Amman on 05/21/2024 Jordan Media City Company Honored in Jordan Forum for Media and Digital Communication as the First Private Media City
The Forum, which was held to celebrate the silver jubilee of His Majesty King Abdullah II assuming his constitutional powers, His Majesty accession to the throne, and the seventy-eighth anniversary of the Kingdom independence, discusses the issues and challenges facing the Arab media industry, and provides innovative solutions to enhance professional ethics and media freedom, and keep pace with developments in the field of media and digital communication.
An exhibition was held within the Forum in which many Arab and local channels and leading companies in the digital transformation of media participate.
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April 03, 2024 JMC Donation to Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization
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April 1, 2024 Jordan Media City has launched Amman TV OTT Services
This innovative platform is designed to cater to the evolving demands of viewers, offering a rich blend of content that ranges from live broadcasting to an extensive Video on Demand (VOD) library, including beloved series, shows, and much more.
The newly introduced platform features Five Fast TV channels ( Comedy , Kitchen ,.) , alongside the live stream of Amman TV, ensuring that audiences have access to a diverse selection of content at their fingertips, anytime, anywhere. This move not only expands Amman TV's reach but also enhances viewer engagement by providing a seamless, high-quality viewing experience across various devices.
January 15, 2024 Jordan Radio & Television Corporation has launched six new digital channels for the JRTV platform in collaboration with Jordan Media City
Tourism Channel, Songs Channel, Drama Channel, Comedy Channel, Archive Channel and Kitchen Channel. These channels will bring a fresh touch to the digital platform featuring a variety of programs, including tourism and archival shows, as well as Jordanian drama, comedy series and cooking programs which were carefully selected to cater to all segments of the society.
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January 04, 2024 Testimonial on Jordan Media City
December 03, 2023 JOB OPPORTUNITY
Jordan Media City is seeking to hire a (Telecommunications Engineer) with the following qualifications:
1- BSc. Telecommunications Engineer - Graduate.
2- Some experience in the Broadcasting Industry.
Qualified Candidates may apply their C.V. to email : jobs@jmc.com.jo
ONLY shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
May 17, 2023 JOB OPPORTUNITY
Jordan Media City is seeking to hire a (TV Studio Engineer) with the following qualifications:
1- BSc. Electronics Engineer - Graduate.
2- Some experience in the Broadcasting Industry.
Qualified Candidates may apply their C.V. to email : jobs@jmc.com.jo
ONLY shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
February 01, 2023 Amman TV and Jordan Media City reach an agreement for the launching an OTT Platform
The service will enable Amman TV to offer their clients a high-quality multiscreen entertainment service that is distributed through the Internet.
The new platform will allow the users enjoy watching Amman TV contents in anywhere, and in anytime using multi devices (Desktop, Mobile, Smart TV, Roku, ....).
The platform will allow Amman TV to monetize their contents using online Ad’s technology in addition to launching New Digital channels (Free ad-supported television (FAST)).
January 08, 2023 World Teleport Association published the Top Operator ranking for 2022
1- The Global Top 20 - Teleport
2- The Independent Top 10
March 1, 2022 Launching of Digital Broadcasting Services for Jordan Radio & TV Platform ( JRTV.GOV.JO )
It contributes with playing the live streaming of the content on various operating systems for smart screens and smartphone applications for both Android and iPhone systems.
Among the other services provided by the Jordan Media City to Jordan Radio & TV:
- Contribution in the management and development of the content in order for it to appear and present it with the best quality and a clear image for the viewer.
- Contribution with the operation and broadcasting of all kinds of the content for Jordan Radio & TV, so that the viewer can watch it at any time.
- Easily follow for various programs, series, and the latest local and international news.
- Broadcasting sports tournaments and fun programs in a clear and accurate way for the viewer.
- Keeping abreast of updates to the website and constantly adding new and diverse content to the online platform.
- Contribution to the development and updating of the website continuously.
- Contribution to the preservation of old content by re-broadcasting it again through the electronic platform or via JRTV mobile apps.
to watch, please visit : JRTV.GOV.JO
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December 13, 2021 the Ambassador of Kazakhstan in Amman Aidarbek Toumatov visited the headquarters of Jordan Media City (JMC)
During the meeting CEO of JMC Radi Alkhas informed the diplomat about the activities of the company, which currently transmits over 300 local and foreign TV and radio channels.
