OSN has claimed a first in the Middle East with a partnership deal with Netflix allowing OSN customers access to Netflix’s content library via a new OSN Box that will be launched towards the end of the second quarter. Customers will also have the flexibility to pay for their Netflix subscription via one consolidated OSN bill.

Commenting on the partnership, Martin Stewart, CEO, OSN said: “The future of the entertainment industry in the MENA region will be shaped by providers who offer value and choice at every turn, and through this groundbreaking partnership with Netflix, we are demonstrating our customer-centric focus on delivering convenience and flexibility for all.”

Elaborating on the increased range of entertainment for consumers, Maria Ferreras, VP Business Development for EMEA at Netflix, said: “With this regional partnership and thanks to hundreds of Netflix’s original titles slated for 2018, OSN’s customers will be able to seamlessly access and enjoy all the best entertainment in one place.”

The deal will offer OSN customers access to Hollywood movies, TV shows, documentaries, independent films, stand-up comedy and a range of kid’s titles and Netflix’s original programming. Customers will also have access to series and films in Ultra HD 4K and HDR such as Bright, starring Will Smith and Joel Edgerton. For original series, there are Netflix award-winning shows such as Stranger Things, Black Mirror, Star Trek, MindHunter and Netflix Marvel’s Defenders and The Crown. Netflix’s first Arabic stand-up comedy Adel Karam: Live from Beirut, is due to launch soon.

OSN’s partnership with Netflix follows a recent announcement that saw OSN partner with Lamsa, the region’s Arabic children’s edutainment platform.