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Businessglobal-economyOct 6, 2026

India’s JioHotstar takes partnership route for Middle East expansion

JioHotstar, the massive Indian streaming platform backed by Reliance Industries, is entering the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) market through a strategic partnership with Starzplay. Unlike its standalone launches in the U.K., Canada, and Singapore, the service will operate as a dedicated section within the existing Starzplay ecosystem. This move targets the significant South Asian diaspora in the region by offering a vast library of Indian films, TV shows, and original content. The collaboration aims to leverage Starzplay’s established subscriber base while providing bundled pricing options that include sports coverage.

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MediavideosOct 6, 2026

JioHotstar Expands into MENA via Starzplay Partnership

India's leading streaming service, JioHotstar, has officially launched in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) through a strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi-based Starzplay. This move aims to capture the significant South Asian diaspora residing in the region. The service will operate as a dedicated hub within the Starzplay ecosystem, offering a vast library of Indian content including originals, reality shows, and films in multiple languages. This expansion follows successful rollouts in the U.K., Canada, and Singapore.

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