FAST in MENA Series - October 2024
Arabs Got Talent, Roya Sports, East Asia Super League, Amitabh Bachchan Specials, Sarahbhai vs Sarabhai
Welcome to my FAST in MENA Series, premium monthly articles exploring FAST platforms across Middle East & North Africa.
Here is an overview of the newly added and dropped FAST channels in MENA in October:
STARZ ON continues its steady trend, adding four channels: a mix of a single IP from an Indian actor, an Indian sitcom, and sports channels.
Roya TV has also added a new channel focused on sports.
Shahid has introduced a new premium channel featuring a popular talent show with contestants showcasing a variety of talents, such as singing, break-dancing, comedy, magic, and rapping. Can you guess which show I’m referring to?
This month, I also started tracking the streaming service from Sharjah Broadcasting Authority: Maraya.
As I’ve just came back from Cannes for MIPCOM, I’ll also share an exclusive overview of the main panels from the Global FAST & AVOD summit that took place last Tuesday.
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Read on to learn about:
Recent updates and trends in MENA FAST: Stay ahead with my chart tracking FAST channels on MENA platforms.
New channel additions across platforms: Discover the new channels available.
Global FAST & AVOD Summit: Get the main insights from one of the most anticipated conference of MIPCOM 2024