Prospects for establishing mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation in the field of telecommunications, digital technologies and the media industry were discussed at the meeting.
September 15, 2021 Jordan Media City installed a New LTO 8 Archive System
1.2 PB of LTO 8 data storage on the new library added to our Archive solution which include also 1.375 PB of LTO 6 data storage on the existing library.
Both libraries are managed by Diva management software under Marina Pebble Automation System.
October 06, 2020 Jordan Media City selects Imagine Communications for playout expansion
Imagine Communications has upgraded its proven playout facilities at Jordan Media City (JMC) in Amman. JMC is a production and transmission centre in the Middle East, providing services to multiple broadcasters and service providers.
Imagine installed its first servers at JMC in 2004 and began the migration to high-definition (HD) channels in 2016. The latest expansion provides capabilities for 18 premium, full-functionality SD and HD channels.
Content delivery from ingest to on-air branding and playout is achieved using software-centric tools running on cost-efficient COTS hardware. The flexible, robust and readily scalable solution enables JMC to switch the 18 premium channels freely between SD and HD to meet demand.
The capacity was scaled through the deployment of five additional Nexio+ AMP playout servers, providing 30 bidirectional ports. In addition, JMC Nexio online shared storage, Platinum VX router and Selenio 6800+ modular processing were expanded to meet the additional demands.
The expansion project doubled the JMC facility existing 32TB of shared storage including intrinsic mirroring, with the additional disk space being integrated into the single server environment without interruption to operations. The result is high-performance, high-bandwidth core storage with the highest levels of digital asset protection.
The expanded system was installed by JMC engineering team and commissioned jointly with Imagine Communications during Q2 of 2020.
Commenting on the development, Radi Alkhas, CEO of JMC, said: Imagine Communications has been a key technology partner for as long as JMC has been in business and has developed a close understanding of our operations, so can proactively develop solutions with us as we grow. When we needed to get our new HD services on air quickly, Imagine was able to agree on the specification, deliver and commission the facility to our timescales ― even under the difficult conditions of the global pandemic.
Alkhas added: The open architecture and interoperability of Imagine Communications solutions ensure future expansions can be completed with minimal disruptions to our operation.
MAY 19, 2020 Sheikh Saleh Abdullah Kamel , Chairman and Founder of the Dallah Albaraka Group & Founder of Arab Radio and Television Network (ART) & Jordan Media City
In addition to being chairman and member of many boards within his companies and sister companies, Kamel served on the boards of trustees and directors in many social, charitable and cultural societies and foundations such as the Arab Thought Foundation, King Abdul Aziz and His Companions Foundation for Gifted.
March 31, 2020 Jordan Media City upgrades playout with Pebble Marina automation
January 19, 2020 JMC LAUNCHES NEWS APP ALMAMLAKA TV ON FOXXUM DEVICES
January 14, 2020 World Teleport Association Publishes Top Operator Rankings for 2019
The teleport and space sector are undergoing rapid change today, said executive director Robert Bell, which is stressing all business models and driving a breakneck pace of innovation and adaptation. The average teleport spent 77% of its revenue on satellite capacity in 2013; this year, it was 45%. As connectivity is commoditized, the search is on for higher levels of value to deliver to customers.
In May 2020, WTA will publish its annual Inside the Top Operators report that will provide a more detailed analysis of survey results.
The Global Top 20
1. SES (Luxembourg)
2. Intelsat (Luxembourg)
3. Eutelsat (France)
4. Telesat (Canada)
5. Speedcast (Australia) *
6. Singtel Satellite (Singapore)
7. EchoStar Satellite Services (USA)
8. Globecast (France) *
9. Thaicom (Thailand)
10. Hispasat (Spain)
11. Arqiva (UK) *
12. Russian Satellite Communications Company (Russia)
13. AsiaSat (Hong Kong)
14. MEASAT (Malaysia)
15. Telstra (Australia) *
16. Gazprom Space Systems (Russia)
17. du (UAE) *
18. Media Broadcast Satellite (Germany) *
19. Axesat (Colombia) *
20. Jordan Media City (Jordan) *
2. Globecast (France)
3. Arqiva (UK)
4. Telstra (Australia)
5. du (UAE)
6. Media Broadcast Satellite (Germany)
7. Axesat (Colombia)
8. Jordan Media City (Jordan)
9. US Electrodynamics (USA)
10. CETel (Germany)
November 18, 2019 Jordan Media City designs and Deploys OTT TV Platform for Jordan Radio and Television (JRTV)
The new JRTV OTT TV platform will provide the audience with Live TV & Radios and video on-demand service for the Two JRTV main channels ( Channel 1 and Sport Channel ) in addition to 4 Radio stations.
