Al Jazeera Sport renamed beIN Sports
Al Jazeera Sport was rebranded beIN Sports on Jan 1, 2014. The rebranding indicates that the channel will now be part of beIN Sports, a global network of sports channels, ...
Al Jazeera Sport was rebranded beIN Sports on Jan 1, 2014. The rebranding indicates that the channel will now be part of beIN Sports, a global network of sports channels, ...
The camera market is undergoing a renaissance of sorts as worldwide sales of cameras rise owing to several factorsAfter years of less than enthusiastic purchasing in studio and field cameras, ...
Robin Thwaits instructing the attendees at the UBMS Steadicam workshop.UBMS organised the first certified Steadicam workshop in Dubai, with experts giving hands-on training to the attendees. ...
Mohammed Akhlaq.In an exclusive interview with Vijaya Cherian, Mohammed Akhlaq, International Operations Director of Al Jazeera Network and Launch Technical Director of Al Jazeera America, speaks ...
Matthew Sansom, Head of Station, Abu Dhabi Classic FM.Matthew Sansom, Head of Station at Abu Dhabi Classic FM describes the UAE as a unique market for ...
CricOne is set to become OSN Sports Cricket HD from October 1. It will be the region's first dedicated high-definition cricket channel.OSN Sports Cricket HD will offer cricket fans across ...
Panasonic GH3.Panasonic GH3 is a compact professional camera offering innumerable shooting options. Andrew Clemson, a Dubai-based cinematographer and digital cinema specialist, checks out the cameras performanceSince ...
DPA will launch its brand new 4017C microphone at IBC 2013. We bring you an exclusive review of the mic from Dubai-based sound recordist David ThirionI had the pleasure to ...
RT Software worked with Trans Gulf Media to supply two graphics systems for the studio analysis of Saudi TVs King Cup.This included a tOG-Sports Pro system to prepare telestrated analysis ...
David Hanson, Director of Digital at OSN, explains how new media is complementing traditional broadcasting platforms to enrich the viewing experience and what the future has in storeHow long have ...
Etisalat will broadcast the English Premier League (EPL) football matches for fans in the UAE through the Al Jazeera Sport Package on eLife TV for USD 15.79 (AED 58) per month.Existing ...
As consumers viewing habits continue to change with second screens becoming more prevalent, broadcasters need to adopt smart strategies to monetise content thats available to them, says Johann SchreursAs smart devices, ...
In an exclusive interview with Vijaya Cherian, Sebastien Marteau, Vice President of Intigral, talks about the companys newly launched applications and how the company intends to take the vision forwardTell us ...
Chris O'hearn.The end of traditional TV doesnt seem imminent just yet; it is a strong medium and will continue to be so over the next few yearsHeres ...
Its the right time to tap into the multiscreen viewing opportunity in emerging markets as online viewing gains momentum, says Jennifer BaischMarkets such as the Middle East hold enormous potential ...
Raoul Cospen.Content producers must re-invent their business models to capture new markets and reduce production costs.The first step to this is to implement a proper media ...
Harris Broadcast is showcasing an array of its latest integrated broadcast solutions at Broadcast Asia 2013. The demonstrations will focus on the key issues facing broadcasters today: using cost-effective technology ...
Al Jazeeras beIN SPORT has unveiled a streaming TV service for authenticated subscribers across the US.Launching immediately, the new beIN SPORT Play will be a 24/7 streaming platform dedicated to ...
Blackmagic pocket camera.Less 3D this year and more 4K, improvements to workflow and concentration of distribution to multiscreen seemed to capture most of the attention at ...
The rapid and global growth of the handheld device market, the emergence of more robust network infrastructures, and the drop in the cost of bandwidth is causing a shift in ...
David ButoracWhat were your achievements in 2012?2012 is the biggest year of growth that OSN has ever witnessed and from a development perspective, we did a ...
Mohamed Najeeb, Head of the Abu Dhabi Sports Channel.Abu Dhabi Sports announced that it is the first free-to-air broadcaster in the Middle East to produce and ...
Broadcast and digital media professionals from the Middle East, North Africa and beyond are making their way to CABSAT 2013, which opens tomorrow, Tuesday 12th March at Dubai World Trade ...
iMediaShare, ? video content discovery and playback solution, announced reaching 1,000,000 active users during the month of February 2013. iMediaShare realises the idea of easy internet video streaming over to ...
Trade platform for the broadcast, digital media and satellite sectors across the Middle East, Africa and Southern Asian regions, CABSAT 2013 will take place from March 12-14 at the Dubai ...
Nick Grande, managing director of ChannelSculptor.What happened in 2012?A cursory glance would suggest that 2012 was a year like any other in the MENA television industry.By ...
Mohammed Al Marhouby, Director General of Engineering, Public Authority for Radio & TV, OmanIn 2009, when the recession hit the world, all eyes were on the ...
