Al Jazeera Media Network

Al Jazeera Extends Relationship with Avid to Enable Subscription and SaaS Cloud-Based Production for Thousands of Users Around the World

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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Al Jazeera is one of the largest and most influential international news networks in the world.

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  • Al Jazeera is one of the largest and most influential international news networks in the world.
  • The new multi-year comprehensive agreement will convert Al Jazeera onto an Avid MediaCentral ® | Flex subscription model, giving them access to the latest platform tools and Avid NEXIS ® storage.
  • Commenting on the agreement, Ahmed AlFahad, AJMN’s Executive Director of Technology & Network Operations, stated, “We’re very pleased to continue our long-standing relationship with Avid.
  • Avid, the Avid logo, Avid | Edit On Demand, Avid | Stream IO, MediaCentral and NEXIS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc., or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries.

Google Cloud Opens New Cloud Region in Doha

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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This new cloud region is the latest significant investment made by Google Cloud in Qatar, following the recent opening of a country office and virtual center of excellence (CoE) in Msheireb.

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  • This new cloud region is the latest significant investment made by Google Cloud in Qatar, following the recent opening of a country office and virtual center of excellence (CoE) in Msheireb.
  • MCIT and the Qatari government have helped enable the growth of cloud across the government through the adoption of cloud policies, which facilitated Google Cloud's market entry.
  • Ahmad Al Sayed, Minister of State and Chairman of Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) said: "The launch of the new Google Cloud region in Qatar marks a significant milestone in our growing partnership with Google Cloud that started in 2020 with an agreement to establish Google Cloud's region in Doha.
  • QFZ and Google Cloud's strategic collaboration agreement to enable in-country Google Cloud presence was announced in early 2020.

17th Edition of Digital Transformation Summit: Qatar

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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The 17th Edition of Digital Transformation Summit Qatar is taking place on 16th of March 2023 at The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa.

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  • The 17th Edition of Digital Transformation Summit Qatar is taking place on 16th of March 2023 at The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa.
  • At the summit, you will hear from top IT experts on emerging technologies, strategies, action plans and best practices towards building an agile digital organization.
  • "Organizational digital transformation is a key driver of economic growth and diversification that is in line with Qatar's 2030 National Vision.
  • Now in its 17th Edition, the Digital Transformation Series is coming to Qatar and is the ideal summit that will enable the public and private sectors to embrace technologies that will foster change and unlock operational efficiencies," said Rishikesh Shetty, CEO, of Exito Media Concepts, the organizer of the event.

OMD NAMED BEST PERFORMING GLOBAL MEDIA NETWORK

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the latest edition of the highly regarded Network Diagnostics report from RECMA (Research Company Evaluating the Media Agency Industry), Omnicom Media Group agency OMD Worldwide has been named the best performing global media network overall, maintaining a significant lead over the second ranked agency. This marks the fourth consecutive edition over the past two years in which OMD had topped the Diagnostics report, leading RECMA to state that the agency has "confirmed its leadership" among global media agency networks.

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  • Ranked #1 in three regions and eight countries, and with North America's best digital, data and content resources, OMD "confirms its leadership" among global media agency networks
    NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --In the latest edition of the highly regarded Network Diagnostics report from RECMA (Research Company Evaluating the Media Agency Industry), Omnicom Media Group agency OMD Worldwide has been named the best performing global media network overall, maintaining a significant lead over the second ranked agency.
  • This marks the fourth consecutive edition over the past two years in which OMD had topped the Diagnostics report, leading RECMA to state that the agency has "confirmed its leadership" among global media agency networks.
  • OMD, an Omnicom Media Group agency, is the world's largest media network, with more than 12,000 people working in over 100 countries.
  • Named Adweek's Global Media Agency of the Year in 2020 and 2019, OMD is ranked the best performing global media network overall according to RECMA; the world's most effective media agency network in the Effie Effectiveness Index; and was named Media Network of the Year at the 2022 Cannes Lions Festival.

OMD NAMED BEST PERFORMING GLOBAL MEDIA NETWORK

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the latest edition of the highly regarded Network Diagnostics report from RECMA (Research Company Evaluating the Media Agency Industry), Omnicom Media Group agency OMD Worldwide has been named the best performing global media network overall, maintaining a significant lead over the second ranked agency. This marks the fourth consecutive edition over the past two years in which OMD had topped the Diagnostics report, leading RECMA to state that the agency has "confirmed its leadership" among global media agency networks.

