OSN Play adds 3 new channels to its portfolio

(MENAFN- Arab News) OSN Play claimed to be the region's first online viewing and award-winning platform has strengthened its portfolio of live streaming channels with the addition of three new channels.

Joining OSN Sports 1 OSN Sports 2 OSN Sports Cricket and Disney Jr are Sky News JimJam and Food Network all of which stream live on OSN Play in parallel to the network's real-time broadcasts.

OSN Play saw a staggering 400 percent increase in viewership compared to same period last year in addition to a 60 percent growth in subscriber registrations underlining the growing popularity of consuming on-the-go TV entertainment.

Emad Morcos SVP-business development and digital at OSN said: 'OSN Play has truly elevated the digital television sector by bringing value-added services that were never explored in this region. From the catch-up option to the flexibility and convenience available to subscribers OSN Play is undoubtedly one of the network's most popular additions. We will continue to expand the offering and further enhance the user experience.'

OSN Play provides viewers with access to some of the most sought-after television series including box sets of Games of Thrones Hareem Al Sultan and House of Cards among others.

In addition to 'popular' content such as Hannibal Hemlock Grove and critically-acclaimed Egyptian comedies and Arabic drama series OSN Play offers a wealth of movies across all languages and live broadcast of every cricket tournament around the world. At any given time over a thousand hours of premium content are available for online viewing by OSN subscribers with both an English and Arabic interface.

The JimJam dedicated to preschool children and their parents is the ideal companion to parenting providing a stimulating fun and safe environment for young children. Some of the shows on JimJam include Barney and Friends Thomas and Friends and Angelina Ballerina.