Tag: OSN

February 4, 2025

The partnership renewal was signed at the headquarters of Anghami and OSN+ in Dubai.

Monetising content in a competitive regional market

January 9, 2025

No conference is complete without a discussion on monetisation. Our high-profile OTT discussion at the BroadcastPro Summit explored strategies for content localisation, partnerships, collaborations, user engagement, and the integration of ...

OSN+ celebrates launch of first Kuwaiti mini-series ‘The Fashionista’

January 8, 2025

The launch of the six-episode dramedy, 'The Fashionista', will premiere exclusively on OSN+ on January 9, 2025, with episodes dropping weekly.

Media leaders embrace digital transformation

January 7, 2025

At the recent BroadcastPro ME summit, MENA media chiefs discussed key topics including changes in advertising strategies, the evolving SVOD market, the role of GCC regulators in media, the rise ...

OSN+ to premiere its first original series ‘The Fashionista’ next month

December 12, 2024

'The Fashionista' is developed and produced by National Creative Industries Group (NCIG Studios) and filmed entirely in Kuwait.

Anghami partners with Addmind to launch entertainment lab

Anghami records 28% surge in video streaming engagement

November 14, 2024

The company's strong performance is marked by an 18% ARPU increase on direct subscribers and 28% growth in streaming engagement.

Saudi film ‘My Driver and I’ to debut at Red Sea Int’l Film Festival

November 11, 2024

by Vijaya Cherian and Kalyani Gopinath

'My Driver and I' was supported by the Cairo Film Connection, the UK Global Screen Fund, and the Red Sea Film Foundation.

Navigating cloud and AI

November 8, 2024

Scalability and efficiency have been definitive as cloud transforms the way media companies run operations, generating swiftness, maintaining robust protection in the wake of unforeseen challenges and doing away with ...

OSN’s first feature film ‘Yellow Bus’ wins Global Vision Award at Cinquest Film Festival

OSN’s feature film ‘Yellow Bus’ wins award at Mosaic Int’l Film Festival

September 25, 2024

The OSN Original is a fictionalised story of a six-year-old South Asian schoolgirl who falls asleep on a school bus and ultimately dies from heat exhaustion.

Cinema Akil to kick off new season with release of ‘Inshallah a Boy’

September 18, 2024

Co-written and directed by first-time feature filmmaker Amjad Al Rasheed, the film is a co-production between Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

OSN+ to exclusively premiere HBO original series ‘The Penguin’ in Middle East

September 18, 2024

OSN+ is also set to premiere a range of exclusive series this September, including 'FROM' season three, 'Brilliant Minds' and the Turkish drama 'Come What May', along with the feature ...

OSN goes live with Think360 for personalised user experiences in Arabic

OSN+ partners with castLabs for enhanced content security

September 11, 2024

This partnership represents an advancement for OSN+ in protecting its vast content library while providing users with a secure and seamless streaming experience through DRMtoday.

Anghami hits 10bn streams in MENA in 2019

Anghami reports 18.3% subscriber growth following OSN+ transaction

September 5, 2024

Anghami's video streaming growth strategy focuses on key initiatives such as partnerships, content expansion and AI-driven personalisation.

DICM 2024 set to host global content industry leaders

August 22, 2024

Dubai International Content Market 2024 will also feature a lineup of topics and speakers at DICM Talks.

‘Inshallah a Boy’ nabs award for Best Screenplay

Zawya Cinema in Cairo screens ‘Inshallah a Boy’ until August 6

August 1, 2024

Co-written and directed by first-time feature filmmaker Amjad Al Rasheed, the film is a co-production between Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Cashing in on the stream

July 22, 2024

Industry experts gathered for a roundtable organised by BroadcastPro ME and Cleeng in Dubai to discuss how to future-proof their OTT services.

Anghami selects Bitmovin’s VOD Encoding to enhance streaming quality

July 16, 2024

Following its merger with OSN+, Anghami has chosen Bitmovin’s VOD Encoding to encode more than 40,000 video files, bringing the best video content to the MENA region on one platform.

