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Sony Pictures Television signs MENA content deals

Wed, 2012-05-23 12:10 - By

Announcement, Broadcasting News, Media Business, Media, Al Rayyan, content deals, Dubai Media, Dubai One, MENA, RapidTVNews, Rotana, Signs, Sony Pictures TV, Ziad Yaghi

Middle Eastern broadcasters Rotana, Dubai Media Incorporated and Al Rayyan have signed content distribution deals with Sony Pictures Television (SPT) in order to air SPT feature films. The agreement is a first between SPT and Al Rayyan and a first between SPT and Rotana. Meanwhile, the deal with national broadcaster Dubai Media Incorporated updates a previous contract for movies to be shown on its Dubai One channel.

News Corp. increases Rotana stake

Wed, 2012-05-16 07:54 - By

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Announcement, Media Business, Confectionery & Snacks, News Corp., Prince AlWaleed bin Talal, Rotana, Rotana Group, Rotana Holding, stake, TradeArabia.Com

Global media group News Corp. has increased its stake in Rotana Group by acquiring newly-issued shares in the company. The acquisition was announced after a Rotana board meeting, chaired by Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, chairman of Rotana Holding. News Corp will pay $35 million for the shares, which will take its stake in Rotana to 18.97%. News Corp had previously owned 14.53%.

Umniah partners with Rotana to enrich Arabic mobile content

Wed, 2012-04-25 06:40 - By

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Announcement, Content Business, Digital Media, Media Business, Media, Firas Khashman, Ihab Hinnawi, Rotana, Rotana Audio & Visual Group, Rotana Café, Salem Al Hendi, Salem El Hendi, Umniah

Umniah announced signing a partnership agreement with Rotana, the leading producer and distributor of Arabic music. By virtue of the agreement, Umniah aims to enrich Arabic mobile content and offer its subscribers a unique listener experience through a number of value added services. The agreement was signed by Salem Al Hendi, President of Rotana Audio & Visual Group, and Ihab Hinnawi, CEO of Umniah.

New international news channel 'Alarab' to launch in Saudi Arabia

Wed, 2011-09-14 05:00 - By

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Broadcasting News, Media, Alarab, Bloomberg's Multimedia Group, Jamal A. Khashoggi, KHC, Prince Alwaleed, Rotana

Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has announced the launch of a 24-hour international Arabic news channel, which will air on December 12 next year. "Alarab" is dedicated to Arabic-speaking viewers around the world and will broadcast a range of news programs and features focusing on politics and business.

Du partners with Rotana to bring exciting new Arabic entertainment to its customers

Sun, 2011-08-28 09:49 - By

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Media Business, Media, du, Farid Faraidooni, Rotana

Continually making efforts to improve upon the services it offers, Du has expanded the Arabic library available through its Video On Demand service, a popular feature among Du TV's customers, by joining hands with entertainment company Rotana.

Sony and Rotana produce first 3D arabic music video

Wed, 2011-07-13 07:44 - By

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Broadcasting News, Media Business, Media, 3D Arabic Music Video, Achrafieh theatre, Arab Got Talent, Lebanon, Middle East, Najwa Karam, Rotana, Rotana Audio Visual Group, Sony, Sony Gulf

A landmark joint venture between the Rotana Audio Visual Group, a member of Rotana Holdings, and Sony Gulf, the leading consumer electronics brand, has provided Arabic audiences with the first 3D experience featuring a music video clip on Najwa Karam in her song 'Ma Fi Nom'.

News Corp’s stake in Rotana reaches 14.53%

Fri, 2011-05-13 08:00 - By

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Announcement, Media Business, Media, Arab News, News Corporation, Prince AlWaleed bin Talal, Rotana, Rotana Group

Arab News has reported that Rotana Group, chaired by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, on Wednesday announced that News Corporation has reached an agreement to exercise 50 percent of its previously announced option in Rotana Group, the Middle East media group. Under the terms of the agreement, News Corporation will acquire newly issued shares in Rotana for $35 million.

Ovab to help shape the future of digital out of home advertising in MENA

Wed, 2011-04-20 07:51 - By

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Many issues were discussed during a high-level networking industry event hosted last week in Dubai by Ovab (Out-of-home Video Advertising Bureau Europe) - the group established to raise awareness and develop standards for the emerging digital out of home (DOOH) advertisin

Karim Daoud: Digital content distribution to every connected device brings entertainment, services, information and education

Sat, 2011-04-09 10:17 - By

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Interview & Opinion, Media Business, Media, Telecom, All Asia Networks (ASTRO), Booz Allen and Hamilton, INTIGRAL, Karim Daoud, LBC, Rotana, Saudi Research Marketing Group (SRMG), Saudi Telecom (STC), twofour54

mediaME speaks to Karim Daoud, CEO of Intigral, a leading digital content, provider which is a joint venture between Saudi Telecom (STC), Saudi Research Marketing Group (SRMG), and All Asia Networks (ASTRO). Karim tells us about prospects for digital content in the region and the world of entertainment, services, information, and education brought together by Intigral-powered solutions.

Rotana and Yahoo! team up to launch video streaming platform for Arab world

Sat, 2010-07-10 18:55 - By

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Announcement, Media, Ahmed Nassef, Rotana, Rotana Radio, Rotana Records, Video Network, Yahoo! Middle East, Yousef H Mugharbil

Yahoo! Middle East and Rotana has announced a new partnership which will enable Yahoo! to use and stream Rotana’s wide range of multimedia content through its new Arabic speaking video network channel. This strategic alliance will enable Yahoo! to roll out a number of added-value services for Rotana and end users such as mobile-friendly content, advertising content management, and an enhanced IPTV offering, amongst others.