In what marks it’s first step into the Middle East Saavn have partnered with VIVA Bahrain to extend it’s music streaming service in Asia.

Indian music streaming service Saavn have been dominating the Asian music streaming scene with big ambition for streaming in India. Always looking to offer themselves to new countries Saavn have announced their first Middle Eastern partnership, with VIVA Bahrain.

Chief commercial officer at VIVA Bahrain, Andrew Hanna said: “We are pleased to partner with a global streaming brand like Saavn to expand VIVA’s subscriber services. Saavn Pro’s unlimited download package, in 12 South Asian languages, presents a complete music offering for the Asian community.”

partners VIVA Bahrain

As the leading telecom operator in Bahrain and a subsidiary of Saudi Telecommunications Company this partnership will make the music streamer available to all Bahrainis. Scratch Cards will be distributed around VIVA outlets offering music streaming as well as digital codes sent by text for free that offer a free month of Saavn Pro after paying for your first month.

Executive chairman and co-founder of Saavn, Paramdeep Singh said: “Partnering with VIVA enables Saavn to offer our premium, all-inclusive audio experience to a new subscriber base in Bahrain. This is only the beginning of our strategic partnership, as we look forward to expanding our rich user experience and high engagement rates with the large South Asian diaspora population across the MENA region.”

You can find out more on how to sign up to Saavn from here.