Samsung and icflix offer popular ‘Jazwood’ TV shows for Smart TV consumers this Ramadan

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, and icflix, the region’s first unlimited streaming platform for Jazwood (Arabic content), Bollywood and Hollywood video content have announced that 17 popular Jazwood TV shows will be available to watch on-demand for Smart TV consumers this Ramadan.

TV fans will not need to worry about rushing home to catch their favorite shows as the icflix application, available from the Samsung App Store, gives consumers the flexibility to watch the shows when they want.

icflix subscribers will be able to watch new TV shows such as:‘AlaKafAfreet’starring Egyptian actor Khaled al Sawi, ‘Farah Leila’ starring Egyptian actress Leila Elwy and ‘SakrShaheen’ starring Syrian actor Tayem Hassan, and Taht El Ardstarring Amir Karara, Al Daeeyastarring Hani Salama, Mosalsleekosstarring Mohamed Henedi, FaddEshtebaakstarring Ahmad Safwat, Khalafallahstarring Noor El Sherif, HameehaWaHarameehastarring Sameh Hussein, Hadath Fe Demashkstarring SolafFowakhraji, Haeraatstarring RasheedAsaf, Al Akrabstarring MonzerRehana, EsmMoakatstarring Mohamed Al Ketwani, Al Shakstarring Mai Ezzidine and Hussein Fahmi, TeeriYaTeyarastarring MostafaFahmi, Al ZowgaAl Tanya starring AmrWaaked and Ahl Eh Hawastarring Farouk El Feshawy.

Commenting on the Jazwood selection, Carlos Tibi, CEO of icflix said: “Subscribers will have the chance to watch various Jazwoodshows, any hour of the day this Ramadan.Providing new Jazwood content during this time meansusers will have access to current, around-the-clock entertainment.”

“We look forward to offering our consumers a greater variety of quality Arabic content through our partnership with icflix. Ramadan TV shows are a significant part of the local culture in this region and are popular with families during the Holy month. Offering these on-demand shows is part of our ongoing commitment to providing the best home entertainment experiences and convenience for our consumers,” said Mr. Vinod Nair, General Manager, AV Business at Samsung Gulf Electronics.”

Aside from launching a host of new shows, icflix is also re-digitizing older Jazwood content and has made available a large library of Arabic comedies, dramas, action films and classic love stories for its subscribers. All of icflix’sJazwood, Bollywood and Hollywood content, can be accessed over a wide range of connected devices including computers, smart phones, tablets, Smart TVs and gaming consoles.

Recently, icflix signed an agreement with Samsung to offer its premium content to its Smart TV consumers in the Gulf. Through this partnership, Samsung Smart TV users can get unlimited access to over 6,000 titles of video content by downloading the icflix application, and will also be able to watch content through Samsung’s complete range of connected devices including smartphones, computers and tablets.