Key Points: 
  • Ranked #1 in three regions and eight countries, and with North America's best digital, data and content resources, OMD "confirms its leadership" among global media agency networks
    NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --In the latest edition of the highly regarded Network Diagnostics report from RECMA (Research Company Evaluating the Media Agency Industry), Omnicom Media Group agency OMD Worldwide has been named the best performing global media network overall, maintaining a significant lead over the second ranked agency.
  • This marks the fourth consecutive edition over the past two years in which OMD had topped the Diagnostics report, leading RECMA to state that the agency has "confirmed its leadership" among global media agency networks.
  • OMD, an Omnicom Media Group agency, is the world's largest media network, with more than 12,000 people working in over 100 countries.
  • Named Adweek's Global Media Agency of the Year in 2020 and 2019, OMD is ranked the best performing global media network overall according to RECMA; the world's most effective media agency network in the Effie Effectiveness Index; and was named Media Network of the Year at the 2022 Cannes Lions Festival.

Prospects of Qatar's Cloud Computing debated by the most prominent cloud leaders at the 12th edition of World Cloud Show

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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He was reported as saying, "Cloud enables employees to improve their CX.

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  • He was reported as saying, "Cloud enables employees to improve their CX.
  • With Cloud infrastructure employees have access to real time measurements and analytics tools that they can use to make smarter decisions about their customers journey."
  • Santiago Banales Lopez, Managing Director, Iberdrola Innovation Middle East spoke at length on 'Cloud and Energy Transition: The Case of Iberdrola'.
  • The 12th global edition of World Cloud Show - Qatar was officially sponsored by:
    World Cloud Show is a thought-leadership-driven, business-focused, global series of events that takes place in strategic locations/time zones across the world.

Leading tech professionals to virtually discuss cloud solutions and sustainable data centres in Qatar

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Saturday, September 3, 2022
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Qatar will convene experts in Cloud & Data Center technologies, alongside enterprises.

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  • Qatar will convene experts in Cloud & Data Center technologies, alongside enterprises.
  • QATAR, UAE, Sept 3, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - The potential of the cloud and sustainable data centres is still far from being realised, as a consequence, Trescon's World Cloud Show is looking to help Qatar in its mission to enhance digital transformation.
  • As the Official Cloud Sponsor of the World Cloud Show - Qatar , Oracle is set to provide a major push to this agenda.
  • Manish Khanijo, Manager – Technology & Security at Qatar Free Zone Authority stated, "Pandemic has accelerated digital and cloud adoption many folds.

NewscastStudio's Broadcast Production Awards Recognize Top Projects, Technology and Innovation

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
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ST. LOUIS, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NewscastStudio, the trade publication for broadcast professionals in production, design and engineering, has announced the winners of its Broadcast Production Awards.

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  • The awards from trade publication NewscastStudio honor the best in creative production and technical achievement from across the broadcasting industry.
  • ST. LOUIS, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NewscastStudio , the trade publication for broadcast professionals in production, design and engineering, has announced the winners of its Broadcast Production Awards .
  • "The winners represent broadcasters from around the globe and their shifting approaches to production, including a rapid adoption of remote production tools and techniques."
  • For nearly 20 years, NewscastStudio has served as the leading trade publication for broadcast production, at the center of broadcast technology, creative design and engineering.

Bank AlJazira and JCB agree to enable JCB acceptance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia & Tokyo, Mar 10, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Bank AlJazira has partnered with JCB International Co., Ltd. to launch JCB acceptance through its POS and ATM network devices deployed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

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  • Kingdom of Saudi Arabia & Tokyo, Mar 10, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Bank AlJazira has partnered with JCB International Co., Ltd. to launch JCB acceptance through its POS and ATM network devices deployed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
  • Yuichiro Kadowaki, Director and CEO of JCB Middle East LLC, said, "Bank AlJazira is one of the leading banks in the Kingdom.
  • I am delighted to expand our acceptance network of JCB Cards through the partnership with Bank AlJazira.
  • Naif AlAbdulkareem CEO of Bank AlJazira, said, "JCB is a global payments brand that will add great value in increasing the payments acceptance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.