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RobyCam Stadium To Debut In MENA Under New Broadcast Deal

Vision One Touch has signed a partnership with Movicom to bring the high-speed cable camera system to regional sports and live events.

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12 months ago

October 21, 2025

Joanna Melki

robycam stadium to debut in mena under new broadcast deal

Dubai-based Vision One Touch Film Production has signed a partnership with broadcast tech developer Movicom to introduce the RobyCam Stadium system to the Middle East and North Africa. The deal, announced at IBC 2025 in Amsterdam, makes One Touch the first company to offer Movicom’s cable camera technology locally based.

The move lands as MENA’s sports broadcast market gains pace — the sector was valued at USD 4.79 billion in 2023 and is forecast to hit USD 7.59 billion by 2030, according to Grand View Research. Demand for advanced live-production tools is rising with regional investments in venues and major events.

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RobyCam Stadium is built for large-scale coverage of sports, concerts and live shows. Suspended on four synthetic cables and powered by a real-time winch system, the camera travels freely in three-dimensional space over areas up to 250 meters wide, reaching speeds of 8 m/s. A gyro-stabilized head absorbs vibration and supports long lenses for smooth HD, UHD and 4K capture.

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Each unit includes Movicom’s Compass AR tech, which sends live position and lens data to production servers for precise augmented-reality overlays — a feature increasingly used in broadcast graphics.

“We are excited to propose one of the world’s most in-demand stadium and arena cable systems to the MENA region,” said Mikhail Usanov, CTO of One Touch Production. “This is a step towards raising regional sports and entertainment broadcasts to the highest global standards”.

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A Movicom representative noted that “the RobyCam system is featured in multiple creative projects and broadcasts around the world. The partnership with One Touch Production will expand the geography of the Movicom brand, as well as provide an opportunity to further develop the field of filming and broadcasting through projects implemented by our specialists”.

Starting November 2025, One Touch will handle RobyCam rentals and integration for sports and cultural events, adapting the system to venues and broadcast workflows, including XR setups.

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New Disney+ Streaming App Has Officially Launched In The UAE

The app’s recommendations now factor in what’s popular in the UAE, and a dedicated Junior Mode gives kids their own corner of Disney+.

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17 hours ago

October 9, 2026

Dana Saadeh

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A new Disney+ app has officially launched in the UAE, and subscribers can now keep watching their favorite titles when they travel. Disney+ says access extends across supported markets in Europe, the United States and beyond.

The app is built around a dynamic homepage and simpler navigation, with recommendations drawn from each customer’s viewing habits and what’s popular in the UAE. Content from Hulu and ESPN is now easier to find alongside Disney+’s own library, the company says. Audio and subtitles come in up to 25 languages, and supported devices get high-quality video and sound.

For families, the app includes Junior Mode, a dedicated, simplified version of Disney+ for younger viewers, built around age-appropriate shows and movies. It sits alongside existing controls such as PIN-protected profiles, customizable content ratings and account notifications when a profile is changed.

The catalog still spans Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, Hulu and FX. Returning series include Season 8 of “The Kardashians,” Season 23 of “Grey’s Anatomy” and Season 38 of “The Simpsons”. Also on the service are the second season of International Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning series “Rivals,” comedy “Only Murders in the Building,” Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootropolis 2” and 20th Century Studios’ “Send Help”.

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Marvel Television’s “VisionQuest” is on the way, and Disney’s live-action “Moana” is due later this autumn. Beyond Hollywood, the Turkish title “Halef” is coming to the platform alongside a lineup of Korean entertainment: Korean-Japanese romantic comedy “Merry Berry Love” is streaming now, and “The Remarried Empress” arrives November 4.

Existing subscribers will be prompted to download the new app and sign in with their current credentials, with on-screen steps covering account confirmation and profile setup. Subscriptions start at AED 49.99 per month and can be canceled at any time.

For UAE subscribers planning to travel, the update will likely be well received, but Disney has left one question open. It confirms Europe and the United States as supported markets but doesn’t yet say which others fall under and beyond.