Vibhuti Arora, Author at BroadcastPro ME

Ooredoo partners with STARZ Play for exclusive Hollywood content

July 17, 2015

Ooredoo has announced an exclusive multi-year deal with OTT video streaming service STARZ Play.STARZ Play is a multi-screen video on-demand...

Icflix users stream 60,000+ hours of content every month

by Vibhuti Arora

July 16, 2015

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Subscribers are watching more than 60,000+ hours of content every month on icflix, a number that is rapidly rising as...

Geared up for action

by Vibhuti Arora

July 15, 2015

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Flicker Show productions covered the Dubai Ramadan Forum using traditional HD cameras and smartphones.The production of...

BBC News launches new app

by Vibhuti Arora

July 14, 2015

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The BBC has launched a new international BBC News app for iOS and Android devices. The free app, which since...

Starz Play partners with CBS Studios for MENA

by Vibhuti Arora

July 13, 2015

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Maaz Sheikh.Starz Play has agreed a multi-year licensing agreement with American television studio CBS Studios International...

Star Trek to film in Dubai

by Vibhuti Arora

July 13, 2015

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Dubai will be home to the cast and crew of the Star Trek movie while they film the third installment...

ATEME Kyrion to stream 2015 Pan American Games

by Vibhuti Arora

July 13, 2015

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Canadian video networking services provider, Aldea Solutions Inc., has chosen the Kyrion CM5000 encoders to stream the Pan American Games to...

European debut for Hitachi’s OB-BOX at IBC

by Vibhuti Arora

July 11, 2015

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Hitachi Kokusai Electric will stage a European debut of its new OB-BOX concept, which is claimed by the company to...

Facilis’ new shared storage and asset tracking products at IBC

by Vibhuti Arora

July 10, 2015

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Facilis will introduce a number of new products to the European market at IBC this year. These include solutions for...

Sound bites from Singapore

by Vibhuti Arora

July 10, 2015

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BroadcastPro ME spoke to several industry players at BroadcastAsia last month. We bring you some sound bites from the exhibitorsMicky Edwards, VP...

Bluebell brings remote robotic camera interface

by Vibhuti Arora

July 9, 2015

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Bluebell Opticom BN385.Bluebell will introduce the BN385 remote robotic camera interface. The BN385 features two 3G-SDI...

eyevis presents new display technologies for TV studios

by Vibhuti Arora

July 9, 2015

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Eyevis video wall in TV studio.At this years IBC Eyevis will present a variety of display...

New Calrec products at IBC2015

by Vibhuti Arora

July 9, 2015

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At IBC2015, Calrec will debut two compact aluminum expansion units, its new Fieldbox I/O range and H2Hub switch point, that...

Icflix partners with Zain

by Vibhuti Arora

July 8, 2015

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Watching movies and TV series just became easier for Zain customers. The partnership with Icflix will give Zain customers access...

BeIN Sports deploys EVS MAX

by Vibhuti Arora

July 7, 2015

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Doha-based sports broadcaster beIN Sports recently updated its EVS MAX Highlights Service by integrating it with its latest post-production solutions....

Oasis PPD enhances lighting portfolio

by Vibhuti Arora

July 6, 2015

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Karim Abdel Massih (r) with a visitor at Oasis PPD's technology day in Dubai.Oasis PPD, a...

ARN ramps up programming with four new FM OB kits

by Vibhuti Arora

July 5, 2015

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Tek Signals supplied OB kits for ARN's FM channels.Dubai-headquartered Arabian Radio Network (ARN) recently took delivery...

BroadcastAsia’s Calvin Koh on the show’s 2015 edition

by Vibhuti Arora

July 2, 2015

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Calvin Koh. Assistant Project Director at BroadcastAsia, SES.At BroadcastAsia early last month, the BroadcastPro ME team...

Ericsson’s Georges Dabaghi on broadcasting over LTE

by Vibhuti Arora

July 1, 2015

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Georges Dabighi, Head of TV&Media, Ericsson, Region Middle East.As demand for video content on mobile devices...

