Latest news with #STARZPLAY
Tunisie Numerique
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Tunisie Numerique
Foot mondial : sur quelles chaines regarder les matches de samedi ?
Ci-après le programme TV détaillé des principales affiches officielles qui auront lieu sur les pelouses arabe, africaine, européenne et internationale ce samedi 10 mai (heures tunisiennes) : Samedi 10 mai Tunisie – Ligue 1 pro 15:00 EGS Gafsa – AS Gabès (Watania 1) 15:00 JS Omrane – US Ben Guerdane (Watania 2) Angleterre – Premier League 15:00 Fulham – Everton (beIN Sports HD 2) 15:00 Ipswich Town – Brentford (beIN Sports Xtra 2) 15:00 Southampton – Manchester City (beIN Sports HD 1) 15:00 Wolves – Brighton (beIN Sports Xtra) 17:30 Bournemouth – Aston Villa (beIN Sports HD 2) Espagne – La Liga 13:00 Valencia – Getafe (beIN Sports HD ) 15:15 Celta – Sevilla (beIN Sports HD ) 17:30 Girona – Villarreal (beIN Sports HD ) 17:30 Mallorca – Real Valladolid (beIN Sports HD 5) 20:00 Atlético Madrid – Real Sociedad (beIN Sports HD ) Italie – Serie A 14:00 Como – Cagliari (STARZPLAY, Abu Dhabi Sports HD 1) 17:00 Lazio – Juventus (STARZPLAY, AD Sports Premium 1) 19:45 Empoli – Parma (STARZPLAY, Abu Dhabi Sports HD 1) Allemagne – Bundesliga 14:30 Bochum – Mainz 05 (ARD Mediathek) 14:30 Union Berlin – Heidenheim (ARD Mediathek) 14:30 Werder Bremen – RB Leipzig (beIN Sports HD) 14:30 Kiel – Freiburg (beIN Sports HD 5) 17:30 Bayern – Borussia M'gladbach (CRTV Sports, Canal+ Sport 1 Afrique) France – Ligue 1 20:00 Montpellier – PSG (beIN Sports HD 1) 20:00 Monaco – Lyon (TV5Monde Maghreb, beIN Sports HD 5) 20:00 Brest – Lille (beIN Sports HD 2) 20:00 Toulouse – Lens (beIN Sports Xtra 2) 20:00 Reims – Saint-Étienne (beIN Sports Xtra 3) 20:00 Rennes – Nice (beIN Sports HD 6) 20:00 Le Havre – Marseille (beIN Sports HD 4) 20:00 Angers – Strasbourg (beIN Sports Arabia 9 HD) 20:00 Auxerre – Nantes (beIN Sports Xtra) Qatar – Qatar Crown Prince Cup 17:00 Al Sadd – Al Duhail (beIN Sports HD 4) Turquie – Süper Lig 14:00 Konyaspor – Rizespor (Digiturk Play, beIN Sports 2 Turkey) 14:00 Eyüpspor – Kasımpaşa (Digiturk Play, beIN Sports 1 Turkey) 17:00 Trabzonspor – Galatasaray (beIN Sports 1 Turkey) Que se passe-t-il en Tunisie? Nous expliquons sur notre chaîne YouTube . Abonnez-vous!
Web Release
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Web Release
Welterweight Title Showdown Headlines UFC 315 in Montreal
By Editor_wr On May 9, 2025 STARZPLAY, the leading subscription video on demand (SVOD) service in the MENA region, will exclusively stream UFC 315 live from the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada, this Sunday, 11 May, at 6 AM GST. The event features a highly anticipated welterweight title bout between reigning champion Belal Muhammad and surging contender Jack Della Maddalena, alongside a major women's title fight in the co-main event. In the headline bout, Belal Muhammad steps into the Octagon for his first title defense. With a professional record of 24 wins and 3 losses, he claimed the welterweight crown in July with a commanding unanimous-decision victory over Leon Edwards. Unbeaten since 2019, Muhammad has become a fan favourite across the Middle East, celebrated for both his fighting spirit and Arab roots. Challenging him is Australia's Jack Della Maddalena, who boasts an impressive record of 17 wins and 2 losses. After dropping his first two professional bouts, he has remained undefeated since 2016, establishing himself as one of the most dynamic fighters in the division. The co-main event sees former flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko looking to reclaim her title against France's Manon Fiorot, currently ranked second in the division. A victory would mark the beginning of a new chapter in Shevchenko's storied career. Don't miss a minute of the action. UFC 315 will be available to stream live and on-demand only on STARZPLAY. Visit for more information. Welterweight Title Showdown Headlines UFC 315 in Montreal Comments are closed.
