A United Arab Emirates rival to Netflix is to launch in Dubai this March.
Abu Dhabi-based platform, simply called tv.ae, will allow users to live stream television channels, films and TV series as well as watching user-generated content.
Initially, the content will be viewable for free but will transition to a subscription model with some content being pay per view. The platform will also host a dual screen, offering users the chance to watch differ- ent shows simultaneously – such as behind-the- scenes programmes – and also use social media at the same time.
A scaled-back version of the platform will be launched at the Dubai Lynx in March with full features being launched in time f
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