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UAE concludes participation in 40th Space Symposium

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Asharq Egypt upgrades to remote production

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ATV Distribution licenses historical drama ‘The Ottoman’ to Slovenia

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Mediagenix wins big at 2025 NAB Show with triple award recognition

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Creating Captain Shedeed: A superhero with Arab roots

Creating Captain Shedeed: A superhero with Arab roots

by Vijaya Cherian and Nusrat Ali

In a world dominated by CGI and Western superheroes, Arab superhero Captain Shedeed is taking the bold step of reviving the lost art of stop-motion. Created by Ramy El Gabry,...

UAE Pro League flips the field

UAE Pro League flips the field

by Vijaya Cherian and Nusrat Ali

February 11, 2025

December 2024’s Emaar Super Cup was a milestone in the UAE’s broadcast industry. The UAE Pro League used vertical production for the championship, a first in Asia, coupled with cutting-edge...

Bringing the wild to the Middle East

Bringing the wild to the Middle East

by Staff Reporter

January 22, 2025

Canadian production studio Blue Ant Media attended the Dubai International Content Market this year to strengthen partnerships and explore growth opportunities in the Middle East. Chiara McKee, VP of Global...

Shades of success

Shades of success

by Staff Reporter

November 18, 2024

Fady Melek, a senior colourist with more than 20 years of experience in the film industry, has been at Katara Studios since 2017, where he works on grading feature films...

Navigating the news wave

Navigating the news wave

by Vijaya Cherian

October 21, 2024

As the Middle East news scene heats up, Sky News Arabia is adopting a data-driven approach to enhance its content and reach a broader audience. In an exclusive interview with...

From archive to asset

From archive to asset

by Vijaya Cherian

October 14, 2024

With Saudi Arabia experiencing a corporate gold rush, the Kingdom’s media assets have become highly coveted on the global stage. Seizing this opportunity, Saudi Broadcasting Authority has launched an online...

Clarity in motion

Clarity in motion

by Vijaya Cherian

September 23, 2024

Samsung Gulf Electronics recently introduced its AI-powered Neo QLED 8K TV sets, showcasing advanced AI-driven picture quality, 8K upscaling and a raft of features that mark a significant step toward...

Using AI to keep history real

Using AI to keep history real

by Vijaya Cherian

September 19, 2024

In an age when technology and creativity often intersect, Dubai broadcaster Al Mashhad TV has set a new standard with an AI-driven programme titled ‘Ramz Wa Athar’ (An Icon, A...

E-visionaries

E-visionaries

by Vijaya Cherian

September 10, 2024

In just a couple of years, evision has evolved from a traditional content aggregator into a trailblazing media powerhouse. By boldly entering new markets, challenging conventional business norms and forging...

Canon makes its mark

Canon makes its mark

by Vijaya Cherian

September 6, 2024

Last month, Canon unveiled the EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II mirrorless cameras in Munich before a gathering of camera enthusiasts and press. BroadcastPro ME interviewed Mark Fensome of...

CABSAT turns 30: Driving progress in media and satellite

CABSAT turns 30: Driving progress in media and satellite

by Vijaya Cherian

In conversation with BroadcastPro ME, Rajendra Salgaonkar, Head of Sales at Dubai World Trade Centre, discusses the show, its recent advancements and its role as a premier platform for the...

RMS CEO advocates transparency through metrics

RMS CEO advocates transparency through metrics

by Staff Reporter

TV measurement must be unbiased to ensure fairness and development of the advertising industry, says RMS CEO Nezar Nagro.

Short and Sweet

Short and Sweet

by Vijaya Cherian

‘Les Chenilles’, a short film by Michelle and Noël Keserwany, recently premiered in the Arab world at the El Gouna Film Festival, where it was named Best Arab Short Film....

Bahrain sets new broadcasting protocol

Bahrain sets new broadcasting protocol

by Vijaya Cherian

Bahrain’s Ministry of Information recently went live with an IP-based multi-channel playout system, setting a precedent as the first government entity in the GCC to implement the technology. In an...

