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India’s JioHotstar takes partnership route for Middle East expansion
JioHotstar will be offered inside Starzplay rather than through a stand-alone service.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by TechCrunch
Indian Streamer JioHotstar Enters Middle East and North Africa Through Starzplay Partnership
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India’s largest streamer, JioHotstar, has moved into the Middle East and North Africa, teaming with Abu Dhabi-based Starzplay to reach a region the company considers key for South Asian viewers.
The MENA launch comes after earlier rollouts in the U.K.
Key facts
- Reported by Variety and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:00:00 UTC.
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