has rebranded its exclusive 18 channels offering with nine new and revamped services.
OSN launches new streaming service
OSN Group has launched a new premium streaming service targeting the MENA region.
MENA pay-TV revenues set to fall
Pay-TV revenues for 20 countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are set to fall by 38% between the peak year of 2016 ($3.84 billion) and 2027 ($2.39 billion).
OSN extends HBO contract
OSN has strengthened its partnership with HBO by extending an exclusive licensing agreement covering the MENA region.
Africa to gain pay-TV subs
Africa will add 18 million pay-TV subscribers between 2021 and 2027, taking the total to 57 million.
Dizi expands to UAE
SPI/FilmBox, has launched Dizi on du’s TV platform in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in collaboration with the content licensing management company, SAWA Rights Management (SRM).
Viaplay to show top African football
Viaplay and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have agreed a multi-year partnership to show Africa Cup of Nations, Africa Women Cup of Nations and CAF Champions League football on the streaming service in nine countries.
SPI/FilmBox expands in Africa
SPI/FilmBox and Axian Group have signed a new distribution deal that will make four channels from SPI’s portfolio available in Madagascar, Comoros and Togo on Telma TV and Togocom TV.
Eutelsat renews Nilesat deal
Eutelsat and Nilesat have agreed partial renewal terms for Ku capacity at Eutelsat’s 7 degrees West position for broadcast services across the Middle East.