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The Mena music industry is heavily plagued by piracy and reliant on live performances and sponsorships

Anghami

Opinion: Spotify’s entry into the region: does it really matter?

Thu 13 Dec 2018Thu 28 Oct 2021

What is most likely to create longevity in the region’s music industry is not a powerful and affordable streaming platform, but a serious investment in A&R

Deezer

Deezer to focus on Arabic content to beat rivals Spotify, YouTube in MENA

Written by Staff Writer

Sun 25 Nov 2018Wed 6 Oct 2021

The French streaming firm partnered with the Arab world’s largest record label Rotana in August to offer users a wide selection of Arabic hits

In the UAE, premium prices per month has been set at AED19.99 ($5.44), compared to SAR19.99 ($5.33) in Saudi Arabia, EGP49.99 ($2.79) in Egypt and $4.99 for the rest of the MENA region.

Arabic content

Spotify launches in the Middle East and North Africa

Written by Bernd Debusmann Jr

Wed 14 Nov 2018Wed 6 Oct 2021

A premium subscription costs AED19.99 per month in the UAE and SAR19.99 in Saudi Arabia

Spotify, which went public last month on New York Stock Exchange, posted its first results as a listed company earlier this week. The company, valued at $30 billion, reported an operating loss of $49 million last quarter on sales of $1.36bn.

Entertainment

Is Spotify set to launch in the Middle East?

Written by Staff Writer

Thu 3 May 2018Thu 7 Oct 2021

Two Dubai-based jobs posted on the New York-listed company’s website

Auto1

Abu Dhabi, Saudi-backed Vision Fund said to invest in Germany’s Auto1

Written by Staff Writer

Mon 15 Jan 2018Thu 7 Oct 2021

The online marketplace is the second most valued start-up in Europe