Middle-East and North Africa Digital TV News

beIN MEDIA teams up with Synamedia for UX upgrade
Aug 22, 2023 – Synamedia has unveiled that beIN MEDIA GROUP chose Synamedia to upgrade the UX on its beIN TV and beIN TV VIP hybrid DTH and IP 4K Kaon STB platforms, in time for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
News categories: Synamedia, beIN MEDIA, Lucy Norris, Saleem Shah, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IBC2023, Middle-East, Satellite, Set Top Box, UX

Arabic-speaking countries to add 13 million SVOD subscribers
Aug 17, 2023 – According to Digital TV Research, there will be 28 million SVOD subscriptions across 13 Arabic countries by 2029, up from 15 million in 2023.
News categories: Digital TV Research, Simon Murray, Digital TV, Market Research, Middle-East, Streaming

EUTELSAT 10B satellite enters service
Jul 24, 2023 – Eutelsat (Paris: ETL) has announced the entry into service of EUTELSAT 10B at 10° East. The satellite will ensure continuity of video services when EUTELSAT 10A reaches end-of-life.
News categories: Eutelsat, Cyril Dujardin, Laurence Delpy, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Europe, Middle-East, Satellite

Nilesat chooses Ateme video headend for latest satellite
Jul 18, 2023 – Ateme has announced that its video headed is feeding the latest satellite launched by Nilesat, enabling delivery of around 50 channels to the Middle East and Africa.
News categories: Ateme, Nilesat, Razik Zaghlouli, Maissa Kamel, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Middle-East, Satellite

du upgrades satellite capacity at 7/8°W with Eutelsat
Jun 23, 2023 – Eutelsat (Paris: ETL) has announced that du has upgraded its direct-to-home satellite services in the MENA region by increasing its capacity with Eutelsat at the 7/8° West orbital position.
News categories: Eutelsat, du, Mahmoud El Danaf, Karim Benkirane, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Middle-East, Satellite

PCCW and CANAL+ partner to accelerate growth of Viu
Jun 21, 2023 – PCCW [SEHK:0008] and CANAL+ have announced a deal under which CANAL+ will become a 26.1% minority shareholder in Viu, with an option for further investment to bring its holding to 51%.
News categories: PCCW, CANAL+ Group, Viu, Susanna Hui, Maxime Saada, Jacques du Puy, Janice Lee, Asia, Digital TV, MandA, Middle-East, South Africa, Streaming

Türk Telekom and ZTE unveil next-generation Tivibu
Jun 20, 2023 – ZTE (0763.HK/000063.SZ) has announced that Türk Telekom has launched its next-generation Tivibu TV platform based on an end-to-end IPTV/OTT platform developed jointly by Türk Telekom, ZTE and Netaş.
News categories: ZTE, Türk Telekom, Netaş, Android TV, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IPTV, Set Top Box, Turkey, UX

Irdeto ensures integrity of apps running on OSNtv
Jun 8, 2023 – Irdeto and OSN have signed a contract for Irdeto to provide itsApp Watch, anti-piracy services, app management and data analytics to the Dubai-based entertainment provider.
News categories: Irdeto, OSN, Andrew Bunten, Melvin Saldanha, Android TV, Apps, Content Protection, Digital TV, Middle-East, Set Top Box

SoftAtHome implements Alexa voice control software for etisalat by e&
May 30, 2023 – SoftAtHome has been chosen by 'etisalat by e&' to deliver the smart eLife set-top box and backend software to enable Alexa voice control features in Arabic and English.
News categories: SoftAtHome, etisalat, David Viret-Lange, Khaled El Khouly, Digital TV, IPTV, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart Home, UAE