Viu Announces Slate of Arabic Viu Originals; Brings Its Famed Asian Originals to Middle East

Vuclip, a PCCW Media company, and the leading premium video-on-demand service provider for emerging markets, today announced its plans for an exciting new slate of Arabic Viu Originals to be aired starting in December 2017 and the roll out of ten Asian Viu Originals in the Middle East.

Viu is a leading OTT Video service with 21 million downloads across 15 markets including Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and the Middle East countries of Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Viu has developed more than 3,000 hours of compelling original content across Asia, lifting up rising local talent by providing them with a format that optimizes for creativity and reaching millennials with content that they love in a digital format native to them.

“Our originals globally have been very well received by Viu’ers and this propels us to create many more fresh and engaging originals for a youthful audience. We are excited to see the young talent and creativity in the Middle East and are committed to building a robust opportunity for these artists here,” said Arun Prakash, President and COO of Vuclip.

For its first Arabic original with the working title of “Hob Al Tayebin,” a heartwarming family comedy, Vuclip has partnered with Saudi based entertainment company UTurn. In the meantime, additional originals now available in the Middle East include:

• Gehraiyaan, a supernatural thriller directed by Vikram Bhatt  
• Spotlight, a show giving a peek into the dark side of Bollywood, also directed by Vikram Bhatt
• Social, a thriller that begins in the social media space and eventually permeates physical reality, starring Indian heart throb Rana Daggubati
• What the Duck 1 and 2, two seasons of a comedic cricket themed chat show
• Wedding Khichdi, a romantic comedy about arranged marriages in India

• Challiya, an affable show about a comedy of errors
• No 1 Yaari, a Telugu Chat show with one of the biggest starts, Rana Daggubati

• Switch, a romantic comedy drama series set in Indonesia about two best friends whose lives turn upside down when one fateful night their souls switch
• The Publicist, a story also set in Indonesia about the relationship between a troubled actor, Reynaldi, whose career is in jeopardy following a scandal, and a publicist, Julia

These shows can be accessed at https://www.viu.com or by downloading the Android app from Google Play or the iOS app from the Apple App Store.

Visit Viu’s Facebook page for more updates about Middle East shows.

Vuclip

Vuclip is a leading global technology-driven media company delivering on demand entertainment to emerging markets including India, Southeast Asia, Africa and the Middle East. As a PCCW Media Company, Vuclip properties include Viu, Vuclip Videos, Viu Life and Vuclip Games. Vuclip’s market success in on demand entertainment is built on its leadership at the intersection of technology, consumer insights and media. Run by a world class team, Vuclip, Inc. and affiliate companies are headquartered in Milpitas, California and have a presence in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Dubai and Jakarta.

Viu 

Viu is a leading OTT Video service by PCCW and Vuclip available in 15 markets including Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Middle East countries of Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Viu’s unique value proposition of fresh and localized regional and local premium TV shows, movies and originals entertains millions of consumers every day. The service can be accessed via the Viu app available for free on the App Store and Google Play, on connected devices such as smartphones and tablets, as well as on the web at www.viu.com.