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Internet traffic up 'sixfold' by 2012
Robert Pepper, vice president of Cisco, has said internet traffic will have increased six-fold by 2012 in a five-year period, as more users view and post videos online, AFP has reported. Speaking before delegates Internet Governance Forum in Egypt, Pepper said that online traffic is growing at a compound annual growth rate of 46%.
People's Daily eyes UAE print run
The Peoples Daily of China has discussed with the UAE's National Media Council the possibility of publishing an overseas edition of the newspaper from the UAE, according to Wam. Once brought out from the UAE, the paper will cater to approximately 200,000 Chinese expatriates living and working in the country.
Report: Arab TV stations unprofitable
According to a report by the Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research, the Arab world's nearly 500 TV stations cost their owners $6bn annually to run, with only some $700m in actual ad-revenues, website Rapid TV News has reported. The top 10% of channels has 95% of the ad-support, the report said. Many of the channels are not interested in making profits and exist purely to push a specific theological or political agenda, the report noted.
Al Jazeera to buy ART sports channels
Al Jazeera TV in Qatar is buying six more sports channels to add to its current portfolio of eight. It has signed a preliminary agreement to buy the channels from Arab Radio & Television (ART). According to Rapid TV News, terms and pricing have not been disclosed, but formal contract is expected to be signed soon. Al Jazeera already has the rights to a number of football competitions, including the broadcast of the European Champions League, Spain's La Liga and Italy's Serie A. After the sale, ART will be left with one sports channel.
Nawras relaunches Mobile TV
Omani Qatari Telecommunications Co. (Nawras) has announced the reintroduction of its Mobile TV service in the Sultanate. A total of 12 national and international channels are offered by Nawras including Oman TV 1, Oman TV2, Aljazeera news Arabic, Aljazeera news English, CNBC Arabia, ART Prime Sport, ART Sport 1, B4U Music, ESPN, NEO Cricket, IQRA and Cartoon Network.
Al Jazeera launches in Austar Pay TV
Al Jazeera Network has launched its English language news service on Austar Pay TV, starting 15th November, the company has said. The Doha-based news channel will be offered through Austar starter package, and ca be viewed on Channel 651.
Eurosport Arabia opens Dubai office
Eurosport Arabia, the new web and mobile sports portal developed in partnership between Du and Eurosport, has opened its office in Dubai Media City. The new office will act as the editorial and production hub of the (arabia.eurosport.com) website and associated mobile services which will be launched later this year.
Sahara wins Sharjah Islamic Bank deal
Dubai-based Sahara Communications has announced the signing of a media consultancy contract with Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB). As per the agreement, Sahara will provide SIB with public relations services, including media coverage across the GCC, covering the bank's activities and updates.
twofour54 partners with MTV
Abu Dhabi-based content creation firm, Twofour54 has entered into a partnership with MTV Networks International, a division of Viacom Inc, to launch Comedy Central Studios Arabia. Comedy Central Studios Arabia, which will be based in Twofour54's offices in Abu Dhabi, will develop and produce Arabic comedy content for broadcast and distribution across the Middle East and North Africa region and beyond.
Illegal satellite users abound in Bahrain
The head of Orbit Showtime Middle East said illegal satellite users outnumber legitimate subscribers in Bahrain by five to one, forcing the company to 'fight for its survival', Gulf Daily News has reported. Marc-Antoine d'Halluin said the extent of illegal Dreambox usage is so severe that it has prompted the company to take a more hands-on approach to protecting its intellectual property rights. 'There is no larger challenge for Orbit Showtime than to protect our business and to ensure that our product is not stolen via users of the Dreambox,' he told the paper.
'Official Spokesman Programme' launched in Mideast
UAE-based Turjuman Media Consultancy has announced the launch of a new programme to qualify official spokespersons in seven Arab countries. The programme, which will run in Oman, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Yemen and Libya, aims to promote communication skills for people working in governmental bodies and large corporations including corporation spokespersons and public relations and institutional communication managers.
Royal Cine, Sony ink 4K deal
RoyalCine, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-based Royal Group, has signed an agreement with Sony Professional for the deployment of four CineAlta 4K digital cinema projectors in collaboration with Pal Group. As the first of its kind to debut in the Middle East, the 4K technology will provide a high level of picture quality and an immersive visual experience for movie enthusiasts.
E-Vision launches subscriber drive promotion
UAE cable TV service provider, E-Vision has launched a year end promotion campaign for new customers signing up for its service. The offer, which will be valid until December 31, 2009, includes free installation and a free one month subscription. Additionally, new customers will enter a raffle draw with multiple entries where three Hummer H3 SUVs will be awarded to the winners. The raffle draws will be held on November 19, 2009, December 10, 2009 and January 10, 2010.
Citigate Dewe Rogerson wins Qatar accounts
Citigate Dewe Rogerson has announced its latest business wins, with increased presence in Qatar. Some of its recent wins include advisory to Barwa Real Estate Company, Aamal Company, Barwa Bank, and HSBC Middle East, as sole consortium communications advisor for the potential merger of Qatar Navigation and Qatar Shipping.
Al Alam dropped by Arab satellites
Iranian Arabic-language satellite TV channel, Al Alam has said that it has been taken off the air by Egypt-based Nilesat and Saudi Arabia-based Arabsat satellite operators without explanation, Reuters has reported. Nilesat chief executive, Ahmed Anis has confirmed dropping Al Alam due to an unspecified breach of contract. A spokesman at Arabsat's headquarters in Riyadh was not available for comment. The operator is owned by a group of Arab countries.
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