Arabian Business
05-05-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Million dollar broker: How reality TV star Ben Bandari built his AED22bn Dubai real estate portfolio
In a city sculpted from ambition and bold moves, Ben Bandari deals in certainties. When we meet at Villa Flora, a mansion that embodies Dubai's particular brand of opulence, Bandari's calculated confidence feels like part of the property's fixtures. His gestures – the meticulous cuff adjustment, the practiced sweep of an arm toward the golf course vista – telegraph a man who has transmuted Dubai's relentless optimism into quantifiable assets: $5.99 billion in transactions over two decades. The afternoon light cascades across Villa Flora's pristine marble floors, casting geometric shadows through floor-to-ceiling windows that frame a manicured golf course. Here in DAMAC Hills, Bandari adjusts his impeccably tailored blue suit sleeve, revealing a gleam of his luxury watch. His pink silk tie captures the light as he gestures toward the panorama. 'Not bad, right?' he says, the understatement hanging in the air like fine perfume. Reality TV transforms business To millions of viewers across 60 countries, Bandari is the breakout star of Million Dollar Listing UAE, the Emmy-nominated reality show currently filming its highly anticipated second season. The first season broke viewership records on STARZPLAY, becoming the number one show within 24 hours of its premiere. 'It's been a really, really great experience, and the exposure has been great,' says Bandari, reflecting on how the show has transformed his life. 'Everywhere I go, everyone knows Ben Bandari. I have random people, literally daily, in the real estate world congratulating me on season two.' For the casual viewer, Bandari appears as the consummate professional – serious, focused, all business. Yet behind the cameras, colleagues know him as the strategic mastermind who spent five years pitching the show before finding the right partners in Image Nation Abu Dhabi and Aldar Properties. Most recently, DAMAC has joined as a sponsor for Season 2, creating a triumvirate of the UAE's most influential property players backing the program. 'In terms of business, it's been amazing,' Bandari explains. 'Sellers who've watched the show contact me to give their properties exclusively. Buyers reach out because they want to deal with someone they've watched. And developers send boxes of chocolates every week, asking us to come to their sales offices.' The show's success has provided unprecedented recruitment opportunities. 'A lot of agents want to work for me and for BenCo real estate,' he notes, describing how his personal brand has grown exponentially since the show's premiere. The reality behind reality TV While Bandari's televised success has inspired many to enter real estate, he cautions against assuming the job is as glamorous as it appears. 'Once they dive into the industry, they quickly find out it's not as easy as it seems on television. On TV, it just shows the listing appointment, the open houses, and closure of deals.' The reality includes 'a lot of hard work, a lot of stress, a lot of rejection. Nine out of ten deals pretty much fall through. It's a numbers game that takes discipline to become successful.' He emphasises the fierce competition in Dubai's market. 'It's a very cutthroat industry. There's 26-27,000 registered real estate brokers. People are jumping into the industry because they think it's quick money and fast cash. It's not.' The upcoming second season will expand to 12 episodes, with Bandari once again starring alongside Riad Gohar and Rami Wahood, joined by new cast members Sara Serhan and Mai Khaled. 'The two weeks that we've filmed, I can assure you there's more drama than all of Season one,' Bandari reveals, though he's quick to clarify: 'It's not trash TV. It's arguing about real estate, it's arguing about who's listing.' Beyond the brokerage The TV exposure has supercharged Bandari's newest venture: DevCore Properties. 'We're a project sales and marketing company that works with developers from land acquisition to design to build.' DevCore functions as both the consultant and sales arm for developers navigating Dubai's complex property sector. 'We have our own in-house architects and consultants. We know all the contractors in this country. We can advise them on the right path.' The venture has already secured its first major client. 'Our first developer on board is LEOS International, a UK developer that's been on the market for about three years. We'll be handling their sales and marketing for Weybridge 5, their fifth building in Dubailand with about 190 units.' He describes the project as a 'state-of-the-art' and 'sexy' building with studios, one, two, and three-bedroom units priced at approximately $1,300 per square foot. 