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Hosam el Sokkari
MENA readies for Oscars, Yahoo! Maktoob research survey reveals
Mon, 2012-02-20 08:57 - By
Analysis, Broadcasting News, Report, Research, Media, 84th Academy Awards, Hosam el Sokkari, MENA, Oscars 2012, Yahoo Maktoob
The Academy Awards event is a big night for people in the MENA region, with a whopping 87% planning to tune in online or on TV to watch the Oscars, according to the latest survey in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region by Yahoo! Maktoob Research. Whilst the majority says interest stems from a love of movies, 39% hope to spot their favorite stars and 23% are taking note of the latest red carpet fashions. Amidst mounting anticipation for the Academy Awards’ ceremony on Sunday 26th February, Yahoo! Maktoob has launched the ultimate Oscars destination to satisfy the region’s appetite for gossip, news, photos, videos and interviews.
Ramadan’s finest drama series land on Yahoo! Maktoob’s all-free video service
Wed, 2011-08-03 10:50 - By
Head of BBC Arabic service takes leading position at Yahoo!
Tue, 2010-04-13 21:22 - By
The National reports that Hosam El Sokkari, the first Arab to lead the BBC Arabic service since its launch in 1938, has resigned to take a leadership position at the Middle East unit of Yahoo!, which recently acquired Jordan’s Maktoob web portal.
BBC Arabic News Channel to launch next week
Tue, 2008-03-04 00:03 - By
The BBC’s Arabic language news channel starts transmission on March 11, 2008, and will be available on Arabsat, Nilesat and Eutelsat; starting with 12 hours-a-day broadcasting, growing to 24/7 coverage in the summer.
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