tag

 Media City Qatar and satellite operator Es'hailSat have signed an MoU to enhance broadcasting capacity and digital media infrastructure for companies operating under the Media City umbrella. Es'hailSat will draw on its satellite communications expertise to offer licensed entities a range of services covering broadcast and playout, satellite capacity, signal transmission, and backup and disaster recovery.  Media City Qatar, in return, will open market access for Es'hailSat and provide regulatory, onboarding, and joint marketing support. The partnership will also look at opportunities in OTT services, media and esports hubs, and emerging technologies including AI and satellite broadcasting, with a focus on delivering quality Arabic and international content.  Media City Qatar CEO Hamad Omar Al Mannai said the tie-up would enable companies to distribute content more reliably and extend their reach across regional and global markets.  Es'hailSat President and CEO Ali Ahmed Al Kuwari echoed this, stressing his company's commitment to a robust, flexible platform that empowers partners to serve diverse audiences. The agreement forms part of Media City Qatar's broader drive to upgrade infrastructure for its more than 500 licensed companies, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. 

Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) has been recognised with two Telly Awards for a video produced by its Production and Digital Media Services department in support of the university’s Executive Education Programme.The video was recognised in two categories: a “Non-Broadcast Video for an Educational Institution” and a “Craft Award for Editing”, with the latter acknowledging the work of production support specialist Haidar Helmi.The Telly Awards honour excellence in video and television across all screens and receive more than 13,000 entries annually from around the world.Winners are selected by a judging council of more than 250 industry experts from production companies, advertising agencies, and major networks, including Adobe, Netflix, and Meta Creative Shop.Past winners include organisations such as the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa), National Geographic, and the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.NU-Q dean and chief executive Marwan M Kraidy said that the recognition reflects the commitment and talent of the university’s staff.“The creative and technical skills of our production team may not always be visible, but they are essential to our academic mission and to the experience we offer students, faculty, and partners,” he said.For Production and Digital Media Services director Rami al-Badry, the recognition highlights the collaborative spirit that drives the department’s work.“Every project we take on is built on close collaboration with colleagues across the university,” he said.“This video is one example of how our team works hand in hand with academic and administrative units to translate ideas into high-quality productions,” al-Badry added. “Having that work recognised is a proud moment, because it shows what we can accomplish together in support of the academic mission.”The Executive Education programme at the NU-Q offers advanced training in communication, media, and leadership to professionals in the region.With these awards, the NU-Q is recognised among a wide range of global institutions and organisations for its high-quality digital and media production, a statement added.