Charting an original path

Charting an original path

by Vijaya Cherian

TOD, beIN Media Group’s OTT platform, recently expanded its entertainment production with the release of ‘Zaman AlAjaj’ this Ramadan. Mia Edde, VP of Original Content at beIN Media Group, tells...

Scripted conversations: Elie El Semaan’s take on Arabic content

Scripted conversations: Elie El Semaan’s take on Arabic content

by Vijaya Cherian

Canadian-Lebanese film director Elie El Semaan’s new film, ‘Honeymoonish’, will be released on Netflix this year. El Semaan has a versatile body of work including music videos, stage musicals, TV...

Elevating esports broadcasts with tech

Elevating esports broadcasts with tech

by Vijaya Cherian

February 12, 2024

The BLAST Premier World Final, a global esports tournament held in Abu Dhabi in December, was produced not just for a live audience but for millions of viewers around the...

Nurturing growth in Dubai’s dynamic media cluster

Nurturing growth in Dubai’s dynamic media cluster

by Vijaya Cherian

December 4, 2023

Dubai serves as a global destination for media companies and professionals, thanks to the support provided by Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City and Dubai Production City, part of TECOM...

Reshaping Arabsat’s future

Reshaping Arabsat’s future

by Vijaya Cherian

November 2, 2023

A year ago, Eng Alhamedi Alanezi assumed the role of President and CEO at Arabsat, charting a new course for transformative growth and innovation at the company. Under his guidance,...

Plotting an independent path

Plotting an independent path

by Vijaya Cherian

September 18, 2023

In an exclusive interview with Vijaya Cherian, Pratixa Shah, co-founder of The Plot Pictures, talks about her role in shaping the UAE's indie film scene and shares insights into her...

New ASBU cloud platform offers silver lining to members

New ASBU cloud platform offers silver lining to members

by Vijaya Cherian

September 12, 2023

The Arab States Broadcasting Union recently launched its biggest technical innovation since MENOS, with the roll-out of the ASBU Cloud platform earlier this year. In an exclusive interview with Vijaya...

Exclusive: Omar Hilal on ‘Voy! Voy! Voy!’ ahead of theatrical release

Exclusive: Omar Hilal on ‘Voy! Voy! Voy!’ ahead of theatrical release

by Vijaya Cherian

September 11, 2023

'Voy! Voy! Voy!', Omar Hilal’s directorial debut, is awaited with huge anticipation as it gears up for a theatrical premiere in various Arab countries this month. A collaborative effort between...

Building on the Bedrock of Streaming

Building on the Bedrock of Streaming

by Staff Reporter

September 4, 2023

Ahead of IBC, Jonas Engwall, CEO at Bedrock Streaming talks to BroadcastPro ME, discusses the company's unwavering commitment to streaming and delves into their strategic approach, highlighting how it positions...

Total inspiration

Total inspiration

by Vijaya Cherian

August 14, 2023

From startup hire to executive director overseeing five offices in four locations across the world, Areej Itani has come a long way. In an interview with BroadcastPro ME, she discusses...

Exploring France Médias Monde’s Middle East quest

Exploring France Médias Monde’s Middle East quest

by Vijaya Cherian

Ahmed El Cheikh, MENA Distribution and International Development Director at France Médias Monde, shares insights on the network's regional interests and audience expansion strategies in an interview with BroadcastPro ME...

Advanced Media’s Pejman Ghorbani on DJI’s new launches in MENA

Advanced Media’s Pejman Ghorbani on DJI’s new launches in MENA

by Staff Reporter

BroadcastPro ME caught up with Pejman Ghorbani, Head of Product Management at AMT, to learn more about DJI’s new products and drone trends in the market.

Reel of Fortune

Reel of Fortune

by Vijaya Cherian

The entertainment industry is growing rapidly, with revenues projected to grow from $27.86bn in 2022 to $48.76bn by 2027, according to Statista. But are creators and artists benefiting from this...

Wired for adventure

Wired for adventure

by Vijaya Cherian and N Nomani

From discreetly stepping into female majlises at Arab weddings and fixing malfunctioning camera systems to managing a crew of eight to 50 people, from directors and cameramen to technicians at...

