CTS Summit at CABSAT On Demand

Exploring Regional Media Transformation and Sports Industry Growth​

At CABSAT 2025, we gathered leaders from the region's top media companies to explore the dynamic transformation of the expanding media ecosystem and highlighted the region's remarkable achievements in the sports industry. We dove into the dynamic transformation in media technology, driven by the expanding regional media ecosystem. ​
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Leaders also spoke about the region's impressive strides in the sports industry, showcasing how it is building a stronger global profile and setting new benchmarks, and how this will continue to drive the sports streaming sector.

Maria Rua Aguete analyzes 2025 MENA media trends, highlighting OTT growth, hybrid monetization, the strategic role of partnerships, micro-dramas, and connected TV ecosystems.
Elena Petrova of A1 Telekom sits down with Maria to explore OTT bundling, FAST viability, regional ARPU dynamics, and cross-market content strategies, comparing Eastern Europe’s media evolution with MENA’s rapid digital growth.
Experts discuss MENA’s sports tech evolution—AI-driven fan engagement, data analytics, OTT monetization, smart venues, and youth-centric content strategies shaping the future of sports.
CTOs from MENA’s top platforms discuss video tech, AI-driven UX, security, and innovation. See how they are balancing legacy systems, personalization, and regional challenges in a fast-evolving digital landscape.