LONDON/DOHA/DUBAI: Two separate deals have been secured by Discovery Communications that extend the reach of its channel brands in the Middle East and North Africa.

LONDON: A+E Networks has secured a carriage deal for H2 HD in the Middle East with OSN.

TEL AVIV: Assaf Blecher has relocated from Los Angeles to Israel to assume the post of VP of development and content at Keshet Broadcasting.

LAGOS: The African VOD and internet TV startup iROKO has closed deals worth $19 million for content development and capital funding.