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- The new partnership sees OSN continue its expansion in the Middle East
Dubai, UAE: OSN, the region’s leading entertainment network has signed a hallmark multi-year deal with Intigral, the media arm of STC and leading provider of digital entertainment and sports in MENA, for its flagship Home and OTT service, Jawwy TV. This strategic partnership between OSN and Intigral significantly reinforces the collaboration at a time where TV consumption and streaming are recording unpreceded levels of viewership and consumption.
The new partnership sees Intigral secure first access to OSN’s new general entertainment channel “OSN Mix”. This brand-new initiative aims to offer viewers a unique window into OSN’s world of Entertainment featuring a curated selection of OSN’s best series, movies, kids and factual entertainment programs that will engage all members of a household.
On the top of “OSN Mix”, thanks to this enhanced partnership, Jawwy TV subscribers will have access as part of their telecom bundles to a host of channels ranging from Arabic with OSN’s “Yahala” and “ART” channels that provide the most sought after Arabic productions in the region, to premium Turkish series and the best of kids entertainment with world-class channels as well as unique documentaries and factual entertainment.
Patrick Tillieux, CEO of OSN said: “Intigral is such a natural partner for OSN. We aim to bring entertainment and joy to a broad audience with quality content. This agreement is the result of a great relationship that has been built over many years. It is based on a common view of the future and confidence in each other.”
Hamoud Al Rumayan, CEO of Intigral said: ”Jawwy TV is home to the richest selection of entertainment and we see a bigger collaboration happening with OSN. The addition of OSN to our large portfolio of content not only enhances the attractiveness of our proposition but also caters to the needs of our beloved clients in KSA and other regional markets. In a time where TV is the center of every household, we proud ourselves of this timely and unique enhancements.”
Zahra Zayat, Senior Vice President – Digital, OTT and Telco of OSN, said: “This is only phase one of a much bigger collaboration and partnership. This new partnership with Intigral, is a testament to OSN’s continued commitment to bring the best of entertainment to audiences throughout KSA and the region. Intigral’s Jawwy TV, is the perfect fit for our premium content thanks to the amazing reach, rich content proposition and user-friendly platform. This is just one step towards nurturing this very special partnership and more exciting announcements will be shared soon.”
Tony Saab, VP of Operations at Intigral said: “Intigral is thrilled to expand its already rich selection of entertainment offerings to include OSN’s renowned programs enjoyed by numerous viewers in the region. We are confident that this agreement will add great value to our audiences and will further enhance Intigral’s position as a leading provider of OTT entertainment services in MENA.”
OSN content is now available to Jawwy TV customers in KSA, whilst STC subscribers in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Saudi Arabia can access OSN through a range of bundles and offers.
Subscribers of STC, Mofawtar 4 and 5 will be able to watch OSN’s rich selection of popular shows and entertainment programs on the Jawwy TV app by visiting www.jawwy.tv, downloading Jawwy TV application from app stores, or contacting STC customer service to request their own home device.
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About OSN
OSN is the region’s leading entertainment network with the rights to broadcast into 17 countries across the MENA. The company is owned and operated by Panther Media Group, registered in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and has two shareholders, KIPCO and the Mawarid Group Limited.
OSN has a history of providing exceptional value for customers with its focus on exclusive and in-demand content, and innovative digital platforms for anywhere, anytime access.
OSN’s strength is its unbeatable range of exclusive programming and best-in-class entertainment led by its long-term partnerships with studio majors including Disney, HBO, NBC Universal, Fox, Paramount, MGM, and Sony to name a few.
OSN is the home for premium and nowhere-else content in Arabic, English, Filipino. OSN broadcasts the latest content at the same minute as in the US, including popular series, blockbuster movies, and the best in kids and lifestyle programming. In addition, OSN also provides entertainment content for devices such as laptops, tablets and mobile phones via its online and mobile app entertainment platform, offering movies and series on the go.
OSN has been at the forefront of digital technology innovation in the Middle East introducing OSN on Demand, the region's first VOD service.
OSN’s ambition is to deliver entertainment everywhere for everyone, which is informed by the company’s three key pillars: A customer-first approach, unrivalled exclusive content and unbeatable value.
About Jawwy TV
‘Jawwy TV’ offers the latest movies, series, and top premium and free-to-air TV channels which can be accessed either via smart devices or at home via a special Jawwy Home The platform offers over 20,000 videos that encompass top Arab and global productions including series and movies, in addition to a large library of exclusive and original entertainment content.
Through ‘Jawwy TV’, viewers can enjoy an exceptional experience watching various programs in HD without any breaks or advertisements. It also offers subtitles and dubbing in multiple languages. ‘Jawwy TV’ streaming services can be enjoyed via the Jawwy Home device or through iOS and Android devices and Chromecast features.
For all press inquiries please contact
Dana Oraibi
Impact Porter Novelli
d.oraibi@ipn.ae | osn@ipn.ae
Tel: +971 555896494
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