'The good thing about this building, which LEOS has never done, is they're selling it fully furnished at this price. It's turnkey, so once it's handed over, you can rent it out and from the rental income, you can pay the instalments.' From dropout to Dubai icon Few have observed Dubai's rise from as many vantage points as Bandari. When he arrived in 2002 with CAD 700 (approximately $510) in his pocket, Dubai had just begun its freehold revolution. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's decree allowing foreigners to buy property in designated areas was transforming the emirate from regional outpost to global luxury destination. 'Media City, Internet City didn't exist,' Bandari recalls of early Dubai. 'It was dark at night. There was really nothing there. And 70 per cent of Sheikh Zayed Road today was not around.' Born and raised in Vancouver to Iranian parents, Bandari's early career was tumultuous. 'I was a dropout, a university dropout. I came from a very strict family where you had to be a doctor or an engineer. I did retail. I was a telemarketer. I was pretty much scraping, hustling, trying to make money in Canada.' His fortunes changed when a family connection led to Dubai, where he accepted a position paying just $436 monthly. 'I was the lowest-paid Canadian on the planet. I lived in a one-bedroom with five people. It was like military – we'd wake up in the morning and all stand in line to take a shower.' The intervention What truly transformed his career's trajectory was his mother's visit to Dubai. Appalled by his living conditions, 'My mom pretty much challenged me,' he recalls. 'She started calling real estate companies herself.' This led to Better Homes, where Bandari rejected $2,726 salary for a 50/50 commission structure. In an unexpected twist, his mother joined him in real estate. 'My mom actually wanted to work as well. She's like, 'it'll be fun, and I'll show you how it's done.'' The decision paid immediate dividends. 'My first month, I sold a villa in The Meadows, all off-plan, $545,190, 2 per cent – $10,903. I made $5,451,' he recounts. 'The next month I made $10,903, the month after, my third month, I made $21,806.' By 2004-2006, Bandari was averaging over $54,519 monthly. Surviving boom and bust When the 2008 global financial crisis hit, Bandari faced devastation. 'We sold a building, literally a $190.8 million building in Waterfront. The payment was due right before everything collapsed. The developer ran off with the money.' Half of his wealth disappeared overnight. Instead of retreating, he recalibrated. This experience informed his decision to launch BenCo Real Estate during the pandemic. 'I learned my lesson in 2009, 2008. All the real estate companies that set up and started their empires today… they set up during a crisis.' Leadership philosophy Today, Bandari manages his brokerage, television career, Bandari Investment Group, and DevCore while mentoring the next generation of real estate professionals. His management style reflects his journey from shared apartment to luxury real estate empire. 'My leadership philosophy, my management philosophy is basically take care of your people and your people will take care of you,' he explains. 'I try to establish more of a friendship with the people who work at BenCo and DevCore.' This philosophy manifests in his office arrangement. 'I don't have an office for myself, so I sit with the staff. Our business model is horizontal management, not vertical. There's no hierarchy. Everyone's the same, including myself.' Despite managing 60-70 staff members across two businesses, 'I'm basically there for every single one of them. I answer their calls, I answer their messages. If they need me to meet a client, I try and take time. Juggling the two businesses, my own clients, the TV show – it's difficult, but I know this is what's going to elevate and make me successful.' Building a legacy For all his ambition and business acumen, Bandari has a surprising focus on mentoring the next generation. 'Don't think you can do it all on your own,' he advises. 'Find someone that can mentor you, even if it means working for three, four months for free or on a lower salary, just to sit by them, listen to them, listen to the way they talk, how they negotiate.' As our conversation concludes, his phone lights up with details of another potential transaction. In a city defined by ambition, Ben Bandari – once a university dropout with $510 to his name – has become as fundamental to Dubai's luxury real estate sector as the Burj Khalifa is to its skyline. 'Now the driving force for me today is not just to save money. We've already made the money,' Bandari says. 'I want to build a legacy. BenCo Real Estate – we go international, we have maybe 20 branches here, London, China, the US. This is what really turns me on right now.' In this industry, he concludes, 'you are only as relevant as your last transaction – and as effective as the people you've taught along the way.'