The New platform will have many capabilities including and not limited to Live DVR for TV and Radios, Catchup TV Services, Interactive EPG, Worldwide distribution, Desktop and Mobile Applications, Smart TV Applications, Roku, Apple TV, Android and Amazon fire TV Applications.
September, 11 2019 STRAND DELIVERS HIGH PERFORMANCE, ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING TO JORDAN MEDIA CITY
August, 29 2019 Jordan Media City improves capabilities and slashes costs with Strand LED solutions
Having recently updated JMC two 600sq.m studios to high definition technology, BSS was asked to specify a complete new lighting system, to replace JMC tungsten-source lamps with class-leading, energy efficient LED fixtures. Low-power LED lighting fixtures were an important factor for the client, as electricity prices have increased rapidly in the last few years, says BSS project manager Laith Fraihat. (Read More)
August, 29 2019 Jordan Media City upgrades studios with Strand LED lighting systems
Television production facility Jordan Media City (JMC) has revamped its studios with LED lighting systems from Strand, a Signify entertainment lighting brand.
MAY 08,2019 A look for a Year started on MYSAT GO / OTT Service
Interactive Program guide for more than 20 channels.
Time shifting for 8 hours for all live channels.
Video On Demand service for Arabic movies from ART.
Al Mamlaka airs live on 16th-JULY-2018 to be Jordan's first 24 hour news channel
The Independent Media Station has joined Jordan Media City DTH Platform over Nilesat and Arabsat with 8 Mbps HD signal on both satellites and 4 Mbps SD Signal on Nilesat platform in addition to JMC OTT TV platform. it is an advanced and qualitative leap for Jordan's TV sector as a public news channel called ALMAMLAKA TV (Kingdom TV).MAY 27,2018 Extended Technical Monitoring Contract with GlobeCast & YAHSAT
The Technical Monitoring Contract had been extended for five years and the number of monitored channels will be 600 TV Channels transmitted over Six YAHSAT Satellites.MAY 22,2018 MYSAT / OTT Service is officially launched
MYSAT is an entertaining, affordable, and reliable pay TV service offering Arabic , Greek & Italian Channels.
Jordan Media City is contracted to provide a full OTT Solution for MYSAT Online platform ( MYSAT GO ) which contains 60+ Arabic Live channels.
The platform is targeting Australia , Canada and Brazil .
MYSAT GO is a monthly subscription online platform ( 60+ Live TV Channels and VOD ) , in addition to Catchup services , Client Recording and interactive EPG.
The platform is available on iOS -Android Mobile and Tablet , Amazon Fire TV , Roku , Apple TV ,Web Portal and Android TV with Interactive EPG and Time Shifting for 8 Hours.
February 26,2018 MYSAT / OTT Project will be launched by the End of March / 2018
MYSAT is an entertaining, affordable, and reliable pay TV service offering Arabic , Greek & Italian Channels.
Jordan Media City is contracted to provide a full OTT Solution for MYSAT Online platform ( MYSAT GO ) which contains 60+ Arabic Live channels.
The platform will be launched by the end of March targeting Australia , Canada and Brazil .
MYSAT GO will be monthly subscription online platform ( 60+ Live TV Channels and VOD ) , in addition to Catchup services , Client Recording and interactive EPG.
The platform will be available on iOS -Android Mobile and Tablet , Amazon Fire TV , Roku , Apple TV ,Web Portal and Android TV.
January 09,2018 Arabsat Ka-Band Hubstation had been officially installed and is currently operating starting December 01,2017
Ka-Band Earth Station working with Arabsat 5C @ 20 Degrees East with 4 Spot Beams covering Jordan, North & South Iraq and Afghanistan.
October 29,2017 Arabsat Ka-Band Hubstation Project
Had been installed and it will be tested next week on AIR, and hereby the progress of the project : https://youtu.be/Zmz6BbSD0ZM
July 31,2017 : Announcing Channels having an OTT services from JMC
Makkah TV : OTT Services
Oyoun Alwatan TV : OTT Services
Al Hakikah TV : OTT Services
OTT Services including : iOS & Android Applications for Mobile and Tablet , FaceBook Live events , Youtube Live Channels and Web Live Streaming
July 1,2017 : ROYA TV Channel officially moved to HD transmission from JMC
for their daily live programmes two HD 600M2 Studios were leased from JMC.
