The international news network from Israel, i24NEWS, and Abu Dhabi Media, the United Arab Emirates' top public service broadcaster, announced on Monday that they have signed a memorandum of understanding that will see the outlets collaborate in a variety of fields, including through a shared reporting and library content and product exchange.
"The MoU is in line with Abu Dhabi Media and i24NEWS' aim to deliver innovative, audience-centric content, while enhancing and expanding the digital offering," i24NEWS said in a statement.
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Frank Melloul, CEO and founder of i24NEWS said: "As an international news network, we aspire to expand collaborations with platforms around the world. This is another step that will enable the expansion of our activities and we especially welcome it, as this is a leading partner in the Middle East, which we are covering extensively. This partnership between i24NEWS and Abu Dhabi Media illustrates the many possibilities that have opened up to us in the wake of the Abraham Accords. Such collaboration between two media outlets will benefit first and foremost our viewers around the world, who will receive comprehensive coverage and diverse voices that together optimally reflect the events in the new Middle East."
AbdulRaheem Al Bateeh Al Nuaimi, Acting General Manager at Abu Dhabi Media echoed Melloul. "Abu Dhabi Media is always keen to work with media agencies and television service providers who seek to offer diverse and quality content with the highest levels of professionalism. This agreement is a reflection of our commitment towards the UAE vision as well as its ambitions by establishing strong and solid relationships with various institutions and media organizations on a regional and global level," he said.
He added, "The media industry requires strong strategic alliances to achieve sustainability, creativity as well as to enhance the quality of output. Our collaboration with i24NEWS will enable us to strengthen our respective production capabilities and provide distinctive media content."
According to i24NEWS, "The MoU will enable both media organizations to provide shared news reporting through correspondents in UAE and Israel, with a focus on Arab language news reports and interviews. The two entities will also exchange content such as national reporting, documentaries, archival materials, in addition to technical cooperation in the field of news and television broadcasting technology."
The outlets added that this was made possible thanks to the recently announced peace deals between Israel and three Arab countries, first of which was the UAE. The agreements are known as the Abraham Accords.
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