Merging Giants and New Challengers

Hey streamers, welcome to the 4th edition of The Streaming Lab Podcast! I'm Yann, here with Vinit, ready to explore the most exciting developments in the world of streaming across the Middle East, North Africa, and India.The Dubai International Content Market 2023 has just wrapped up, the event brought together over 700 participants and 350 companies from more than 30 countries.OSN is merging with Anghami, reshaping the regional streaming landscape with over 120 million registered users and 2.5 million paying subscribers.MBC Group announced an IPO on the Saudi Exchange, aiming to offer 10% of its share capital to further bolster Shahid's content offerings.A new contender in the FAST platform category, Runn Media is making waves in India, showcasing the growing popularity of ad-supported streaming options.The contrasting sports watching experiences offered by Jio and Hotstar, dissecting what sets each platform apart for sports enthusiasts.With the introduction of Baseball United, we ponder whether this American sports can carve out a significant following in cricket-dominated territories.Join us next week for more insights and surprises from the streaming world. Keep streaming, and see you in our next episode! Get full access to The Streaming Lab at www.thestreaminglab.com/subscribe