Jordanian film ‘Inshallah a Boy’ wins Final Cut prize at Venice

‘Inshallah a Boy’ set for theatrical release in Jordan, Egypt, UAE and KSA

July 16, 2024

The film is a co-production between Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Vuz promotes Tania Ghazzara to VP of Strategic Partnerships and Content

July 15, 2024

Before joining Vuz, Ghazzara spent 11 years in various roles at OSN.

BFI London Film Festival to screen Lina Soualem’s documentary ‘Bye Bye Tiberias’

Palestinian documentary ‘Bye Bye Tiberias’ to premiere on OSN+

July 9, 2024

This film follows Palestinian actress Hiam Abbas and filmmaker’s daughter Lina as they journey through the memories of four generations of daring Palestinian women in their home village of Deir ...

OSN selects Kantar Media to implement audience measurement service

July 2, 2024

OSN will access the data using the post reporting tool AdvantEdge from Kantar Media’s TechEdge software unit.

‘House of the Dragon’ season two spurs 175% new user surge on OSN+

June 27, 2024

Within just a week of the season two launch, OSN+ has seen an 11% increase in overall subscribers with 50% opting for the premium plan.

‘Inshallah a Boy’ nabs two awards at Rotterdam Arab Film Festival

‘Inshallah a Boy’ to premiere at Amman International Film Festival 2024

June 26, 2024

Co-written and directed by first-time feature filmmaker Amjad Al Rasheed, the film is a co-production between Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

OSN+ introduces Premium Plan with 4K UHD and Dolby Atmos

June 10, 2024

OSN+ has also introduced an exclusive annual offer where customers can avail a 12-month subscription for the price of nine months.

HGTV to cash in on MENA commercial opportunities with ad-sales launch in August

June 6, 2024

The channel is upping its game in the region with the launch of a raft of content solutions for brands interested to partner.

The underrated value of the Arabic content market: 2024 Ramadan drama industry

by Heba Korayem

June 4, 2024

Despite steady production values and the release of brand-new content, the overall Arabic content market remains underrated due to a lack of measurement and data. Heba Korayem explores the dynamics ...

Abu Dhabi to host Middle East premiere of ‘Dune: Part Two’

OSN secures exclusive multi-year content deal with Warner Bros. Discovery

May 29, 2024

Under the arrangement, OSN holds the exclusive regional rights to all new Max Originals content and first premiere rights to Warner Bros. Pictures.

OSN’s first feature film ‘Yellow Bus’ to have world premiere at TIFF 2023

Vox Cinemas to release OSN’s feature film ‘Yellow Bus’ across UAE and KSA

May 16, 2024

The OSN Original is a fictionalised story of a six-year-old South Asian schoolgirl who falls asleep on a school bus and ultimately dies from heat exhaustion.

Accedo and Brightcove partner with Al Sharqiya Group to launch Iraq’s first SVOD platform

April 9, 2024

The introduction of the SVOD platform is a strategic move to complement the existing AVOD service, providing consumers with ad-free access to premium content.

From script to screen

April 4, 2024

Making waves in the digital drama scene, Egyptian filmmaker Tarek Nasr, the creative force behind hits like 'The Giza Killer' on Shahid, opens up to BroadcastPro ME about his content ...

OSN+ and Anghami announce merger to transform MENA entertainment

Anghami and OSN+ complete landmark merger

April 2, 2024

Elie Habib, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Anghami, is set to assume the role of CEO for the newly combined entity.

OSN’s first feature film ‘Yellow Bus’ wins Global Vision Award at Cinquest Film Festival

March 21, 2024

The OSN Original is a fictionalised story of a six-year-old South Asian schoolgirl who falls asleep on a school bus and ultimately dies from heat exhaustion.

Embracing the personal approach

March 18, 2024

Streaming services acknowledge that personalisation is the cornerstone of an enhanced entertainment experience. However, its efficacy hinges on a raft of factors that shape its success or failure. In a ...

