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contents_contents 25/02/2016 18:41 Page 1 16 Cover story New satellites, new channels, and plenty of new opportunities: The political problems in the MENA region are seemingly never-ending, but TV steams ahead, with extra creativity, fresh entertainment and growth firmly in mind, reports Chris Forrester. 22 Round Table All broadcasters see OTT as a necessity to run catch-up and back-catalogue OTT VoD services, but they are a cost centre and show little sign of making money. Can OTT become a profit centre for any but the mega international providers? Advanced-Television gathered seven top OTT practitioners in London to debate this and other burning issues. 28 Preview A thought-leading conference programme and a roster of blue-chip exhibitors make CABSAT 2016 the leading platform for the broadcast, production, content delivery, digital media and satellite sectors across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. Euromedia picks the highlights. REGULARS 5 6-14 26 34 Comment The Wrap US Watch Events calendar EUROMEDIA 3