03 March 2007
On 1st of March 2007, Al Jazeera Children's Channel (JCC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Multimedia Development Corporation SDN BHD (MDeC), MALAYSIA.
On 1st of March 2007, Al Jazeera Children's Channel (JCC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Multimedia Development Corporation SDN BHD (MDeC), MALAYSIA.
The agreement was signed in the JCC's headquarters in Qatar by H.E. Dr. Sheikh Hamad bin Nasser al-Thani, Vice Chairman of board of Al Jazeera Children's Channel, and Mr. Mohd Badlisham Bin Ghazali, Chief Executive Officer of MDeC in the presence of senior delegations from both corporations.
The Memorandum of Understanding marks an important step in the relationship between JCC and MDeC. It will result in more opportunities for both corporations to boost the respective local creative content industry through developmental programs, as well as facilitate global market access of their corporations.
'I am pleased to see the attempts and efforts of the past months come to fruition, said H.E. Dr. Sheikh Hamad bin Nasser al-Thani, Vice Chairman of board of Al Jazeera Children's Channel. 'This extended collaboration demonstrates our mutual commitment to pursue common projects and develop business alliances to ensure high standard Television and Media productions", H.E. added.
Mr. Badlisham said the strategic partnership with JCC would benefit the Malaysian content industry as it created opportunities for local players to take up content development work tailor-made to the requirements of JCC in the areas of animation, games, mobile and digital content.
'JCC will provide a valuable channel for MDeC to market our products and services through its influence and market reach', added Mr. Badlisham.
Mr. Badlisham said MDeC would work with JCC to create and promote awareness among the Organization of Islamic Conferences (OIC) member countries on policies and key issues affecting the development of the content industry.
'For the past few months, JCC and MDeC teams have been working closely and studying new ideas. These world class co-productions will boost the position of the Arabic media production industry in the global market', said Mr. Mahmoud Bouneb, Executive General Manager of Al Jazeera Children's Channel.
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About Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC)
Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) is a unique high powered government-owned corporation, established to facilitate the development and promotion of MSC Malaysia, the premier Malaysian ICT initiative. MDeC is tasked to advise the Malaysian Government on ICT legislation and policies, develop MSC Malaysia as a key growth driver of the economy and set breakthrough standards for ICT and multimedia operations. MDeC also promotes MSC Malaysia locally and globally, as well as supports companies which are located within the MSC Malaysia designated areas.
MDeC works closely with various parties and government agencies to ensure that MSC Malaysia offers a conducive enabling environment for companies to harness the full potential of ICT and multimedia technologies.
About MSC Malaysia (www.msc.com.my)
MSC Malaysia is a national initiative spearheaded by the Malaysian Government to promote both the national ICT industry and provide a test-bed for the global ICT industry. MSC Malaysia provides a conducive enabling environment designed to facilitate companies to harness the full potential of ICT and multimedia technologies. With its ideal business environment coupled with the availability of talent resources, MSC Malaysia has attracted participation from major global ICT companies to develop and host their leading-edge technologies in the designated MSC Malaysia Cybercities. MSC Malaysia also provides the ideal growth environment for Malaysian ICT SMEs to transform themselves into world-class companies.
About JCC
Al Jazeera Children's Channel (JCC), a Pan Arabic edutainment channel, was launched in September 2005. Through its unique concept and a range of own produced educational programmes, JCC opens up avenues for Arab Children to learn about different environments and cultures, as well as encourage them to learn and seek knowledge.
JCC's extensive range of programmes in Arabic appeals to and educates children aged three to fifteen. JCC produces about 40% of the broadcast programmes, and maintain a low ratio of cartoon slots (13%). JCC is the first Arabic Children's channel to present a debate show where Arab Children can express themselves and communicate their thoughts. Al Jazeera Children's Channel is also the first to produce thematic magazines in Arabic covering different educational subjects: Science, Health, Technology, Sports as well as a game show which includes general knowledge information, physical challenges and fun.
Al Jazeera Children's Channel has deployed state-of-the-art studios and facilities to ensure high quality TV production. JCC is committed to broadcasting new programmes for 6 of the 18 hours on weekdays and 7 of the 19 hours on weekends.
