Culture & Education | Wednesday 29 November, 2017 1:19 am |

iflix, the world’s leading entertainment service for emerging markets, is thrilled to announce the launch of its revolutionary service in Saudi Arabia. 

 

From today, consumers can sign up for a 30-day free trial via iflix’s website, www.iflix.com, or by downloading the app to their phone or tablet from Google Play or the Apple App Store, giving them unlimited access to thousands of the world’s best TV shows, movies and more on every device they own, with no credit card required and no obligations.  

 

Each iflix subscription includes:

• Unlimited access to iflix’s vast library of thousands of first-run exclusive shows, award-winning TV series, blockbuster movies, popular local and regional content, children’s programs and much more;
• Access to iflix on up to 5 devices at once, including phones, tablets, laptops, desktops, TVs and other connected devices;
• The ability to download TV shows and movies to any phone, tablet or mobile device to binge-watch offline, when not connected to the Internet;
• Access to Channels from some of the world’s most popular and exciting entertainment studios and brands along with users’ favorite content genres;
• The ability to add TV shows, movies and Channels to their personalized iflix homepage as well as follow playlists curated by hundreds of their favourite influencers and celebrities;
• The ability to share their iflix subscription with family or friends and watch shows on two different devices at the same time.

Nader Sobhan, Head of iflix MENA commented: “We are incredibly excited to bring iflix’s world class service to Saudi Arabia and fulfilling the entertainment demands of local consumers throughout the kingdom. We are deeply committed to offering them a uniquely personalized and localized service with a vast selection of the world’s best TV shows and movies, to stream or download on any device of their choice. iflix is primed to revolutionize the way Saudi Arabians consume entertainment.”

 

“We understand that what local consumers want in each market is different. We have created our service in the kingdom aiming to cater to both the local and expat community alike. From content to marketing, our customers are at the core of everything we do,” he added.

 

With over 220 studio and distributor partnerships, iflix offers subscribers the largest selection of iconic, critically acclaimed TV series and fan-favourite films both internationally and locally available in the region. iflix’s growing library of exclusive, first run series includes Multi Emmy® winning US phenomena Mr. Robot, this year’s smash hits The Magicians. Additionally, iflix members in Saudi Arabia can enjoy some of the most popular and award-winning local dramas, including Rumana, Darb Al Arayes and Soof that Al Harir. At launch, many of iflix’s most popular movies and TV shows will be offered with Arabic subtitles, with the aim of localizing the entire catalogue in the months to come.

 

Monthly retail subscriptions for one month of unlimited access to iflix will be priced at an amazing SAR 15. Annual subscriptions will receive a 20% discount off the monthly rate and are priced at incredible SAR 150 per year. 

 

Currently available to over one billion consumers in 24 across Asia, the Middle East and Africa, iflix has established itself as the clear market leader in video streaming. Offering consumers, a vast library of top Hollywood, Asian and Middle Eastern regional, and local TV shows and movies including many first run exclusives and award-winning programs, each subscription allows users to access the service on any device, for viewing wherever, whenever.