Netflix has been told by Gulf Arab states to remove content deemed to be offensive to “Islamic and societal values” in the region.
Arabic SVOD subs to reach 22m
The number of paying SVOD subscriptions, for TV episodes and movies only, across 13 Arabic countries will reach 21.52 million by 2027.
Boxxer and MBC Group ink MENA deal
Boxxer, the UK’s next-generation boxing promotion, has signed a new media rights partnership with MBC Group to bring its live programming to 25 territories in the MENA region.
SPI/FilmBox expands in MENA region
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 […]
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).