Abu Dhabi Media ties up with Israeli broadcaster

Co-operation between UAE public broadcaster and Israel's i24News includes sharing news, interview and library content

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Israel's international news network, i24News and the UAE's public broadcaster, Abu Dhabi Media, signed an agreement on sharing reporting through correspondents and interviews, library content such as archival materials and production exchange.

The agreement "is in line with Abu Dhabi Media and i24News' aim to deliver innovative, audience-centric content", state news agency Wam reported.

"Abu Dhabi Media is always keen to work with media agencies and television service providers who seek to offer diverse and quality content with the highest levels of professionalism,” said Abdulraheem Al Nuaimi, acting general manager at Abu Dhabi Media.

The chief executive of i24News, Frank Melloul, said his company's co-operation with Abu Dhabi Media "illustrates the many possibilities that have opened up to us in the wake of the Abraham Accord".

Mr Melloul said the collaboration would benefit "viewers around the world, who will receive comprehensive coverage and diverse voices that together optimally reflect the events in the new Middle East”.

In October, the UAE and Israeli football leagues signed collaboration agreements, the first of their kind between Israel and an Arab nation. The two countries also agreed on a $3 billion joint investment fund with the United States.