NetRange portals to host Icflix content

by Vibhuti Arora

July 1, 2015

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NetRange, a white label Smart TV portal solution, has finalised a content deal with Icflix, a Video on Demand streaming...

Icflix and TE Data partner for VOD in Egypt

by Vibhuti Arora

June 30, 2015

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Carlos Tibi, CEO and Founder of Icflix.Dubai-based online video company Icflix has tied up with Egypt's,...

Du TV serves special Ramadan on demand programming

by Vibhuti Arora

June 28, 2015

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Fahad Al Hassawi.Du has served up a host of Ramadan programming for its home services customers....

Newly launched Axle Cam simplifies camera-to-computer workflow

by Vibhuti Arora

June 28, 2015

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Axle Video has announced the release a new product that resolves the most persistent problem faced by videographers today: managing...

Novo Cinemas to open two new IMAX theatres in Dubai

by Vibhuti Arora

June 28, 2015

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Novo Cinemas will add two new IMAX theatres in Dubai, which will feature laser projection and sound technology. The IMAX...

Dr Riyadh Najm relieved of his duties as Head of KSA’s media authority

by Vibhuti Arora

June 27, 2015

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Dr Riyadh Najm.Dr Riyadh Najm, Head of Saudi Arabias state media authority, has been relieved of...

Al Jazeera upgrades Hydra2 network with seven Apollo consoles

by Vibhuti Arora

June 26, 2015

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Al Jazeera Lead Audio Specialist Allie Gaffoor.Al Jazeera Media Network has purchased seven Apollo digital audio...

Darren Whitehead to head Business Development at IABM

by Vibhuti Arora

June 22, 2015

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Darren Whitehead, Director or Business Development at IABM.IABM has appointed Darren Whitehead to the position of...

‘Central Market’ official selection at Valencia International Film Festival

by Vibhuti Arora

June 20, 2015

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Central Market Director Saleh Nass.After its presence at Cannes Film Festival last month, Bahraini short film...

IPTV still in its infancy in MENA: Arab Advisors Group

by Vibhuti Arora

June 17, 2015

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A new report from Arab Advisors Group has revealed that IPTV is in its initial stage of penetration in the...

Du outlines the road to 5G adoption

by Vibhuti Arora

June 15, 2015

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Saleem Blooshi.Du held a Telecom Knowledge Series session on 5G to highlight latest trends and updates...

Twitter hires Sales Chief to head the MENA region

by Vibhuti Arora

June 13, 2015

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Benjamin Ampen.Twitter has appointed Benjamin Ampen as Head of Sales for the MENA region. The social...

Industry heavyweight

by Vibhuti Arora

June 12, 2015

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Harvey Glen with the Blackmagic URSA.Our resident DoP Harvey Glen tests the Blackmagic URSA and gives...

Video on the go

by Vibhuti Arora

June 11, 2015

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Nickhil Jakatdar, CEO, Vuclip.In an exclusive interview with Nickhil Jakatdar, founder and CEO of Vuclip, BroadcastPro ME...

BroadStream expands team

by Vibhuti Arora

June 11, 2015

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BroadStream Solutions has recruited new members to expand its engineering, sales & marketing and technical support teams, as well as strengthening its...

MixRadio launches on major mobile platforms

by Vibhuti Arora

June 10, 2015

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MixRadio, a personalised music streaming service, is expanding across Android and IOS platforms and announcing a new partnership with HTC.Previously...

Never.no appoints new EMEA business development chief

by Vibhuti Arora

June 9, 2015

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Edoardo Abis.Never.no has appointed Edoardo Abis to head up EMEA business development. Abis will operate out...

The call of the sea

by Vibhuti Arora

June 9, 2015

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A scene from the film Daghwah.UAE-based filmmaker Moe Najati's documentary chronicles the traditional Emirati fishing method...

Abu Dhabi Court orders shut down of unauthorised Dish TV service

by Vibhuti Arora

June 8, 2015

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Following a complaint received from OSN, the Abu Dhabi Criminal Investigation Department (CID) successfully conducted a raid at a shop...