JCC is a free to air TV channel on Arabsat, Nilesat, and Hotbird reaching all Arab countries and Europe.
Qatar-headquartered, JCC has five regional offices in Cairo, Beirut, Amman, Rabat and Paris.
Press Contact
Loucia Isaac
Media Relations Officer
Tel: 4824347;
Fax: 4824340
The Memorandum of Understanding marks an important step in the relationship between JCC and MDeC. It will result in more opportunities for both corporations to boost the respective local creative content industry through developmental programs, as well as facilitate global market access of their corporations.
'I am pleased to see the attempts and efforts of the past months come to fruition, said H.E. Dr. Sheikh Hamad bin Nasser al-Thani, Vice Chairman of board of Al Jazeera Children's Channel. 'This extended collaboration demonstrates our mutual commitment to pursue common projects and develop business alliances to ensure high standard Television and Media productions", H.E. added.
Mr. Badlisham said the strategic partnership with JCC would benefit the Malaysian content industry as it created opportunities for local players to take up content development work tailor-made to the requirements of JCC in the areas of animation, games, mobile and digital content.
'JCC will provide a valuable channel for MDeC to market our products and services through its influence and market reach', added Mr. Badlisham.
Mr. Badlisham said MDeC would work with JCC to create and promote awareness among the Organization of Islamic Conferences (OIC) member countries on policies and key issues affecting the development of the content industry.
'For the past few months, JCC and MDeC teams have been working closely and studying new ideas. These world class co-productions will boost the position of the Arabic media production industry in the global market', said Mr. Mahmoud Bouneb, Executive General Manager of Al Jazeera Children's Channel.
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About Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC)
Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) is a unique high powered government-owned corporation, established to facilitate the development and promotion of MSC Malaysia, the premier Malaysian ICT initiative. MDeC is tasked to advise the Malaysian Government on ICT legislation and policies, develop MSC Malaysia as a key growth driver of the economy and set breakthrough standards for ICT and multimedia operations. MDeC also promotes MSC Malaysia locally and globally, as well as supports companies which are located within the MSC Malaysia designated areas.
MDeC works closely with various parties and government agencies to ensure that MSC Malaysia offers a conducive enabling environment for companies to harness the full potential of ICT and multimedia technologies.
About MSC Malaysia (www.msc.com.my)
MSC Malaysia is a national initiative spearheaded by the Malaysian Government to promote both the national ICT industry and provide a test-bed for the global ICT industry. MSC Malaysia provides a conducive enabling environment designed to facilitate companies to harness the full potential of ICT and multimedia technologies. With its ideal business environment coupled with the availability of talent resources, MSC Malaysia has attracted participation from major global ICT companies to develop and host their leading-edge technologies in the designated MSC Malaysia Cybercities. MSC Malaysia also provides the ideal growth environment for Malaysian ICT SMEs to transform themselves into world-class companies.
About JCC
Al Jazeera Children's Channel (JCC), a Pan Arabic edutainment channel, was launched in September 2005. Through its unique concept and a range of own produced educational programmes, JCC opens up avenues for Arab Children to learn about different environments and cultures, as well as encourage them to learn and seek knowledge.
JCC's extensive range of programmes in Arabic appeals to and educates children aged three to fifteen. JCC produces about 40% of the broadcast programmes, and maintain a low ratio of cartoon slots (13%). JCC is the first Arabic Children's channel to present a debate show where Arab Children can express themselves and communicate their thoughts. Al Jazeera Children's Channel is also the first to produce thematic magazines in Arabic covering different educational subjects: Science, Health, Technology, Sports as well as a game show which includes general knowledge information, physical challenges and fun.
Al Jazeera Children's Channel has deployed state-of-the-art studios and facilities to ensure high quality TV production. JCC is committed to broadcasting new programmes for 6 of the 18 hours on weekdays and 7 of the 19 hours on weekends.
JCC is a free to air TV channel on Arabsat, Nilesat, and Hotbird reaching all Arab countries and Europe.
Qatar-headquartered, JCC has five regional offices in Cairo, Beirut, Amman, Rabat and Paris.
Press Contact
Loucia Isaac
Media Relations Officer
Tel: 4824347;
Fax: 4824340
© Press Release 2007
