Middle East & North Africa

Middle East & North Africa

PCCW's Viu Launches Streaming Service Across MENA Region

Hong Kong-based streaming service Viu is stocking up on Arabic content as it launches across eight markets in the Middle East & North Africa.

Middle East & North Africa

iflix & Zain Form Joint Venture To Launch MENA Service

KL-based regional streamer iflix is making its first foray into the MENA region in partnership with Kuwait-based mobile operator Zain.

Middle East & North Africa

FilmDoo Co-Founder Weerada Sucharitkul On Creating A Global Film Community

UK-based global streaming service is meeting the demand for subtitled versions of non-English-language movies.

Middle East & North Africa

MoviePigs Founder Perihan Abou-Zeid On Launching An Arab SVOD Service

The founder of New York-based SVOD platform MoviePigs talks about building a global audience for Arabic-language films.

Middle East & North Africa

MoviePigs Launches US Streaming Service For Arab Cinema

New York-based start-up MoviePigs is launching an SVOD platform focused on Arab cinema for audiences in North America.

Middle East & North Africa

Theatrical Windows Holding Back MENA Streaming, Say Dubai Film Market Speakers

Speakers said VOD platforms have the potential to expand audiences for Arabic-language content, but traditional business models are preventing growth.

Middle East & North Africa

MENA Region Set For Streaming Boost - PwC Report

Spending on OTT services is estimated to grow by 98% in the MENA region between 2015 and 2019.

Middle East & North Africa

Starz Launches SVOD Service Across Middle East & North Africa

US cable and satellite network is launching Starz Play Arabia across 17 markets in the Middle East and North Africa.

Middle East & North Africa

Arab Digital Platforms Race To Fill Content Gap - PwC Report

Saudi-based online networks such as UTURN and Telfaz 11 are witnessing huge growth in subscriptions.