Viewership of regional mobile video content rising in the UAE: Vuclip study

by Vibhuti Arora

June 8, 2015

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Vuclip has released its Global Video Insights (GVI) from a survey it conducted of more than 8,500 users spanning the...

Dubai-based MediaCast to distribute SmallHD products in the Middle East

by Vibhuti Arora

June 8, 2015

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SmallHD, a manufacturer of HD on-camera monitor solutions, has appointed MediaCast as its distributor for the Middle East region.MediaCast will...

Cartoon Network Arabic launches new website

by Vibhuti Arora

June 7, 2015

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Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) has launched a new website for Cartoon Network Arabic. The launch was part of TBSs revamp...

Understanding MAM

by Vibhuti Arora

June 7, 2015

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As this issue of the magazine makes its way to your desk, CPI Media Group's Broadcast team will be in...

Russell Peirson-Hagger steps us as MD of ATG Danmon

by Vibhuti Arora

June 7, 2015

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Russel Peirson-Hagger.ATG Danmon has promoted Russell Peirson-Hagger from his current role as Commercial Director to take...

Artel Video Systems names Mike Rizzo as President

by Vibhuti Arora

May 31, 2015

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Mike Rizzo.Artel Video Systems has announced the appointment of Mike Rizzo as President and CEO. Rizzo...

Shure MEA appoints new distributors for Kuwait and Turkey

by Vibhuti Arora

May 30, 2015

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Shure MEA has announced the appointment of Nicolas Kyvernitis Electronics Enterprises (NMK Ent.) as its exclusive distributor for Kuwait.NMK Electronics...

Radio Algérienne extends Netia Radio-Assist deployment to 13 sites

by Vibhuti Arora

May 29, 2015

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Thierry Gandilhon, MD, Netia.Algerias public broadcaster Radio Algérienne is extending its installation of Netias Radio-Assist radio...

YuppTV app introduces Zee channels in the Middle East

by Vibhuti Arora

May 28, 2015

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Internet TV provider YuppTV will launch a range of Zee Entertainment channels in the Middle East. The channels included in...

Abu Dhabi gears up for another Bollywood production

by Vibhuti Arora

May 27, 2015

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From left: Paul Baker, Mukesh Bhatt and Mick Flannigan.Abu Dhabi is gearing up to film another...

Dubai Media City Chief highlights opportunities for content creators

by Vibhuti Arora

May 26, 2015

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Mohammad Abdullah.Deloittes recent TMT Predictions 2015 highlight real growth opportunities for content creators across the MENA...

Icflix to premiere Arabian Nights during Ramadan

by Vibhuti Arora

May 26, 2015

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Sherif Munir in 1001 Arabian Nights.Arabic fictional TV series Alf Leila we Leila 1001 Arabian Nights,...

Mazzika Group partners with Vuclip

by Vibhuti Arora

May 26, 2015

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Mazzika Group, a vertically integrated multi-content entertainment group, will work with Vuclip to extend its music library to mobile audiences...

Egyptian film Factory Girl to be released in French cinemas

by Vibhuti Arora

May 22, 2015

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Egyptian film Factory Girl will be released in French cinemas by the French distribution company Ocean Films Distribution during the...

BroadcastPro ME celebrates five years of success

by Vibhuti Arora

May 21, 2015

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BroadcastPro Middle East celebrated its fifth anniversary at Andreeas at Habtoor Grand May 20, 2015. The party brought together 120 industry...

OSN renews distribution deal with CNBC

by Vibhuti Arora

May 20, 2015

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OSN has strengthened its partnership with CNBC with the renewal of its channel distribution deal. The long-term deal also means...

Spotlight on smart technologies at BroadcastAsia 2015

by Vibhuti Arora

May 20, 2015

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Smart Technologies to better enable connected cities, governments, enterprises and consumers will take centre stage when CommunicAsia2015, EnterpriseAsia2015 and BroadcastAsia2015 returns...