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Google Chromecast the top Over the Top device in EMEA 26 September 2017

According to a new study by video infrastructure technology company Bitmovin, Google Chromecast is the leading Over the Top device in EMEA. It has 37% adoption among developers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Amazon is in third place … Continue reading

Minaa VOD partners with Muvi to launch a Documentary based VOD Platform for the Arab World 22 June 2017

At Muvi we are happy to announce the launch of yet another one of our client’s Video on Demand (VOD) website – Minaa VOD (www.minaa.online) Minaa VOD is the first of its kind interactive Video on Demand platform which specializes … Continue reading

Cisco VNI: Mobile video growing fastest with video viewing amounting to 82% of internet traffic 09 June 2017

According to the latest Cisco Visual Networking Index (VNI) shows a growth of 1.3 billion Internet users by 2021 amounting to 4.6 billion or almost 60% of the population. Also, it suggests that 82% of internet users watch videos. It … Continue reading

SVOD service iflix Arabia launches in five MENA markets 24 May 2017

Zain which is Kuwait’s (Middle East) service provider, has launched OTT TV service iflix Arabia across five of its eight key markets in the region. The video-on-demand service, a joint venture between Zain and iflix (Asian SVOD player) is available … Continue reading

Zero-rating streaming service launched by OOREDOO 09 May 2017

The Qatari international telecommunication Company Ooredoo revealed their new offer called ‘Stream On’ which is a video streaming service that provides unlimited access to certain content providers such as Youtube and VIU.  It is priced at US$1.30 per day for … Continue reading

Internet transforming traditional TV viewing habits in MENA 08 May 2017

The increased usage of smartphone and internet has transformed TV viewing patterns in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), according to Frost & Sullivan. According to research conducted by the business consulting firm, the large, young population present in … Continue reading

iFlix expands to Middle-East & North Africa 28 April 2017

South-East Asian SVOD provider Iflix has expanded into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region with launches in eight territories. The service is now available in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Lebanon, Egypt and Sudan, broadening Iflix’s footprint … Continue reading

OTT platform Viu launches in Middle East 27 February 2017

PCCW’s OTT platform Viu is being launched in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Jordan and Egypt. The video on demand service is already available in markets including Indonesia, India, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore. The service majorly offers international, local … Continue reading

Global IPTV Market to reach USD 93.59 billion in 2021 10 January 2017

According to a recent report, global IPTV market was valued at some USD 34.67 billion in 2015 and is expected to grow at USD 93.59 billion by 2021, at a CAGR of around 18.01% amid 2016 and 2021. The report states that … Continue reading

Half of Middle East Subs would Switch Operator for Unlimited Video 22 December 2016

According to an independent research from Openwave Mobility, over 50% of Middle Eastern subscribers would switch their carriers to the one offering an uncapped video streaming service. The research also found out that subscribers blamed mobile operators for poor streaming quality. Mobile data … Continue reading