Zawya
23-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
STARZPLAY reports record growth with Abu Dhabi Investment Office support
The company has secured exclusive sports streaming rights to ICC until 2027 (including the upcoming Cricket World Cups in 2026 and 2027) and UFC Fights until end of 2026. Committed to boosting local content production, STARZPLAY has delivered major projects, including Abu Dhabi-based 'Unstoppable: The Italian Dream', reinforcing the emirate's role in global content creation. Abu Dhabi, UAE – STARZPLAY, the leading subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service in the MENA region, reports record-breaking financial and operational milestones in 2024 with the strategic support of the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO). The company's revenue has successfully surpassed the AED 370 million mark, reflecting the success of its long-term growth strategy and strategic partnerships and exhibiting over 2.5x revenue growth since the partnership's commencement in 2022. Since partnering with ADIO in 2022, STARZPLAY has witnessed exponential growth, strengthening its regional footprint. Its headquarters at Abu Dhabi's Yas Creative Hub, now with over 40 employees, serves as a hub for AI-driven content curation, fan engagement, and streaming innovation. With Abu Dhabi investing heavily in media infrastructure, including Yas Creative Hub and advanced cloud services, the UAE capital is cementing its role as a regional powerhouse for digital entertainment, driven by the rise of major players like STARZPLAY. His Excellency Badr Al-Olama, Director General of ADIO, said: 'STARZPLAY is a prime example of how Abu Dhabi is shaping a dynamic, innovation-led digital economy. By supporting companies like STARZPLAY to grow and innovate, we are empowering high-growth companies to create jobs and drive industry transformation. The results achieved in 2024 are a testament to this successful collaboration and reinforce the emirate's position as a global hub for media, entertainment and technology.' Maaz Sheikh, CEO of STARZPLAY, commented: 'Our partnership with ADIO has played a key role in our journey. ADIO's support has helped us expand our operations and introduce many solutions, such as AI-driven content discovery, improving the overall entertainment experience. As we look toward the future, we are committed to reinforcing Abu Dhabi's leadership in the global media landscape.' Original content and exclusive sports STARZPLAY continues to gain traction in live sports streaming as demand for premium content in the region increases. The company has secured exclusive streaming rights for all ICC major events including the recent Champions Trophy hosted in Pakistan and UAE and the upcoming Cricket World Cups in 2026 and 2027, all UFC global and regional fights until end of 2026, and other major sporting events. With Abu Dhabi's state-of-the-art infrastructure, including an Amazon Web Service data centre, the platform delivers high-quality, uninterrupted streaming to millions of users across MENA. In addition, the company has expanded its original content portfolio with projects like Unstoppable: The Italian Dream, filmed in Abu Dhabi in partnership with the Italian Serie A and ImageNation, drawing global audiences and showcasing the emirate's role in nurturing young sports talent. AI-powered innovation enhances user experience In response to the growing demand for interactive sports content, STARZPLAY has launched AI-powered STARZPLAY Fantasy Sports, leveraging support from ADIO. This Abu Dhabi-developed platform allows fans to engage with live matches in real-time. Its personalisation engine utilises advanced machine learning to provide users with tailored recommendations, improving retention and engagement rates. Abu Dhabi's accelerating creative economy STARZPLAY's growth has boosted Abu Dhabi's creative economy, creating jobs in media, production and technology while supporting the Abu Dhabi Film and TV Commission's goals. Its investment in local content, including hit UAE series such as Kaboos and Million Dollar Listing UAE, has solidified the emirate as a leading hub for content creation, filmmaking and entertainment in the region. STARZPLAY remains committed to delivering innovative content, advancing technology and driving social and economic growth. With