Ooredoo, MBC Group Sign Seven-Year Partnership

Doha, August 21 (QNA) - Ooredoo and MBC Group signed a seven-year partnership granting Ooredoo the exclusive rights in Qatar to some of the most popular High Definition (HD) channels, offering customers an incredible range of entertainment. The agreement was signed by Chief Executive Officer Waleed Mohamed Ebrahim Al Sayed, Ooredoo Qatar and MBC Group CEO Sam Barnett at ceremony today. Following the partnership agreement, Ooredoo tv customers in Qatar will be able to enjoy unparalleled coverage of a huge range of award-winning MBC premium content. Talking about the agreement Waleed Al Sayed commented in a press release on Sunday: "This agreement will provide Ooredoo tv with exclusive HD coverage in Qatar of some of the most popular TV programmes across MENA. This is a milestone for our entertainment portfolio, as we continue to strive to provide the content our customers want, with the highest quality picture and widest choice of channels. But this is just the beginning, and more exciting offerings will be revealed soon." MBC Group CEO, Sam Barnett added: "MBC is proud of its leading position in producing the MENA region's best available content and in offering flagship shows enjoyed by millions of viewers and browsers across the Middle-East. Today's partnership brings together MBC's content with Ooredoo's platform in Qatar to provide an even better service for the target audience." Ooredoo tv will now hold exclusive rights to all MBC HD channels including MBC1, MBC2, MBC3, MBC4, MBC Drama, MBC MAX, MBC Action, as well as any future HD additions. Ooredoo tv customers will also have exclusive access to MBC+ channels such as, MBC+ Drama and MBC+ Variety. MBC Group channels are currently in the "most-watched" list on Ooredoo services, and with this partnership, Ooredoo will become the sole distributor for MBC HD in the country. This agreement is the latest in a series of announcements for Ooredoo tv, as the company continues to invest in providing world-class entertainment for its diverse customer base. "Since its launch in February, Ooredoo tv has seen a huge uptake with more than 40,000 subscribers in six months. One of the reasons for this popularity is that Ooredoo tv provides the best viewing quality and most dynamic features, powered by our Supernet. The addition of HD channels and exclusive content from MBC adds another essential element to Ooredoo tvs entertainment offering," Al Sayed added. Ooredoo is Qatars leading communications company, delivering mobile, fixed, broadband internet and corporate managed services tailored to the needs of consumers and businesses. As a community-focused company, Ooredoo is guided by its vision of enriching people's lives and its belief that it can stimulate human growth by leveraging communications to help people achieve their full potential. MBC Group (Middle East Broadcasting Center) is the largest and leading private media company in the Middle East & North Africa region. For the past 25 years, MBC Group was able to enrich people's lives through information, interaction and entertainment. MBC Group based in Dubai Media City, United Arab Emirates, it includes 20 TV channels. (QNA)