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18 April 2025

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How Satellite IoT Keeps Communications Running During Natural Disasters

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Why CABSAT 2025 will be a game-changer for the media industry

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The OTT revolution: Redefining entertainment and media consumption in the Middle

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13 March 2025

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Instagram considers spinning off Reels into separate app

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27 February 2025

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25 February 2025

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Mufeed's subsidiary seals MoU with Sayma platform

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TikTok expands Ramadan content partnerships across MENA for 2025

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TikTok expands Ramadan content partnerships across MENA for 2025

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FAME Shorts Film Festival opens submissions for 2025 edition

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20 February 2025

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Saudi Arabia emerges as leading force in global esports, study reveals

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19 February 2025

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Riedel Communications appoints new Executive Director of Global Sales

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13 February 2025

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BeIN Sports to broadcast Match for Hope 2025 live across MENA

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13 February 2025

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Asharq Discovery brings 'Shark Week' to MENA for first time in Arabic

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Animotion Media and Yango Play bring 'The Fixies' to Arabic-speaking audiences

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Sony Pictures Classics acquires rights to Saudi thriller 'Unidentified'

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EVS appoints Bevan Gibson as EVP of Sales & Operations for North America

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Ross Video expands corporate presence in EMEA with new regional sales director

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30 January 2025

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New accelerator to boost Arabic digital content

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27 January 2025

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27 January 2025

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17 January 2025

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Warner Bros. Discovery teams up with Fujairah Holding for 'Arabian Shores' serie

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09 January 2025

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08 January 2025

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Why the Middle East is Becoming a Key Audience for Hong Kong Cinema

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05 January 2025

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Saudi Broadcasting Corporation partners with director Timothy Baker for reality

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Saudi Arabia to host FIFA World Cup 2034

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10 June 2024

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03 June 2024

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StarzPlay MENA Unveils Fantasy Sports Game

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15 August 2023

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Empowering Female Filmmakers: Netflix and AFAC Launch Innovative Training Progra

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14 August 2023

Empowering Female Filmmakers: Netflix and AFAC Launch Innovative Training Program in the MENA Region

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ViaLite's Precision Mil-Aero 6 GHz Link Revolutionises Satcom in Japan

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08 August 2023

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