Kristin Brzoznowski

DUBAI: STARZ Play and NBCUniversal International Distribution have inked a new deal that brings a number of popular TV box sets, U.S. series and movies to the streaming service across the MENA region.

DUBAI: OSN is adding to its channel lineup NickToons and a Teen Nick On Demand channel, along with the Paramount Channel.

LONDON: Sky Vision has inked its first programming deal with Africa’s newest pay-TV broadcaster, Kwesé TV.

DUBAI: OSN has added 14 new channels, including Comedy Central, to its lineup of live-streaming entertainment on OSN Play.

DUBAI: The streaming service icflix has entered into a strategic partnership with Orange to bring a range of content to mobile customers in Egypt.

JOHANNESBURG: The crime drama Prime Suspect: Tennison will be airing in South Africa on ITV Choice shortly after its U.K. broadcast.

LONDON: Scripps Networks Interactive has secured carriage for Travel Channel and Fine Living with Africa's Kwesé TV.

DUBAI: OSN and The Walt Disney Company have strengthened their ties, signing a new long-term deal for the MENA region that covers a range of series, movies and channel offerings.

Pay-TV revenues in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are forecast to reach $4 billion in 2021, according to Digital TV Research, which has downgraded its expectations for the region.

MUMBAI/JOHANNESBURG: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) has struck a carriage deal with Africa’s new pay-TV network Kwesé TV regarding the launch of Zee Bollymovies and Zee Bollynova.