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Abu Dhabi Media launches special content to commemorate 40th anniversary of UAE
Sat, 2011-11-05 10:01 - By
Announcement, Content Business, Media Business, Media, Abu Dhabi Media Company, Abu Dhabi Radio Network, Abu Dhabi TV, ADMC, admcsport.com, Al Ittihad, anazahra.com, Majid, The National
This week Abu Dhabi Media launched a month-long celebration of the United Arab Emirates' 40th anniversary. Leading up to National Day on December 2, Abu Dhabi Media's brands will unveil special content and features to commemorate this important milestone.
Special features will include:
Al Ittihad: In addition to its extensive editorial coverage, including a daily feature on events from the past 40 years, the paper has created a special section on its website to celebrate National Day at: www.alittihad.ae/nationalday. Here, readers can find out more about the history of the UAE and share their own thoughts and photos to celebrate the 40th anniversary.
The National: The paper is offering a special National Day supplement reviewing the past 40 years and the significant events, people and developments that have shaped each decade. The National will also be offering special editorial features throughout the month including, 40@40: A Series of 40 Objects that have shaped the UAE.
Abu Dhabi TV: Abu Dhabi Al Emarat and Abu Dhabi Al Oula will be featuring a variety of documentaries and special programs covering the unification journey and this year's celebration. In addition, look for daily segments on the news show Oloum Al Dar and a televised Operetta which will feature 55 singers from across the UAE.
Abu Dhabi Radio Network: The network of radio stations including Quran Kareem, Star FM, Abu Dhabi Classic FM, Abu Dhabi Radio and Emarat FM will be offering exclusive interviews and special 40th Anniversary programming throughout the month.
Majid: The popular children's magazine is producing a special 40th anniversary edition for young readers to learn more about the UAE's past achievements and ambitious plans for the future.
ADMCSport.com: The sports website will be featuring a series of online articles focusing on UAE sporting landmarks, including Yas Marina Circuit and Ferrari World, as well as profiles on famous UAE athletes such as Olympic Gold Medalist Sheikh Ahmad bin Hasher.
AnaZahra.com: The women's portal will be giving readers a month-long look at some of the women who have shaped UAE history, including a profile on Aisha Al Hameli, the first Emirati female pilot, and a special on Emirati women who have served in the military.
Visit www.admedia.ae/celebrate40/en for highlights of activities from across the brands. The site will also showcase major events in the UAE's 40 year history, counting back to the UAE's 1971 founding.
LIVE announces its participation in CABSAT MENA 2011
Mon, 2011-02-07 09:54 - By
Digital Media, Events, Media Business, Media, Abdul Hadi Al Sheikh, Abu Dhabi Media Company, ADMC, CABSAT MENA 2011, LIVE
LIVE, Abu Dhabi Media Company's wholly-owned outside broadcast (OB) and production subsidiary, announced its participation in the CABSAT MENA 2011, taking place February 8 - 10, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center.
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Al Barq Digital unveils strategic outlook for outdoor industry
Wed, 2010-11-03 14:48 - By
Live's OB5 takes HD broadcast to next level
Sun, 2010-10-24 18:47 - By
Nevion to provide HD signal for ADMC’s EPL matches
Wed, 2010-09-15 15:33 - By
Media Business, Media, Abu Dhabi Media Company, ADMC, Al Jazeera, EPL, Nevion, Orbit Showtime Network, Rapid TV News, Sony Professional Middle East
Rapid TV News reports that as Abu Dhabi Media Company (ADMC) replaces the Orbit Showtime Network as the EPL rights holder in the region, it has enlisted Nevion to provide high definition signal processing and distribution technology for its live match coverage and other sporting events. ADMC appointed Sony Professional Middle East as the systems integrator for ADMC’s new HD studios, who in turn worked alongside Nevion.
The latest Middle East EPL rights deal, reportedly costing the government-owned ADMC between £150 and £200 million, gives the UAE media group the privilege of delivering 380 EPL matches per season for the next three years to football-hungry viewers in the Arab World.
The ADMC Sports channels are now available by subscription online, or via satellite or cable pay-TV platforms operated by Etisalat and Du in the United Arab Emirates; Qtel in Qatar; Nuetel in Bahrain; and STC in Saudi Arabia.
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Fox to launch additional channels in MENA region
Sun, 2010-09-05 09:41 - By
Media Business, Media, Abu Dhabi Media City, ADMC, Fox International Channels, Fox Movies, Fox Series, News Corp, Rupert Murdoch, Star World, The National
The National reports that Rupert Murdoch’s Fox International Channels plans to launch additional entertainment channels next year. Now broadcasting 12 channels in the MENA region, including Fox Movies, Fox Series and Star World, Fox plans to convert all of its regional broadcasts to high definition by 2012. The company intends to pursue its strategy of broadcasting across both pay-TV and advertising-driven free-to-air platforms.
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English football fans disappointed with subscription cost of EPL satellite deal in MENA region
Tue, 2010-08-10 04:00 - By
Media Business, Media, Abu Dhabi Sports, ADMC, Business 24|7, English Premier League, EPL, Humaz HD, Orbit Showtime, OSN
Emirates 24|7 reports that football fans in the MENA region have expressed their disappointment in having to pay an equivelant of Dh 1,000 to gain access to the English Premier League (EPL). In the past MENA region deal, new OSN subscribers obtained a free receiver and only had to pay a smaller added monthly subscription fee on top of the baic OSN package to obtain the EPL. Now, users have to Dh 1,000 or more for a high definition (HD) Humax receiver, plus access to the matches for a year.
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Qtel owns exclusive rights to English Premier League
Mon, 2010-07-26 21:17 - By
Media Business, Media, Abu Dhabi Media Comany, ADMC, English Premier League, EPL, qtel, Raid TV News
Rapid TV News reports that Qtel will be offering the 2010/11 season of the English Premier League (EPL) on Qatar’s Mozaic TV for a price of QR35, the only service in Qatar providing coverage of the EPL. The package will include access to live coverage of all 380 games, along with 24/7 programming featuring previews, reviews and analysis from 14 August 2010.
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Abu Dhabi Media Company launches Al Barq Digital
Sun, 2010-07-18 10:17 - By
Media Business, Media, Abu Dhabi Media Company, Abu Dhabi Media Digital Out of Home, AD Media DOOH, ADMC, Al Barq Digital, Andrew Wood, Ed Borgerding, Ricky Ghai
Abu Dhabi Media Company (ADMC) announced it has expanded its portfolio of digital businesses with the formation of a new subsidiary, Abu Dhabi Media Digital Out of Home (AD Media DOOH), which will act as a dedicated company to develop and create new solutions in the digital out of home media space.
Arab Women are digitally savvy, confirms new survey commissioned by anaZahra.com
Mon, 2010-06-14 20:57 - By
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