Dhiraagu says 'surprised' by new rebroadcasting regulation

Dhiraagu's legal and board director Hazrat Rasheed Hussain said what is not in the law cannot be brought in by regulations.

25 October 2022

Medianet against Dhiraagu in licence case; intervention denied

The court held that there was no reason to allow any of these companies to get involved in the BroadCom versus Dhiraagu case.

5 December 2022

Maldivians to lose free World Cup viewing privileges?

As of now, PSM will have to pay MediaNet for the World Cup matches on a commercial basis, since they have bought the rights to it in the country.

17 October 2022

MPs slam BroadCom for trying to protect 'private interests'

MP Ahmed Shiyam moved a resolution in Tuesday’s session expressing concern over BroadCom’s amendments to the rebroadcasting rules.

18 October 2022

Dhiraagu takes Broadcom to court for rebroadcasting licence

Following the change, Dhiraagu, majority owned by Bahrain's Batelco, will not have a rebroadcasting licence

7 November 2022

Resorts complain of 'exorbitant' World Cup streaming cost

When Medianet attained the broadcasting rights for the World Cup, the company decided that the matches would be shown at the rate of USD 1 per room per match.

24 November 2022

Broadcom asked to reverse rebroadcasting regulation amendment

Following the change, Dhiraagu, majority owned by Bahrain's Batelco, will not have a rebroadcasting licence

16 November 2022

Parties, agencies raise concern over 'registered journos' bill

In his speech, Broadcom member Ali Yusuf highlighted the lack of recognition of the agency where the amendment mentions journalists have to be registered with.

20 March 2023