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International and regional streaming platforms are growing rapidly across the Middle East. Reuters
International and regional streaming platforms are growing rapidly across the Middle East. Reuters
War of the streaming giants: 2021 set to be a bumper year for film on TV
The pandemic has only accelerated the rise of streaming platforms, which have now become major players in the film industry
James Mottram
19 January, 2021