March 09,2017: JMC signed a Contract with Arabsat
to build Ka-Band Hubstation Uplink to Arabsat 5C with three spot beams (8, 9 & 10) : One covering Afghanistan, The Second covering North of Iraq, The Third covering South of Iraq And Beam 7 covering Jordan.The start of Commercial Operation will be on 1st November, 2017
March 05,2017: Najm Al Urdon
on 3rd March as ROYA TV started third season of the signing talent production of the popular show (Najem AL Urdon). The First HD Production at JMC with 8 HD cameras
December 14,2016: OTT Service
JMC and its partners are conducting OTT Test to include 10 Channels for a period of two months starting 14/12/2016
November 1,2016: HD Studios
Two (600 M2) Studios in Jordan Media City (JMC) will be upgraded into HD in the beginning of January 2017 (Read More)
March 15,2016: JMC opts for Harmonic's headend solution
Jordan Media City (JMC) has chosen an end-to-end headend solution from Harmonic to support its direct-to-home (DTH) satellite service.
Jnauary 1,2015: New Algerian channel, Numidia News, was launched
New Algerian channel, Numidia News, was lanched.
December 11,2014: The WTA issued its yearly ranking for 2014 for the Teleport Operators.
JMC came in the 8th position for the yearly teleport revenue growth and 16th position for yearly revenue growth from all sources.
November 17,2014: JMC Hosted the Anti-Piracy Coalition 3rd Meeting in Amman on November 17, 2014 in Amman.
The coalition committee consist of TV Channels: ART, MBC, Rotana, OSN, Media Gaes, Production companies and Films and series owners such as IAA, Eagle Films, WWE. Also, Satelites operatiors: Nilesat, Arabsat, Noorsat, Eutelsat, Gulfsat.The Committee discussed the latest technology to capture piracy and coordination between members to stop transmission if any.
October 1,2014: MBC Ant-Piracy Dept.
Contracted JMC for capturing and detecting the content of 8 TV channels.
June 28, 2014: (1st Ramadan) started playout for the Nigerian Channel AREWA 24.
Started playout for the Nigerian Channel AREWA 24.
May 22, 2014: JMC started transmission of Media Gate channels
JMC started transmission of Media Gate channels : 8 Arabic channels and 3 radio channels which are on OSN bouquet.
April 1, 2014: Contract was signed with Globecast to start monitoring ASBU/Arabsat global bouquet
Contract was signed with Globecast to start monitoring ASBU/Arabsat global bouquet on Arabsat 5C @ 20 E C-band and Asiasat 5A @100.5 E C-band.
March 26, 2014: A short term contract was signed with Al-Jazeera TV
A short term contract was signed with Al-Jazeera TV for uplinking new stream on Arabsat 5C.
March 11, 2014: JMC signed MOU with Deluxe Broadcast Limited for establishsing Data Center and playout facilities
JMC signed MOU with Deluxe Broadcast Limited for establishing Data Center and playout facilities within the premises of JMC for the uplinking of television channels to various satellites (Arabsat, Nilesat, Hotbird, Yahsat and Asiasat 5A).
March 6, 2014: Nine new channels
Nine new channels were launched on new Nilesat transponder 11957H
February 25, 2014: Second bouquet of "My HD"
Second bouquet of "My HD" of French channels was launched on Arabsat
January 1, 2014: Contracted new transponder
Contracted new transponder with Nilesat uplink frequencey 11957H.Latest News
MYSAT GO now broadcasts 83 Arabic Live TV channels, with Interactive Program guide, 8 hours Time shifting, Catchup TV Service with 30 days, VOD for ART Arabic movies
Projects
Studio Lighting of one of the studios had been upgraded into LED in 2019, and will upgrade the rest of the studios by Year 2024
Jordan Media City
Contact
JORDAN MEDIA CITY
Building No. 41 - Al Sakhrah Almusharafah St. , Um AL-Heeran / Amman - Jordan
Contact
Tel: (+962) 6 5502700
Fax: (+962) 6 5502710
E-mail: info@jmc.com.jo
P.O.Box : 110024 Amman 11110 Jordan