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Twofour54 launches Oman training
Twofour54 tadreeb, a regional media training academy, has delivered its first regional media industry skills training course at Muscat Press Agency's headquarters in Muscat, Oman. The 'Writing and Editing for Web' training programme aims to equip delegates with the skills required to produce high quality, vibrant online news content and enhance the six daily and weekly publications currently produced by the organisation. The event was hosted by Twofour54 tadreeb, in conjunction with instructors from the Thomson Foundation.
Iran closes reformist newspaper
Iran has temporarily closed down the newspaper of leading reformist Mehdi Karoubi for planning to publish a statement on its frontpage on Monday, the ISNA news agency has reported. The newspaper, Etemad-e Melli, was shut down late on Sunday on the orders of the Tehran prosecutor's office, Karoubi's party has said.
Saudi warns investors about 'offensive programming'
Saudi Arabia's Culture and Information Ministry has warned Saudi investors in satellite television stations not to cause offence to their country by allowing material which violates Islamic teachings to be aired, Reuters has reported. 'Every Saudi investor in satellite television channels has to be sensitive to patriotic and social responsibility,' Abdullah al-Jasser, undersecretary for media affairs at the Culture and Information Ministry has said. Saudi Arabia recently shut down some of LBC's offices in the country, following the broadcasting of an interview with a Saudi man speaking about his sexual adventures, citing lack of proper licensing.
Ondas, Rotana Audio ink partnership
UAE-based Rotana Audio & Video and European satellite radio broadcaster Ondas Media have signed a strategic partnership agreement which will allow Ondas to broadcast music, concerts, interviews and 'related content' to satellite radio listeners across Europe. The agreement also covers 'the development of tailored radio channels and their possible monetisation before Ondas' full service launch in 2012,' according to Rapid TV News website.
Arab Telemedia inks Traccs Jordan deal
Jordan-based Arab Telemedia Productions has announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with Traccs Jordan for Public Relations. Under the agreement, Traccs will devise public relations plans for the company within its communication strategy, following state of the art international public relations standards.
Qtel adds Pehla TV package
Qatar Telecom has said it has added to its Mozaic TV+ service a full range of entertainment from Pehla TV, a selection of Indian movies, serials, music, and live telecast of cricket series, the Gulf Times has reported. Pehla TV will be available free for Prime Asia subscribers for one month, the company has said. Mozaic TV+ customers who subscribe to the Prime Asia package as their chosen basic option will be able to access a Pehla Basic, Silver or Gold package, Qtel has noted.
Orbit Showtime offers 75 channels
The merging of Orbit and Showtime, which resulted in an offer of 75 premium channels, is now available on one smart card on Nilesat. The new company is now offering first run movies, international sports, Western, Arabic, and Filipino entertainment programs effective August 14. Existing customers will be able to maintain their current package and price or can upgrade to receive the wider choice of channels.
Hill and Knowlton to represent Nakheel
Hill and Knowlton has issued a statement to confirm the representation of Dubai-based Nakheel as the master developer's agency of record. The group will be the point of contact for media enquiries related to Nakheel and is also responsible for disseminating news related to Nakheel and its business operations.
Teshkeel to take The 99 to China
Kuwait-based publisher Teshkeel Media Group and Keetaa, a China-based mobile comic content aggregator and service provider, have announced they will develop and distribute THE 99 children's entertainment mobile content, in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao. Under the agreement, Keetaa will make available THE 99's mobile e-comics, wallpapers, screensavers, messages, ringtones, and menu themes to all the leading mobile operators in China and through them to the more than 700 million mobile phone users in the world's largest mobile market.
Dubai TV channels to get HD upgrade
Ahmad Abdullah Al Shaikh, Sheikh Mohammad's media aide and the Managing Director of Dubai Media Inc., has announced that Dubai's five TV channels will soon be upgraded to high-definition transmission, Gulf News has reported. The new system will enable viewers to watch programmes with a view up to 10 times clearer than the analogue system that was used before, he has said.
Dubai RTA issues illegal ad notices
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has served 130 notices to companies that illegally placed commercial adverts misusing the right of way, Emirates Business has reported. The violations include leaving advert spaces unutilized, malfunctioning power generators and signboards failing to match the specifications. 'The RTA will continue the campaign against violators through issuing circulars to advertising companies exhorting them not to leave advert spaces unutilized and to place their logos in case such spaces have yet to be leased' the RTA said.
Motoring channel launched
Arab Motors, an automotive TV channel, has said that its recent launch comes in response to the needs of a wide motorsport fan base in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The channel offers the very first 'Virtual Automotive Market' that is specialised in automotive trading, according to Mousub Shashaa, marketing manager of Arab Motors. Arab Motors is carried by the Atlantic Bird 4A satellite at 7.2° west.
Showtime, Orbit merger completed
Kuwait Projects Company (Kipco) has announced the successful completion of the merger between its Pay-TV operator Showtime and Orbit's Pay-TV unit. The deal involved the merging of the Showtime and Orbit businesses to create 'the region's largest Pay-TV operator' and came into effect from July 31.
EMI inks sub-publishing deal with Fairwood
Fairwood Music (Arabia), a music publishing company in the Middle East & North Africa, has signed an exclusive sub-publishing agreement with EMI Music Publishing. The deal marks the first time that EMI Music Publishing has contracted with a sub-publisher based in the Middle East. Under the terms of the deal, Fairwood will actively pitch EMI Music Publishing repertoire for synchronization uses including TV, film and advertising, as well as working with EMI to establish a mechanical and performance licensing framework in the UAE.
Saudi Arabia closes LBC office
The Jeddah office of Lebanon-based network LBC has been shut down by the Saudi Arabian authorities following the airing of an interview with a Saudi citizen who described his sexual exploits on air. Saudi daily Al Watan said that the network had also had other offices shut down by the authorities. The Ministry of Culture and Information said that the office had been closed as the broadcaster was operating without a license.
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