The channel will be available to Free and SFR subscribers in the Maghreb package.
SPI International, a Canal+ company that operates multiple streaming services, TV and FAST channels worldwide, has partnered with Thema to distribute the Dizi channel in Arabic to French network operators.
The channel that broadcasts Turkish drama series will be available to Free and SFR subscribers in the Maghreb package.
Commenting on the agreement, Georgina Twiss, MD Western Europe and Africa at SPI International, said: “Turkish series have become a global phenomenon with many fans around the world. I’m sure that, Arabic-speaking fans of the Turkish series in France will be particularly happy to hear about our partnership with Thema to bring Dizi to enrich their offer, with over 500 hours of some of the best Turkish series with the most popular stars on their TV screens.”
Timothée Vidal, SVP of Multicultural Distribution and Digital at Thema, added: “Thema is delighted to welcome Dizi into the offer “Le bouquet Maghreb”. The quality and diversity of the programmes offered by this channel reinforce the attractiveness of our offer, a leader on the Arabic-speaking diasporas segment and available in all TV operators in France”
