Kristin Brzoznowski

DUBAI: OSN has inked a long-term exclusive agreement with UFC to bring mixed martial arts programming to its subscribers across the MENA region.

MILAN: Production has begun on Comedy Central's first local stand-up special filmed in the Middle East and featuring talent from across the region.

LOS ANGELES/DUBAI: More than 500 attendees are registered for the inaugural edition of DISCOP Dubai, according to event organizer Basic Lead.

DUBAI: STARZ Play has inked a new multiyear agreement with Warner Bros. International Television Distribution that adds to its streaming offering across the MENA region.

JOHANNESBURG: Germany has been named as DISCOP Johannesburg 2017’s official Guest Country.

LONDON: A+E Networks has added to its team in Africa with the appointment of several new executives in the company's Johannesburg office.

DUBAI: STARZ Play has signed a deal with 20th Century Fox Television Distribution to bring an array of movies and series to its streaming platform across 19 countries in the Middle East and North Africa.

STOCKHOLM: Modern Times Group (MTG) has completed the sale of its free-TV broadcasting and production businesses in Ghana and Nigeria to Econet Media Group.

LONDON: Elad Kuperman, the CEO of Endemol Shine Israel, has decided to step down from his role, with COO Amir Ganor tapped to lead the company.

PARIS: Canal+ has signed an agreement with The Walt Disney Company for first- and second-window rights in Africa to a range of series and movies, including the latest release from the Star Wars franchise.