Shahid now available on all major Smart TV brands and streaming devices

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Updated 03 September 2020
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Shahid now available on all major Smart TV brands and streaming devices

  • Shahid’s entire offering is available via the TV apps

Shahid, the first and leading streaming service in the Arab world by MBC Group, is now available on all major Smart TV brands and connected streaming devices.

The announcement follows research by MBC Group that has found that an increasing number of Shahid VIP subscribers prefer to consume content on larger screen devices, in addition to mobile devices.

In addition to being able to screencast via a smartphone, the Shahid app is now available on all major Smart TV offerings, such as Samsung, LG and Android-powered TVs, including Sony, TCL Hisense, Philips, Toshiba and Skyworth. Other streaming devices include Apple TV and Xiaomi Mi Box.

Shahid’s entire offering is available via the TV apps, including Premieres, Originals, pre-theatrical movie releases and more.

“Our aim is to always offer the very best in content, experiences and technology for our viewers, and by enabling Shahid VIP across all mainstream Smart TV brands we are able to reach more consumers than ever before by supporting their additional video consumption habits,” said Dominic Farrell, director of Digital Technology at Shahid. “Despite being a recent offering, the return has been almost immediate and the results impressive. In fact, Smart TVs already account for around half of what our subscribers consume.

“Another advantage is that Smart TV subscribers have, on average, double the engagement compared to a VIP subscriber using their mobile device. While our effort is making subscribers happier, it is also moving the needle across all our service metrics. More devices will be added soon to the list, ensuring everyone enjoys their favorite premium video content whenever, wherever and however they want.”

Consumers purchasing a new Smart TV from Sony or TCL will receive a complimentary subscription to Shahid’s premium content offering, Shahid VIP.
 


Shahid, Disney+ and OSN+ launch exclusive streaming bundle across GCC

Updated 24 December 2025
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Shahid, Disney+ and OSN+ launch exclusive streaming bundle across GCC

  • Bundle available exclusively visa Shahid for $25 a month

RIYADH: In a landmark regional collaboration, Shahid, Disney+, and OSN+ have announced an exclusive streaming bundle that brings together world-class hits from the three platforms under a single subscription in a first-of-its-kind offer for audiences in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

The all-in-one entertainment package, available only through Shahid in the GCC for about $25 a month, grants subscribers full access to three leading platforms covering Hollywood blockbusters, Disney+’s expansive range of beloved films, animations and series, OSN+’s library of HBO originals and international hits, and Shahid’s Arabic premium content.

The bundle is designed to simplify subscription management with a unified payment model, allowing viewers to access all three apps at the price of two and offering a streamlined user experience. 

Natasha Matos-Hemingway, chief commercial and marketing officer at Shahid, said the partnership reflects a broader effort to expand digital entertainment offerings in the Middle East, catering to a growing audience seeking diversity, convenience and high-quality programming.

“We are proud to collaborate with OSN+ and Disney+ to offer an unmatched streaming experience to our subscribers,” she said. “With one subscription, one payment, and full access to premium content from all three platforms, we’re delivering unbeatable convenience, value and entertainment.”

With a growing demand for high-quality on-demand content, the bundle is expected to attract a wide range of users seeking comprehensive entertainment without juggling multiple subscriptions.

The move also signals increasing cooperation between global media giants and regional platforms, in a bid to meet the entertainment preferences of Arab audiences while expanding market reach.

Karl Holmes, SVP and general manager at Disney+ EMEA, said the collaboration will bring award-winning series like FX’s “Shogun” and favorites such as “Lilo & Stitch” into a unique bundle with Shahid’s regional hits including “Al Dariya.”

The agreement “reflects a shared ambition between Disney+ and Shahid to shape the future of entertainment in the Middle East,” said Holmes. “The Middle East is young, dynamic and fast-growing, and we’re delighted to give consumers a new and easy way to access extraordinary content at exceptional value.”

Choucri Khairallah, chief business officer at OSN+, said the partnership takes OSN+’s entertainment experience “to the next level.”

He added: “Today’s audiences expect more than great content; they seek seamless access, variety and exceptional value. This all-in-one bundle delivers exactly that.”