Starz Play’s Maaz Sheikh wants to produce an original Arabic series that brings the region’s cultural tales to global audience
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#Jordan
Work starts on Netflix’s first Arabic original drama series
Principal photography starts in Amman, Jordan on Jinn, the first Arabic series to be produced by Netflix
Dubai
Starzplay looks to become profitable by 2019, says CEO
Starzplay will introduce services into Pakistan later this month
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Video: The Netflix mantra: Shock, awe, amaze … and monetise?
Uninhibited by rising debt, Netflix is riding a tsunami of content from multiple regions in its push to stream to the world. By doing so it is introducing an audience of more than 125 million, growing at roughly six percent per quarter, to a literal world of content.
Netflix
The Netflix mantra: Shock, awe, amaze and monetise
Uninhibited by rising debt, Netflix is riding a tsunami of content in its push to stream to the world
Netflix
Netflix releases first Indian series as battle with Amazon Prime heats up
Analysts say Sacred Games – the gritty underworld thriller – sets a new benchmark for Indian-produced internet shows as providers seek to capitalise on the country’s burgeoning number of smartphone users
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Netflix, Starzplay and Wavo to face new Mideast competitor
Fox’s regional chief says success in South East Asia tests leave it optimistic about a similar product in the Middle East
Maaz Sheikh
StarzPlay revenue doubles every six months for last three years
The service is expected to launch in Pakistan this year
#media
Video: Netflix announces deal with the Obamas for new shows, films
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have signed a multi-year agreement to produce films and series for Netflix, the streaming service announced Monday.
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Ramadan 2018: Netflix peak viewership time between 2am to 5am
Survey shows 51% of Middle Easterners believe they gain an additional 2 to 3 hours daily during the Holy Month
Maaz Sheikh
StarzPlay to introduce seven Arabic shows during Ramadan
Karma’s Curse will feature Lebanese singer and actress Haifa Wehbe
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Twitter announces date for first Middle East live show
Show has been created in partnership with Hollywood production firm Propogate and Arabic language content creators Yallafeed
Dubai
Netflix open to idea of having office in Dubai, says CEO
Netflix currently groups Middle East operations along with its Europe and Africa business unit based in the Netherlands
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What is the secret to Netflix’s phenomenal growth?
In an exclusive interview, Netflix founder Reed Hastings tells CEO Middle East that the secret to his company’s success is simply “having great shows”
Entertainment
Is Spotify set to launch in the Middle East?
Two Dubai-based jobs posted on the New York-listed company’s website
Maaz Sheikh
Online streaming will never eliminate traditional TV, says StarzPlay CEO
Maaz Sheikh says some formats including news and sports will continue to be television attractions
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Warner Music reveals Middle East arm
Beirut-based division plans to develop and create new opportunities for local artists