Shaping the narrative

Shaping the narrative

by Vijaya Cherian and N Nomani

Dina Nimer’s progression from editorial researcher to Head of Media Operations at Al Arabiya is a testament to the changing landscape for women in broadcast technology.

Conquering new worlds

Conquering new worlds

by Vijaya Cherian and N Nomani

With nearly three decades of experience in the broadcast industry, Pauline Hunter, Head of Presentation and Broadcast Management Systems at OSN, has embarked on a remarkable journey. In a candid...

Keeping their eye on the ball

Keeping their eye on the ball

by Vijaya Cherian

Qatar's outstanding execution of the 2022 World Cup has forever raised the bar for future host countries, while beIN’s top-notch coverage captivated audiences across the world, resulting in a truly...

Blitz strategy: Playing to win

Blitz strategy: Playing to win

by Vijaya Cherian

Over the last year, StarzPlay has beefed up its sports assets. The most recent addition is the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. In an exclusive interview with Vijaya Cherian,...

A tour of CNN’s high-tech hub in Abu Dhabi

A tour of CNN’s high-tech hub in Abu Dhabi

by Vijaya Cherian

CNN went live from its multi-million-dollar broadcast facility in Abu Dhabi last month, marking a new chapter in the network’s history in the Middle East. In an interview with BroadcastPro...

Keeping a watch on streaming

Keeping a watch on streaming

by Vijaya Cherian

MENA streaming platform Shofha has been running a quiet but profitable operation in the region’s OTT space since its launch in 2016. In an exclusive interview with Vijaya Cherian, CEO...

Dare to be different

Dare to be different

by Vijaya Cherian

February 13, 2023

In a market dominated by big players producing drama series, Reim El Houni, who helms Dubai production house Ti22 Films, has dared to be different and still emerged successful. In...

Good Tide-ings

Good Tide-ings

by Vijaya Cherian

January 9, 2023

In November last year, the world’s sailing elite descended on Dubai for a leg of the third season of SailGP. In an interview with SailGP CTO Warren Jones and the...

Living on the edge

Living on the edge

by Vijaya Cherian

November 22, 2022

Bob Lyons, CEO of Edgio, has created an edge technology leader by combining Limelight and several acquisitions. In conversation with BroadcastPro ME, Lyons discusses the company’s strategy, his vision for...

Creating a sound experience

Creating a sound experience

by Vijaya Cherian

October 29, 2022

Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, one of the biggest-selling artists in classical music, will perform in a one-off concert at Etihad Park in Abu Dhabi on November 24. Haidar Shukry, VP...

Canon’s African dream

Canon’s African dream

by Sarah Nathan

October 17, 2022

Africa’s evolving content landscape has inspired many global companies to set up shop in the region but few have gone the extra mile like Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA)....

Rising to the IP challenge

Rising to the IP challenge

by Vijaya Cherian

October 11, 2022

Fadaat Media recently relocated its operations from London to Qatar, just in time for the World Cup in November. In an exclusive interview with Vijaya Cherian, Ali Husseini, Director of...

Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth starts on October 10

Catch them young

by Vijaya Cherian

October 8, 2022

The ninth edition of the Sharjah International Film Festival (SIFF) for Children and Youth will take place October 10-15 at Al Jawaher Reception in Sharjah. Festival director Sheikha Jawaher bint...

Taking art seriously

Taking art seriously

by Sarah Nathan

August 24, 2022

Jameel Arts Centre has been making waves in the art community for featuring different art forms, including film. Head of Exhibitions Nora Razian tells Sarah Nathan about the centre and...

IBC gears up for 2022 edition

IBC gears up for 2022 edition

by Vijaya Cherian

August 14, 2022

IBC CEO Michael Crimp talks to BroadcastPro ME about new developments and trends, Covid-19 measures and sustainability.

Capturing the immigrant’s journey

Capturing the immigrant’s journey

by Vijaya Cherian

Haider Rashid's film ‘Europa’ centres around the dangerous journey of a young migrant who dodges ruthless vigilantes on the Turkish-Bulgarian border in the hope of entering Europe. The film won...