From left: Mohammed Al Otaiba, Head of Image Nation Abu Dhabi, Mohammed Saeed Harib, Director and Moderator Samr Husain Al Marzooqi of Dubai Film MarketMohammed Saeed ...
Held under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council and Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, Best ...
Joel Ledlow, CEO, ScheduALLBroadcast networks can reduce the costs and challenges related to broadcasting live sport if they have an appropriate Enterprise Resource Management softwareAl Jazeeras ...
Dr. Ismaeel MakdisiDr. Makdisi, who was appointed Acting CEO of Intigral last month, talks about the companys new growth strategyCongratulations on your new role. I am ...
CEO twofour54, Noura Al KaabiYou play so many different roles within the media. How do you juggle all of them and do they complement each other?Noura: ...
Douglas Sheer.As with any major trade show event today, from NAB to BIRTV, to Caper, we expect to be regaled with a broad range of products, ...
Manipal University's brand new studio.A brand new state-of-the-art HD studio has opened its doors at Manipal University, Dubai. In an exclusive interview with BroadcastPro Middle East, ...
This column has been authored by Nick Grande, MD of ChannelSculptor, a strategic consultancy providing services to MENA media businesses, international broadcasters and content owners since 2008. BroadcastPro Middle East ...
Action replay is no longer an element that only TV viewers have come to expect. Playing the highlights of a game on digital signage displays at stadiums have become a ...
Connected TV may give the consumer access to content when they want it and enable real interactivity, but in practice it needs to provide better quality to move the viewer ...
The word convergence has been used around the television business for decades, without anyone really understanding its potential. With the advent of file-based workflows and the proliferation of IP circuits, ...
UAE-based pay TV operator OSN has launched OSN Plus HD, the first internet-enabled satellite receiver and recorder with full 3D and HD capabilities for the Middle East. With this box, ...
Mustafa Tell.Arab Radio and TV, Jordan, recently opted for IP over satellite to transport its Ramadan content from its headquarters in Jordan to its distribution centre ...
Mohamed Youssif.YahLive secured its first customer six months ago when it partnered with MBC Group to broadcast the networks HD bouquet to the Arab world. Last ...
Chris Forrester.Channels must reflect that viewers are more sophisticated, says Chris Forrester.Good broadcasters are already building and planning for tomorrow. Good broadcasters supply multiple opportunities for ...
Vijaya Cherian.Every now and then, one has the pleasure of meeting someone in a position of power who has used the resources he has to bring ...
Douglas Sheer.Sports video equipment spending shows increases in every geographic region, despite uneven experiences the industry is seeing in many other markets. Ever since the recession ...
As the UAE gets ready to roll out the Arab worlds first TV Audience Measurement system, Christopher OHearn, GM of Emirates Media Measurement Company (EMMC), the company that heads the ...
IBC TV News has asked EVS to provide their integrated news production system for a fourth year. EVS will install a news solution for HD ingest, storage, editing and playout ...
UK-based broadcaster BSkyB has clinched an exclusive deal, breaking the TV rights record by winning primary coverage of the English Premier League for a staggering $4.7 billion, a 71% jump ...
The battle between Canal+, former exclusive rights holder of the Ligue 1 football games and Al Jazeera, which now has partial broadcast rights to the games has begun. CanalSat subscribers ...
The pace of migration from videotape systems to file ingest devices is rapidly accelerating with the traditional use of videotape to store a finished archive ...
When the European football tournaments kick off this year, deltatres digital sports vans will be covering the action and Matrox MC-100 mini converters will be on board.With offices in Turin, ...
Abu Dhabi Sports will produce and broadcast the UAE Football League in Dolby 5.1 surround sound. The ...
Some of the participants at the roundtable.During CABSAT, BroadcastPro Middle East teamed up with EMC Isilon and INC to conduct a roundtable that was intended to bring together a small ...
In an exclusive interview with BroadcastPro Middle East, Melvin Saldanha, VP of Engineering at Ten Sports shares details of the networks switch ...
OSN announced the launch of OSN Play, reportedly the regions first online TV platform, allowing its customers to watch the latest movies and ...
Sky News Arabia, the 24 hour ...
Integrated Microwave Technologies (IMT), a business unit within the Vitec Groups Videocom Division, and a major player in advanced digital microwave systems serving the Broadcast, Sports & Entertainment and MAG ...
CABSAT this year will have 14 national pavilions or groups comprising more than 200 companies ...
Al Harthi, content director at Abu Dhabi Radio Network is exploring new ways to reach a global audienceGlobal digital platforms will replace traditional AM/FM frequencies used by the regions current ...
Broadcast and production professionals will return to Dubai for the largest ever CABSAT that is being held from February 28 - March 1, 2012, at the Dubai International Convention and ...
Hindistani, OSNs first home production secured the award for Best Arabic Drama at the ASBU BroadcastPro awards that were held in ...