ZEE5 Global, the largest entertainment platform for Indian content, has bagged the “Digital Content Service of the Year” award at the 2019 Telecoms World Middle East Awards in Dubai. The award recognizes OTT platforms, content providers or broadcasters in the region who have set themselves apart in a hyper-competitive industry. The award was received by Archana Anand, chief business officer, ZEE5 Global, from a panel of judges at a ceremony held at The Conrad Hotel, Dubai on Sept. 24. 

Amit Goenka, CEO, ZEE International and ZEE5 Global, said: “As we expand across the globe, we are deeply committed to offering a highly localized entertainment experience for our audiences across key markets. The Middle East is one of the most dynamic and competitive regions in the world, and we are extremely happy to have been recognized for our performance here.”

ZEE5 Global’s content library has over 2,000 movies including latest Bollywood blockbusters as well as TV shows, exclusive originals, 60+ live TV channels and more, across 17 languages.

Anand said: “We are thrilled to receive this recognition within the first year of our presence in global markets. Telecoms World Middle East is a highly coveted platform and we are glad that our efforts and ambitions especially in an important market like the Middle East are being recognized.”