Over 170 technicians from Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah graduate from YahLive's HD Academy as High Definition television satellite installers
Abu Dhabi, 7 January 2013 - YahLive, the High Definition television satellite broadcast platform and the home of HD for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has certified more than 170 satellite television dealers and installation technicians in Dubai, Kuwait and Jeddah as part of its GCC roadshow following successful completion of a YahLive Academy workshop and technical training in High Definition television.
Broadcasting from the powerful Yahsat satellite Y1A at 52.5° East, Abu Dhabi-based YahLive launched its proprietary YahLive HD Academy in June 2012 to create a strong HD installation network to support the growing demand for HD TV among GCC televisions households. Following the successful launch of three HD Academy events in 2012, the YahLive HD Academy Roadshow will also visit Riyadh, Dammam, Abu Dhabi and major cities in Egypt, Qatar and Bahrain in 2013.
Commenting on the event, Mohamed Youssif, YahLive's Chief Executive Officer said: "We're delighted by the positive response the GCC HD Academy has received in Dubai, Kuwait City and Jeddah, which is indicative of the rapidly growing consumer demand for HD in the region. The HD Academy is one of the many building blocks that YahLive leverages to drive the HD revolution and create the network of partners, dealers and installers necessary to support the region's HD demand."
YahLive has already created an exclusively High Definition bouquet of nearly 50 quality channels including those from Saudi TV, GEM Group, Dubai Media Incorporated, Abu Dhabi TV, Cartoon Network Arabic, Russia Today, Russia Al Youm and MBC.
For further information regarding upcoming HD Academy events, email installers@yahlive.tv or log on to: www.yahlive.tv for more information on YahLive.
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About YahLive
YahLive is a satellite broadcast platform that exclusively provides HD television channels across the Middle East and North Africa region. It currently offers a diverse bouquet of 45 international and regional TV channels in high-quality HD. Launched in 2011, YahLive offers state-of-the art broadcasting, news gathering, distribution and contribution feed capacities from its Y1A satellite, positioned at 52.5 degrees East, covering the Middle East, Africa and West Asia. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, YahLive is a joint venture between Al Yah Satellite Communications Company, Yahsat and SES, a global satellite operator.
YahLive offers broadcasters access to its extensive satellite programming with HD and interactive TV broadcasting options. Leveraging YahLive's platform and extensive capacity, broadcasters are able to introduce new HD or interactive channels, while expanding their audience and geographic reach. YahLive is committed to bringing a new era to TV viewing with its high-definition services, whilst becoming the HD hot spot of the region. For further information, please visit: www.YahLive.tv
For more information, please contact:
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Hill + Knowlton Strategies
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