Zain, a leading mobile and data services operator in the Middle East and Africa and iflix, the world\u2019s leading Internet TV service for emerging markets, today announced the establishment of their joint venture, \u2018iflix Arabia\u2019 to bring iflix\u2019s world class service to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). iflix Arabia, will be headquartered in Dubai and trade commercially as \u201ciflix\u201d, adding Zain\u2019s territories of operation to iflix\u2019s global footprint, including Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and Sudan, with the potential to further extend into additional regional markets.
\nThe commercial launch of iflix\u2019s Internet TV service across the MENA region is planned for the second quarter of 2017, at which time iflix Arabia will offer consumers across the region and Zain mobile customers its extensive range of thousands of TV shows, movies and more with Arabic and English subtitles, including many first run exclusives and award winning programs.
\nBader Al Kharafi, \u201cThe establishment of the joint venture \u2018iflix Arabia\u2019 instantly creates enormous value for both Zain and iflix stakeholders, given the synergies created and the new revenue streams that will be generated by the expected takeup of this appealing internet TV service from the general public and Zain customers. This is a monumental step forward for Zain in our journey to become the premier digital lifestyle provider in the MENA region.\u201d
\nScott Gegenheimer, Group CEO of Zain commented: \u201ciflix has done an exceptional job in spearheading the entertainment revolution in Asia and truly has an industry leading product. What distinguishes iflix is its constant innovation and commitment to offering its customers an exceptional and entertaining digital experience, which is at the heart of what Zain stands for. We look forward to bringing our 47m customers and regional mobile operations into the iflix footprint.\u201d
\niflix co-founder and Group CEO, Mark Britt said: \u201cZain is a true pioneer in innovation with a deep understanding of the culture and evolution of digital businesses. This collaboration represents an exciting step in iflix\u2019s growth story as we launch in the MENA region with a partner who shares our vision and commitment to deliver an outstanding service and create awesome experiences for our customers.\u201d <\/p>\n
John-Paul McKerlie, CEO of iflix Arabia added: \u201cThe teaming of Zain and iflix has empowered both businesses with the capacity to offer customers the most incredible content services. A great mix of local and international catalogues will reach audiences using Zain\u2019s leading networks, guaranteeing the best speeds for streaming and user experience, bringing even more content to customers and enhancing their viewing experience. We are very excited about the launch and what it means for our customers and shareholders in the future.\u201d
\niflix Arabia aims to redefine how consumers in the MENA region enjoy entertainment content, with groundbreaking features and continuous platform innovation. The collaboration forms a key pillar for Zain\u2019s transformation into a truly digital telecommunications company offering customers an exceptional mobile experience. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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