January 19, 2022 - Istikana, a leading video-on-demand service from the Arab World, has released its Smart TV application on the Zeasn’s Whale App Store. Istikana has a unique Arabic library of over 7 thousand hours of independent films, documentaries, short films, classics, and more. The new Istikana Smart TV app will allow for a convenient and unique viewing experience for its subscribers directly on their televisions.
Tareq Abu-Lughod, Istikana CEO, said, "Our partnership with Zeasn’s is important to us since it provides our content to a wider customer-base in a form that is convenient to them. We are committed to showcasing the best independent Arab video content to our subscribers and helping Arab filmmakers expand their audiences globally".
“Through our cooperation with Istikana, we are bringing a large library of unique independent Arab content through our well established globally available platform in the region and to Arabic speaking viewers around the world”, said Jason He, Chief Executive Officer of ZEASN. “We are committed to providing an exciting and compelling viewer experience. Our goal is to encourage the success of partners in Whale Eco, and we look forward to continuing to support Istikana as it engages more and more audiences with their diverse and exciting contents.”
The Istikana streaming app is available on ZEASN enabled smart devices, such as Philips, AOC smart TVs and on a variety of other smart TV brands. Now more than 50 million global households (with more than 150 million users) are currently using smart TVs, set-top boxes, smart speakers, and other smart home entertainment devices powered by ZEASN’s Whale cloud services.
To use Istikana users can enjoy the app by searching for Istikana on the device’s app store.
About Istikana
Istikana is a Subscription Video On Demand Platform that brings the best Arab independent cinema to the world. The platform showcases never-seen before independent films, documentaries, short films, hard to find classics, and more. Istikana is available on the web, mobile web, mobile devices, and Smart TVs. To learn more visit: www.istikana.com
About ZEASN:
ZEASN is a leading technology company headquartered in Singapore. With a focus on the connected TV ZEASN is a prominent technology company headquartered in Singapore, specializing in providing innovative solutions for the connected TV (CTV) industry. With a strong focus on developing advanced operating systems, content aggregation platforms, and advertising solutions, ZEASN empowers content providers, device manufacturers, and service operators to deliver immersive and personalized experiences to viewers worldwide.
ZEASN's flagship product, the Whale OS, is a cutting-edge CTV operating system that offers a comprehensive and seamless platform for smart TVs and other connected devices. With its robust features, including a user-friendly interface, extensive app ecosystem, and powerful content discovery capabilities, Whale OS enables users to access their favorite content with ease and efficiency.
Recognizing the importance of content aggregation in the rapidly evolving CTV landscape, ZEASN has established itself as a key partner for content providers. By integrating with leading streaming services, broadcasters, and app developers, ZEASN ensures that viewers have access to a wide range of popular and niche content, all in one unified platform.
ZEASN's commitment to driving innovation and industry collaboration is reflected in its mission to provide a compelling alternative to the dominance of American giants such as Google, Roku, or Amazon in the CTV market. By offering an independent CTV OS and AVOD/FAST product, ZEASN aims to create a vibrant and competitive ecosystem that benefits all stakeholders, from content creators to advertisers and viewers.
For more information about ZEASN and its products, please visit www.zeasn.com.
