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CNN takes English language lead in the Middle East

International news broadcaster CNN is the most-watched English language international channel in the Middle East,…

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Arabsat on defensive over Bahrain pull out

Satellite operator Arabsat has criticised media coverage of Bahrain’s Radio and Television Union’s decision to…

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Middle East digital TV penetration to rise following unrest

Digital TV penetration is set to increase in the Middle East as a result of…

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Etisalat launches High TV 3D channel

UAE service provider Etisalat has launched 3D channel High TV on its eLive TV service….

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YahLive to deliver Saudi Sports HD to Europe

YahLive, the UAE based satellite operator, is to start broadcasting the Saudi Sports Bouquet in…

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MBC Group delivers HD bouquet to YahLive

United Arab Emirates-based YahLive, a joint venture between YahSat and SES, has signed a deal…

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MBC to launch raft of HD channels

Middle Eastern broadcaster MBC Group is to launch a raft of high definition channels across…

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Nat Geo launches Farsi language channel

National Geographic Channel has launched a Farsi-language channel across the Middle East. The factual channel…

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FremantleMedia opens Middle East office

The distribution arm of FremantleMedia has opened an office in the Middle East. FremantleMedia Enterprises’…

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Qatar to launch raft of new channels


The Qatar Media Corporation is to launch a raft of new channels and is particularly…