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Partnership with Sharaf DG; new OSN outlets in Yas Mall, Meaisem, Mercato Mall, Fujairah and Bawabat el Sharq
OSN more than doubles its retail footprint this year
Dubai, UAE: OSN, the leading pay-TV network in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has strengthened its retail presence in the UAE to support a fast-growing subscriber base.
This follows the unveiling of OSN's 2016 programming portfolio and the introduction of new technology platforms that have seen demand for OSN subscriptions spiking in the UAE.
As part of building its retail network, OSN has partnered with Sharaf DG, UAE's leading one-stop electronics destination, to offer OSN subscriptions across its network including its renovated showroom at Times Square Mall.
As part of the partnership, those who subscribe to OSN will also receive a gift voucher worth AED 500 to spend at any Sharaf DG outlet.
Starting with 24 retail outlets this year, the partnership will see OSN expand its reach to 52 outlets in the UAE which includes expansion to five malls across the Emirates including Yas Mall, Meaisem, Mercato, Fujairah and Bawabat el Sharq. OSN will also have its presence shortly at The Dubai Mall. Subscribers can now conveniently access OSN services at any of these retail outlets.
Ed Sawday, SVP Core Sales, OSN, said: "Retail expansion is part of our growth strategy to be closer to our customers and to offer them effortless access to our unmatched portfolio of premium content. We are delighted to welcome Sharaf DG as a retail partner of OSN, further strengthening our retail network and establishing us as the pay-TV network with the largest retail presence in the country."
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Media Contact:
Zahabia Motiwala Nivine William
Communications Director, OSN ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller
Dubai Media City, Dubai, UAE Dubai
+971 (0) 4 367 7084 +971 (0) 4 450 7600
zahabia.motiwala@osn.com nivine.william@bm.com
About OSN:
OSN is the ultimate destination for the widest choice of brand new premium Western, Arabic, South Asian (Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Malayalam and Tamil) and Filipino entertainment in the Middle East and Africa.
OSN is the home to over 150 channels and services filled with great value entertainment, offering viewers in the MENA region exclusive access to the latest blockbuster movies, top rated series, sports, documentaries, news, kid's entertainment and live talk shows. The movie offering includes over a 100 uncut and uninterrupted movie premieres a month.
OSN boasts the most comprehensive portfolio of exclusive rights from all the major studios including Warner Brothers, Paramount, Fox, Disney, Sony, MGM, NBC Universal, HBO and DreamWorks and offers access to the world's leading television brands including Disney channel, Sky News, Discovery Network and National Geographic.
Launched in August 2013, OSN Pehla brings the best of Bollywood movies and premium cricket, including exclusive telecast rights of international tournaments such as the ICC Cricket World Cup and Indian cricket, through leading sports channels OSN Sports Cricket HD and Ten Cricket.
As the leader in innovation, OSN has changed the TV viewing experience by bringing quality entertainment through 59 High Definition channels and is currently the only network offering a full HD bouquet of channels as well as 3D entertainment in the region.
OSN was the first to launch the OSN DVR HD; the regions first online TV platform, OSN Play; the regions first 3D, HD, internet enabled satellite receiver and recorder, OSN Plus HD and the region's first VOD service, OSN on Demand offering viewers the opportunity to watch over 1000 movies and 52 latest seasons of the top series, all available in full HD quality and Dolby Digital sound.
September 2012 saw the launch of OSN's rewards programme, OSN Privileges, offering subscribers money can't buy experiences, special offers and premium prizes all year round.
Addressing the changing viewing habits of consumers across the region, in May 2014, OSN launched 'GO', an online TV service providing subscribers access to thousands of hours of premium entertainment, contract and commitment-free.
The OSN platform is owned and operated by Panther Media Group Limited; a company registered in DIFC, and is owned by KIPCO and Mawarid Group Limited.
© Press Release 2015