Akhbar Al Aan on launch of 3eesh Al Aan Café

Akhbar Al Aan on launch of 3eesh Al Aan Café

by Staff Reporter

Solange El Rassi, Head of PR & Corporate Communications, Al Aan TV discusses details about 3eesh Al Aan Café.

Staying on schedule

Staying on schedule

by Vijaya Cherian

From tape to tapeless, SD to HD to 4K and beyond, and the rapid rise of the cord-never generation, she has witnessed it all during her seventeen years in the...

Great expectations at CABSAT 2021

Setting the stage for CABSAT 2022

by Vijaya Cherian

With CABSAT round the corner, BroadcastPro caught up with Thomas Löffler, AVP of Exhibitions at Dubai World Trade Centre, to find out what’s new this year.

Taking the OTT bull by its horns

Taking the OTT bull by its horns

by Sarah Nathan

Since its launch in 2018, Zee Entertainment’s OTT platform Zee5 has evolved from carrying a library of existing content to adding powerful Originals spanning short films, feature films and web...

The path to digital transformation

The path to digital transformation

by Staff Reporter

January 14, 2022

Integrating digital technologies into existing business processes while keeping culture and customer experiences in mind has become critical to adapting to changing market requirements. Nourah AlFayez, Head of Transformation at...

The show must go on

The show must go on

by Vijaya Cherian

November 22, 2021

Michael Crimp, CEO of IBC gives us a preview of the preparations IBC has made to receive attendees in light of the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.

BeIN at the top of its game

BeIN at the top of its game

by Vijaya Cherian

November 11, 2021

At a recent virtual IABM event, Israel Esteban, CTO of beIN Media Group, joined international professionals from Olympic Channel, SVT, TV2 Nord and TV Globo to discuss data-driven media supply...

Giving us the full Viu

Giving us the full Viu

by Vijaya Cherian

October 18, 2021

Viu recently announced impressive growth numbers for H1 2021, especially in Southeast Asia. BroadcastPro ME caught up with Rohit D’silva, Chief Business Officer for Middle East and South Africa, to...

Picture Perfect

Picture Perfect

by Staff Reporter

October 14, 2021

With extensive research and work in digital signage since 2012, LG is attempting a more ambitious move into the broadcast space with its new display portfolio. Sunny Bhaskar Bangera, Regional...

Ambassadors of Arabic content

Ambassadors of Arabic content

by Vijaya Cherian

October 4, 2021

Ninetnine, a content distribution company helmed by Samir Zehani and Adel Hamla, has successfully catered to North African and Arabic audiences in France and Europe, with strategically designed TV packages...

Driving creativity

Driving creativity

by Vijaya Cherian

September 13, 2021

Porsche MEA recently celebrated the launch of its all-electric Taycan Cross Turismo with a video that shows the car being pushed to its limits in two remote locations with contrasting...

Meet the first Turkish woman to work in an OB van

Meet the first Turkish woman to work in an OB van

by Staff Reporter

September 8, 2021

Turkey-based Zeynep Mengioglu is the first woman to work in an OB van in Turkey. Her years of growing up around professional audio have helped hone her craft as a...

Great expectations at CABSAT 2021

Great expectations at CABSAT 2021

by Vijaya Cherian

September 6, 2021

Thomas Löffler, Assistant VP of Exhibitions, Dubai World Trade Centre, offers a quick brief on what to expect at the show this year.

A new wave of podcasts

A new wave of podcasts

by Vijaya Cherian

August 19, 2021

It all began with Basel Anabtawi wanting to listen to a good talk show on his night runs. From there, he went on to create Basel Meets before eventually launching...

There is hope, opportunity, optimism with the cloud

There is hope, opportunity, optimism with the cloud

by Vijaya Cherian

August 17, 2021

Grass Valley’s positive views on the Middle East market need no introduction; but how ready and willing are regional operators to adopt bluesky technologies? An exclusive, closed-door event gave us...

CNN in the time of Covid

CNN in the time of Covid

by Vijaya Cherian

When Covid-19 hit the world, news organisations were the first to take action, innovating extensively to retain the audiences that had come to their platforms for information. Robyn Peterson, CNN...

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