ADIO's support, STARZPLAY will boost content production and invest in live sports and AI-driven experiences to enhance its digital offering. About the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO): The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) is the government vehicle responsible for accelerating Abu Dhabi's growth and enabling the emirate's economic transformation. Through comprehensive support services, ADIO enables both local and foreign investors to shape industries of the future set to transform liveability, technology, resources, and value-added services. Initiatives focused on regional tourism and retail development, as well as public-private partnerships, ensure that community well-being is at the centre of Abu Dhabi's economic transformation. With a robust network of investors, strong collaboration with key stakeholders, and a global presence, ADIO is committed to empowering those who invest with Abu Dhabi to make a lasting global impact. For more information, visit: For more information, please contact: ADIO@ About STARZPLAY STARZPLAY ( is the leading subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service across the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan, delivering a premium mix of Hollywood blockbusters, exclusive original productions, Arabic series, popular Turkish dramas, live sports, and family-friendly programming. With strategic partnerships including major global studios such as Warner Bros., Disney, Paramount, Sony, Lionsgate, AMC, BBC, Falcon Films, and Image Nation Studios—its primary production partner for STARZPLAY Originals—the platform offers an extensive library tailored specifically to regional tastes. STARZPLAY also provides top-tier Turkish content through collaborations with MADD TV, TRT, and ATV, and showcases elite live sports coverage including Italian Serie A, Dutch Eredivisie, UFC, cricket, rugby, boxing, golf, and basketball. With over 2.5 million subscribers and more than 18 million app downloads, STARZPLAY is continually reshaping the digital entertainment landscape. The platform delivers high-quality streaming in HD and 4K on smart TVs, gaming consoles, and IPTV services, complemented by user-friendly iOS and Android apps supporting offline viewing. Leveraging advanced AI-driven recommendations and interactive offerings—including Fantasy Sports gaming, STARZ ON (ad-supported free streaming), and STARZPLAY Store (premium content rentals and purchases)—STARZPLAY ensures a personalized entertainment experience for every viewer. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi with additional offices in the UAE and Pakistan, STARZPLAY is backed by renowned international and regional investors led by evision (part of e& Group), along with ADQ, Lionsgate, GE, and SEQ — further solidifying its market leadership across the MENA region and beyond. Instagram: @starzplayarabia | X: @STARZPlayArabia | LinkedIn: STARZPLAY For media enquiries: Khloud Waleed / Memac Ogilvy:
Al Bawaba
22-04-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
O Plus: The Postpaid Plan That Delivers More
If you're looking for a postpaid plan that truly delivers, Ooredoo's O Plus is here to change the game. The plan offers a powerful combination of value, flexibility, and convenience - all at no additional O Plus, staying connected is effortless. Enjoy unlimited local minutes, generous international call allowances, and up to 2.050 TB of data - yes, you read that right. And with data rollover, you'll never lose what you don't plan also features complimentary STARZPLAY access, exclusive gift card discounts, and Roam Like Home, which allows customers to easily use local data and voice allowances across 30 countries.O Plus, developed to support everyday connectivity and global mobility, highlights Ooredoo's dedication to providing outstanding value and innovative solutions. Whether for entertainment, communication, or travel, O Plus provides an all-in-one solution that adapts to varied plan continues to strengthen Ooredoo's position as a leading provider of postpaid plans in the Sultanate, combining rich features with outstanding value. Same price. Seamless experience. To find out more, head to © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba ( Signal PressWire is the world's largest independent Middle East PR distribution service.
