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Content piracy
Fighting piracy is like playing Whack-A-Mole, says OSN boss
“It doesn’t just hurt OSN, it hurts the whole chain of basically producers, content creators, writers and so on”
broadcast
HBO, OSN sign Middle East exclusive mega licensing deal
OSN platforms will now feature all HBO shows and movies including The Suicide Squad, The Matrix Resurrections and more
Entertainment industry
Shake-up at the top of Dubai-based entertainment provider OSN
CEO Patrick Tillieux has departed for ‘personal reasons’ to be replaced on an interim basis by Sangeeta Desai
BeIN Sports
Armchair fan’s guide to watching sports in the Middle East
With OSN dumping all of its sports coverage earlier this year, which channel can you now find your favourite sports?
broadcast piracy
OSN axes Pehla and cricket channels
Entertainment provider blames piracy with channels set to go next month
2019 Cricket World Cup
OSN launches ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 broadcast package
Dubai-based OSN launches dedicated ICC world cup season pass for AED199
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Game of Thrones
‘Now our watch is ended’: History-making Game of Thrones wraps
Warning – Spoilers: The blood-spattered tale of noble families vying for the Iron Throne wrapped with the 73rd and final episode of a ratings juggernaut that has demolished audience records worldwide
Emirati TV series
Dubai’s OSN to launch new channel for TV binge marathons
OSN Binge to launch in April, to offer viewers a destination for an uninterrupted marathon-viewing experience
Anti-Piracy Coalition
UAE court jails illegal DishTV India dealer
Court of Cassation rejects appeal by illegal dealer and sentenced him to three months imprisonment and a fine of AED50,000
broadcast
OSN to drop all sports channels except for cricket
Dubai-based broadcaster will retain only OSN Sports Cricket HD and Ten Sports from March 31
Beelink Productions
Emirati legal drama ‘Justice’ now on Netflix
An Image Nation production, Free Solo, has also been nominated for an Oscar for Best Documentary Feature
KIPCO
OSN appoints Patrick Tillieux as new CEO
The new CEO takes over from Martin Stewart, who has left the company to pursue another opportunity outside the region
Amazon Prime
Changing viewing habits makes OSN pay-TV a tough sell
Competition from the likes of Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and other services have crashed the value of Dubai-based OSN
Dubai
OSN shareholder KIPCO hires bankers to sell 60% stake
Dubai-based OSN, which provides satellite encrypted pay television services to 24 countries in the MENA region, represents KIPCO’s entire media operating segment
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Video: How broadcast content is set to evolve in the future
The likes of Netflix, StarzPlay, Amazon Prime and OSN are locked in a battle to gain or retain market share. New technology and changing users habits mean that everything is up for grabs as the production and delivery of content rapidly evolves.
live streaming
Dubai’s OSN adds 24 new live channels to streaming service
OSN says it is putting online streaming of content at the very heart of its digital strategy with the launch of 24 new live channels