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February 26, 2018 09:45
IBC2018 Welcomes Channel 4’s Keith Underwood as Guest Chair of Content Steering Group
IBC is thrilled to announce that Keith Underwood, Director of Strategy and Technology at Channel 4, has accepted the role of Guest Chair of the Conference for IBC2018. The position involves acting as
February 13, 2018 13:10
YuppTV to Exclusively Broadcast Hero Nidahas Trophy 2018
Cricket aficionados can catch the fast-paced action and the nerve-wracking excitement of the upcoming tri-nation series, Hero Nidahas Trophy 2018, between Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka on YuppTV, th
January 31, 2018 17:35
NELSON Partners with Campus Bookstores to Reduce Costs for Students
Today, NELSON, Canada’s leading educational publisher, announced the creation of its Retail Services division and two new programs that will further transform education in Canada. Created in close par
January 30, 2018 19:40
Mori Building and teamLab to Launch “MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM teamLab Borderless” in Odaiba, Tokyo This Summer
Mori Building, a leading urban developer in Tokyo, and the art collective teamLab today announced that they will jointly open “MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM teamLab Borderless,” a full-scale digita
January 24, 2018 14:25
Kimbal Riley to Become Vista Group CEO
Vista Group International (NZX & ASX: VGL) has today announced that Kimbal Riley will take over as Group CEO from Murray Holdaway. Mr Holdaway will take up the position of Chief Product Officer (CPO)
January 24, 2018 10:50
Neil Diamond Announces Retirement from Concert Touring; Australian and New Zealand Tour Dates Cancelled
Legendary singer, songwriter and performer Neil Diamond today announced his retirement from touring due to his recent diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. The onset of the disease has made it difficult t
January 22, 2018 11:45
Researchers and Scientists from Five Countries Named Winners of King Faisal Prize 2018
Five researchers and scientists from Malaysia, Jordan, Tunisia, the US and the UK have been named winners of the King Faisal Prize 2018 as the 40th edition of the renowned award recognized their disti
January 19, 2018 16:50
YuppTV White Labelled OTT Platform Equips Aastha Group’s TV Channels Foray in Digital World
Global leader for South-Asian content, YuppTV powers Aastha Group’s TV Channels (Aastha, Aastha Bhajan, Vedic & Arihant) voyage into the world of OTT. Aastha, the pioneer spiritual and cultural brand
January 19, 2018 13:15
STATS Announces Carl Mergele as Chief Executive Officer
Today, STATS, the worldwide leader in sports data and intelligence, announced the hiring of seasoned software executive, Carl Mergele as Chief Executive Officer. Mergele has extensive experience le
January 18, 2018 14:00
Call for IBC2018 Technical Papers Submission is Now Open!
IBC is delighted to announce that it is now accepting synopsis submissions for its prestigious Technical Papers for the IBC2018 Conference. For over 50 years, IBC has been the world‘s foremost foru
January 18, 2018 11:50
Christie’s Announces Public Preview Tour Dates for The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller
Christie’s is pleased to confirm additional dates and locations for public preview exhibitions of the Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller. Following the unveiling of early highlights in Hong Kon
January 11, 2018 10:00
The Art Community ‘ARTUP SEOUL-SEONGDONG’ Presents the First Workshop of Collaboration with Overseas Artists
ARTUP SEOUL-SEONGDONG, the first art community space in Korea, and the British Council in Korea were cosponsors in assisting the collaboration with overseas artists. Dan Boyden, the art director o
December 22, 2017 10:15
Abu Dhabi Hosts the 4th Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies
The UAE hosted the 4th Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies during 11-13 December 2017, under the Patronage of HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Internat
December 18, 2017 10:15
Upon Conclusion of the Fourth Annual Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies, Scholars and Intellectuals Visit the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum
A high-level delegation of dignitaries, scholars and intellectuals participating in the fourth annual Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies, visited the Louvre Abu Dhabi museum. The delegation
December 15, 2017 15:25
Abdullah bin Zayed Honors Winners of the Al Hassan Bin Ali Award 2017 as Part of the Fourth Annual Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, hosted a ceremony to honor the ‘Egyptian Family House’, winner of the Imam Al Hassan bin Al
Left to right: Robert A. Iger, Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, and Rupert Murdoch, Exec
December 15, 2017 09:35
21st Century Fox to Spin off Businesses and Create New “Fox”; a Growth Company Centered on Live News and Sports Brands and the Iconic Fox Brand
Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. (“21st Century Fox” or the “Company” - NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX) today announced that it intends to spin off to 21st Century Fox shareholders a portfolio of its highly-rated ne
December 14, 2017 17:45
As Part of the Fourth Annual Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies
Undersecretary-General Adama Dieng, United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, announced a joint cooperation agreement between the United Nations and the Forum for Promoting Peace i
December 13, 2017 11:55
Russian Teen Star Polina Butorina Releases Her Debut Album in Dubai
UAE-based Russian teen actor and singer-songwriter Polina Butorina released her debut album, titled ‘Ocean of Emotions’, here. The anthology of 10 original English songs are written and sung by the 15
December 08, 2017 10:55
YuppTV Ropes in Rajesh Iyer as COO for APAC and Middle East
YuppTV, the global OTT leader for South-Asian entertainment has roped in Rajesh Iyer, Executive Vice President and Business Head, & TV - ZEEL Group as the Chief Operating Officer for APAC and Middle E
Uday Shankar, President of 21st Century Fox, Asia
December 06, 2017 09:15
Uday Shankar Named President of 21st Century Fox, Asia
21st Century Fox (NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX) today announced that it has elevated Star India Chairman and CEO Uday Shankar to President, 21st Century Fox, Asia, effective immediately. In his new role, Mr.
Ho Hyun Nahm guides readers in ‘Designing Your Own Unique and Dazzling Life’
November 29, 2017 10:00
Ho Hyun Nahm guides readers in ‘Designing Your Own Unique and Dazzling Life’
Ho Hyun Nahm returns to the publishing scene with the release of “Designing Your Own Unique and Dazzling Life” (published by AuthorHouse UK), a book chronicling his experience as a patent attorney and
November 21, 2017 11:55
The Indian Detective, Starring Russell Peters, Premieres Tuesday, December 19, 2017 on Netflix Worldwide
Full release here (https://goo.gl/jZvLqv) Following today’s announcement by Netflix, THE INDIAN DETECTIVE, a four-part comedy-drama series starring international comedy sensation Russell Peters, aw
November 17, 2017 14:00
2.38 Million Visitors and USD 56 Million Book Sales at Sharjah International Book Fair 2017
The 36th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) concluded on a record-breaking note, attracting 2.38 million visitors over its 11-day run. The world’s third largest book fair featured more than 2,600
November 16, 2017 16:39
World Innovative Contribution Awards to announce 9 Awardees including Ban Ki-moon, Michelle Obama, Ma Yun, Wole Soyinka
WIC AWARDS 2017 (World Innovative Contribution Awards), a total of nine categories, was announced on the 16th. The World Federation of Leaders (www.wfple.org, World Federation of Power Leaders), t
November 07, 2017 13:20
Sony Music Foundation Presents “THE 12th INTERNATIONAL OBOE COMPETITION OF JAPAN 2018 in Tokyo”
Sony Music Foundation will be hosting “THE 12th INTERNATIONAL OBOE COMPETITION OF JAPAN 2018 in Tokyo” in September and October next year. The Competition is being held triennially since 1985, and to
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