CNN to Open Qatar Bureau
CNN is broadening its presence in the Middle East by launching a new operation in Qatar, part of its strategy to enhance global and regional content creation.
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Eutelsat and NIGCOMSAT to Launch Satellite Services in Nigeria
Eutelsat Group has partnered with Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) to launch satellite services in Nigeria.
BBC Launches Dars Arabic to Support Children in Conflict Zones
BBC World Service is introducing Dars Arabic, an educational program aimed at children in the Middle East and North Africa.
Matt Wells Appointed CNN Digital Executive Editor, EMEA
CNN Digital Worldwide has appointed Matt Wells as the new Executive Editor for Europe, Middle East and Africa, based in London.
Peacock Continues International Rollout
Sky Q and Sky Ticket customers in Germany & Sky X customers in Austria, can now access Peacock, featuring a growing catalogue of world-class TV shows and movies from across NBCUniversal.
BBC News Launches Seventh BBC World News Komla Dumor Award Search
The BBC has begun the search for a future star of African journalism with the launch of the seventh BBC World News Komla Dumor Award.
SkyShowtime Receives European Regulatory Approval
SkyShowtime has received full regulatory approval and plans to launch in more than 20 European markets encompassing 90 million homes starting later this year.
Voice of America Launches Somali Language Sesame Street
Voice of America has started re-broadcasting Sesame Sheeko Sheeko, the Somali language radio edition of the children’s educational television series, Sesame Street.
CNN Arabic Marks 20 Years
CNN Arabic is celebrating 20 years since it first went live in 2002 as a digital news service based out of Dubai Media City to tell stories for Arab audiences all over the world.