Television market in MEA to grow 30pc by 2021
The television market in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) is expected to grow by 30 per cent from 2016 to 2021, an increase in value of almost $3.5 billion, making the MEA region one of the fastest growing global markets, said a report published
Yahlive signs major broadcasting deal with Tajikistan
Abu Dhabi-based Yahlive, a leading satellite broadcasting company, announced today that it has signed a long-term agreement with the Committee for Television and Radio under Tajikistan government to broadcast six Tajikistan government-run channe
OLED TV 'new growth engine in TV technology'
OLED TV is expected to dominate the next-generation television market and is forecast to emerge as the new growth engine in the sector, industry experts have been quoted as saying. What distinguishes OLED TV from other TV technolo
Dubai enters the world of late night television
The UAE is venturing into the world of Late Night Television with a new English talk show hosted by Dubai-based media entrepreneur Loubo Siois. Much like the popular shows Saturday Night Live and the Late Night Show, The Dubai Tal
Iraq bans Al Jazeera network over coverage
Iraqi authorities have revoked the operating licence of the pan-Arab satellite network Al Jazeera and closed its offices in Baghdad, accusing it of violating government guidelines issued in 2014 to regulate media "during the war on terror.&
Ashrafs unveils latest Sony range in Bahrain
Ashrafs has launched the latest range of Sony's Bravia 4K LCD televisions. They are built with a new 4K Processor X1, further advancing the clarity, colour accuracy and contrast of the Sony 4K viewing experience, said a report in the
UHF spectrum to be co-allocated for broadcast TV, mobile
Terrestrial digital advertising in the Arab states does not need an exlusive allocation of UHF spectrum band (470-694MHz), according to a new GSMA report. The report 'Terrestrial Broadcasting and Spectrum U
Confessions of terror cell aired on Bahrain Television
Confessions by alleged members of a terrorist cell rounded up last week were broadcast on Bahrain Television. Four men accused of being part of the Saraya Al Ashtar (Saraya Brigade) described receiving weapons and explosives train
Kuwait takes three television channels off the air
Kuwait's Ministry of Information has canceled the licenses of three television channels operated by a media group which also owns a newspaper known for speaking out against the government, state news agency Kuna said. The deci