The launch will be one of the most comprehensive Digital Entertainment portfolios in the region, bringing premium entertainment to Qtel customers
Doha, Qatar, March 21, 2007: Rotana Audio Visual (Rotana), the world's largest producer and distributor of Arabic music, movies and broadcaster of premium TV channels, signed an MOU with Qtel, the leading Multi Service Operator in Qatar to distribute its digital entertainment portfolio including Mobile-TV, Triple-Play Services, mobile music & video clips downloading and a multitude of VAS services in Qatar.
"The joint agreement between Rotana and Qtel will brings the best of Arabic entertainment to Qtel's customers including popular TV programs, music, movies and on-demand digital entertainment services," said Yousef H Mugharbil, GM of Digital Media at Rotana.
"The multi-million riyal agreement brings the best of Arabic entertainment over one of the most advanced digital networks in the region encompassing mobile, DVB-H and Triple-Play networks," added Mr. Mugharbil.
"Building on our success in the 15th Asian Games held in Doha in December 2006, Qtel continues to deploy the latest of network infrastructures across the country and bring innovative services to its customers," Said Sheikh Fahad Al Thani, Executive Director, Wireless at Qtel.
"Our agreement with Rotana will further enhance our customer offering by bringing premium content directly to our customers across the Qtel network," added Sheikh Fahad.
-Ends-About Rotana
Rotana Audio Visual (Rotana) is the world's largest producer and distributor of Arabic music, movies and broadcaster of premium TV channels with direct operations and distributor partnerships worldwide. Rotana broadcasts seven TV channels and provide contents to TV channels, Telecom Operators, Service Providers and Content Aggregators. Rotana is headquartered in Riyadh Saudi Arabia, with offices in Jeddah, Cairo, Beirut, Dubai and Kuwait. For more information, please visit: http://www.rotana.net
About Qtel
Qatar Telecom (Qtel) is the exclusive telecommunications provider in Qatar. Its principal activities include local and international fixed telephone, mobile, Internet, data and cable television services. Internationally, Qtel provides mobile services in Oman through its subsidiary Nawras. In addition, Qtel owns stakes in NavLink, a leading provider of managed services, including a 25% stake in ST Telemedia's Asia Mobile Holdings Pte. Ltd. During 2006, Qtel Group achieved revenues of QR 4.42 billion, an increase of 48.2% from the previous year. For more information, please visit: http://www.qtel.com.qa
Media Contacts
For Rotana
For Qtel
Yousef H Mugharbil
GM of Digital Media
Rotana Holding
E-mail: ymugharbil@rotana.net
Adel Al Mutawa
Executive Director
Corporate Communication
E-mail: amutawa@qtel.com.qa
Tel: +974-440-0838
Abed Lateef Shalabi
Manager,
Corporate Communication
Rotana Holding
abed@rotana.net
Tel: +966-1-211-0000
Fax: +966-1-211-0011
© Press Release 2007