Jordanian film ‘Inshallah a Boy’ releases in French cinemas

March 14, 2024

Co-written and directed by first-time feature filmmaker Amjad Al Rasheed, the film is a co-production between Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

OSN’s first feature film ‘Yellow Bus’ wins top prize at Joburg Film Festival

March 4, 2024

The OSN Original is a fictionalised story of a six-year-old South Asian schoolgirl who falls asleep on a school bus and ultimately dies from heat exhaustion.

OSN+ strengthens Iraqi footprint with 1001 partnership

February 22, 2024

The entire library of OSN+ content will be available to 1001's premium subscribers from February 23, 2024 as part of their subscription package.

Changing channels: How MENA CEOs are adapting to disruption

by Keith J Fernandez

February 5, 2024

How do broadcasters chart a steady course as turbulence and disruption become the new normal? Streaming, in particular, has upended broadcast business models in the region. In a special CEO ...

Ramy Youssef nominated for Critics Choice Award

Ramy Youssef returns with new HBO comedy special

January 28, 2024

The comedy special will be directed and executively produce by Christopher Storer, who worked with Youssef on the FX/Hulu series 'The Bear'.

OSN and Arab Fund for Arts and Culture announce ‘Writers’ Room’ winners

January 23, 2024

The programme is designed for series creators in the Arab region and aims to contribute to develop and support talents and compelling stories.

OTT technologies: Building, securing & delivering content

January 15, 2024

Exploring and analysing efficient content delivery methods, safeguarding content through anti-piracy measures, leveraging data-driven insights in OTT and addressing the technical challenges associated with live streaming were debated at the ...

Insys and To-Do Media bring Arabic content to mobile devices

OSN and Warner Bros. Discovery expand partnership

December 19, 2023

As OSN and Warner Bros. Discovery continue to enrich their content offerings, subscribers can anticipate an array of channels and entertainment choices to elevate their viewing experience.

Nurturing growth in Dubai’s dynamic media cluster

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 ...

BeIN and ACE shut down four pirate websites in Egypt

ACE takes down major piracy service in Egypt

November 28, 2023

CimaClub enabled users to directly download or stream pirated content, offering a VOD library of nearly 50,000 movie and TV series titles in Arabic and their original versions.

OSN+ and Anghami announce merger to transform MENA entertainment

November 21, 2023

The merged company will allow customers to listen to music and watch a movie via the same app.

OSN’s smart move

November 16, 2023

OSN has unleashed a new entertainment experience with the roll-out of OSNtv, a smart box that seamlessly integrates the pay-TV operator’s channels with a viewer’s favourite apps as well as ...

OSN+ partners with Google Cloud to integrate new GenAI solution

November 13, 2023

OSN+ to integrate Vertex AI to enhance content discovery and recommendations for viewers of the streaming platform.

Jordanian film ‘Inshallah a Boy’ heads to Red Sea International Film Festival

November 9, 2023

Co-written and directed by first-time feature filmmaker Amjad Al Rasheed, the film is a co-production between Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

The ASBU BroadcastPro Awards 2023 winners revealed

November 9, 2023

The awards recognise excellence and innovation in the Media and Entertainment industry.

OSN hosts customer experience summit to discuss trends and challenges

by Staff Writer

October 9, 2023

The first-of-its-kind 'Customer Experience Summit' discussed the future of media and streaming in the MENA region.

Decoding AI and new technologies in media

by Sarah Nathan

September 21, 2023

Keeping up with the AI chatter in regional media, BroadcastPro ME hosted a webinar delving into the latest and greatest of AI and other trending technologies that have taken the ...

Samsung Electronics records surge in multi-television sales per household in MENA

September 21, 2023

Samsung has launched exclusive offers across its MENA eStores to celebrate the growth.

OSN+ joins forces with CleverTap to enhance customer engagement

September 15, 2023

By harnessing CleverTap's advanced technology and comprehensive solution, OSN+ aims to deliver highly tailored content to its customers.

OSN’s first feature film ‘Yellow Bus’ to have world premiere at TIFF 2023

September 4, 2023