Yahlive launches 43-channel bouquet for Maghreb region
ABU DHABI, November 16, 2015
Yahlive has launched a 43-channel bouquet for the Greater Arab Maghreb region, following the signing of a new partnership with Sahli Media Group in Paris.
Its viewers across Northern Africa will gain access to the new channels, 20 of which are only available exclusively through Yahlive, said a statement.
Sami Boustany, chief executive officer, Yahlive said: “We are excited to be serving the greater Arab Maghreb communities with this new bouquet of channels. It is testament to our strategy of connecting communities with the shows and channels they relate to and want.
“We have worked closely with regional broadcasters to ensure we are delivering familiar local channels, along with international favourites. This latest development has increased the available channels by 25 per cent, enabling viewers to access over 200 channels from all over the region.”
Samir Sahli, chief executive officer of the Sahli Media Group, said: “Bringing a bouquet of exclusive local channels dedicated to our region’s viewers will not only give them more choice, but will allow other local broadcasters to join, thus creating a Greater Maghreb satellite TV hub.”
Yahlive viewers across the Maghreb region can now access the free-to-air channels, bringing them a wide-range of news, entertainment and lifestyle content, said the statement.
With a line-up of popular home-grown TV entertainment and a variety of local channels including; MasterChef, Showroom TV, Equo-Filahiaa, and many more, viewers can also access premium international channels including BBC Arabic, MBC and Fox Movies.
“We believe this announcement re-affirms our commitment to deliver viewers a choice of quality channels, specifically for their community. This is just one of many initiatives, as we seek to work with more broadcasters in North Africa,” Boustany added. - TradeArabia News Service
