Shahid releases Egyptian drama ‘Harb El-Gebaly’
The series is written by Samah El-Hariri and directed by Mohamed Osama.
The series is written by Samah El-Hariri and directed by Mohamed Osama.
At the BroadcastPro Summit KSA, Dr Mohammed Alshahrani, Country Manager KSA at BytePlus, and Arif Aabed, Senior Manager of Technology Partnerships at MBC Group, explored what’s powering the region’s gaming ...
This year marked the launch of the SatellitePro Manufacturer Awards as well, debuting with eight initial categories.
This year marked the launch of the SatellitePro Manufacturer Awards as well, debuting with eight initial categories.
In a streaming-first era, relevance and adaptability are vital. As viewing shifts across devices and platforms, businesses tap into real-time audience behaviour to shape agile content strategies. We summarise a ...
The BOCA segment recorded a 55.5% year-on-year increase in revenue in Q1 2025, reaching SAR 1,205.3m, compared to SAR 774.9m in Q1 2024.
The new facility will house MBC offices, advanced filming studios and an immersive visitor experience centre.
Produced by Turkish prodco Medyapim, it will be known locally as 'Oumi' and will also stream on MBC’s global VoD platform Shahid.
More than half of Ramadan viewership in the APAC and MENA regions now takes place online.
Miramax continues to strengthen its presence in the MENA region through the Miramax Doha office.
Othman has held senior roles at prominent regional media organisations including Al Aan TV, OSN and MBC Group.
The series will be available on streaming platform Shahid and MBC3.
Barnett has been appointed CEO of Central European Media Enterprises (CME), headquartered in Prague, and will assume office effective May 1, 2025.
The Saudi Media Forum and the accompanying Future of Media Exhibition (FOMEX) concluded last month with more than 30,000 visitors attending the show, according to the show organiser. BroadcastPro ME ...
The Saudi Media Forum and the accompanying Future of Media Exhibition (FOMEX) concluded last month with more than 30,000 visitors attending the show, according to the show organiser. BroadcastPro ME ...
The Saudi Media Forum and the accompanying Future of Media Exhibition (FOMEX) concluded last month with more than 30,000 visitors attending the show, according to the show organiser. BroadcastPro ME ...
Religious figures in Egypt have also criticised the show for its portrayal of early Muslim figures.
Shahid's choice to adopt Mediagenix On-Demand ultimately came down to keeping up with growth and changes in MENA's booming streaming market, which is projected to reach a revenue total of ...
To celebrate launch, MBCNOW arrives with two months of complimentary subscription.
From the latest tech innovations to the critical growth of local content, the BroadcastPro Summit KSA roadmaps the industry’s transition and unlocks a wealth of commercial opportunity.
The event provided a platform for collaboration and innovation.
Canadian production studio Blue Ant Media attended the Dubai International Content Market this year to strengthen partnerships and explore growth opportunities in the Middle East. Chiara McKee, VP of Global ...
For this year, MBC’s lineup features a mix of productions, spanning comedies, dramas, talk shows and culturally rich content.
No conference is complete without a discussion on monetisation. Our high-profile OTT discussion at the BroadcastPro Summit explored strategies for content localisation, partnerships, collaborations, user engagement, and the integration of ...
The partnership between MBC Studios and Almuslim is part of a broader agreement to adapt more of his novels into both television and film.
The partnership reflects both companies’ commitment to innovative content creation to meet the diverse needs of audiences in the rapidly evolving KSA market.
The premiere will be accompanied by a red-carpet reception, featuring the film’s stars, creators, and a prominent assembly of media representatives.
Twenty national film companies presented over 110 movies, series and animated films to drive sales to potential customers at the stand.
Katara Studios recently launched its second Arabic co-production, 'Chasing Dreams', on MBC Group’s streaming platform Shahid. Hussein Fakhri, Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Producer at Katara Studios, talks to BroadcastPro ...
Net profitability across the Group’s three business segments showed solid improvement in 9M 2024, led by Shahid’s performance which delivered a YoY increase of 35.9% in revenue.
A significant 67% of organisations lack structured approaches to automation, scoring an average of 2.3 out of 5, reveals the survey.
Scalability and efficiency have been definitive as cloud transforms the way media companies run operations, generating swiftness, maintaining robust protection in the wake of unforeseen challenges and doing away with ...
The contract is for the production of a 30-episode TV series titled ‘Al Ashaa Street’.
'Khareef Al Qalb' is the Saudi adaptation of hit K-series 'Autumn in My Heart' and remake of Turkish series 'Paramparça'.
MBC will continue to retain a 15.1% stake in Al Arabia as an investment in an associated company.
Fuji TV's 'Kami.app Season 2' and Happinet Phantom Studios' 'Acro Trip' will stream as simulcasts on Shahid.
The show will be aired on MBC1, MBC Masr, MBC5, MBC IRAQ, and Shahid.
The awards will be hosted at the the Habtoor Grand, Dubai Marina on November 6.
Al Arabiya, Al Jazeera Arabic, Shahid and BBC Arabic buy rights for several programmes from the distributor.
The show is available in both English and Arabic to audiences across the Middle East and North Africa region.
Saudia’s in-flight entertainment system, BEYOND, offers more than 5,000 hours of HD content, encompassing a wide range of international and regional films and television shows.
The National Cultural Awards is held under the patronage of HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The collaboration will allow advertisers in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt full access to the platform’s CTV advertising formats.
The filming of the show will kick off in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia next month.
Dubai International Content Market 2024 will also feature a lineup of topics and speakers at DICM Talks.
The group's net income nearly quintupled to $63.36m in H1 2024, driven by strong performance and significant margin improvements, especially at Shahid, which saw AVOD revenue more than double and ...
Local content is booming in the Arab world and the opening up of Saudi Arabia’s media landscape has especially seen an unprecedented rise in creative and local productions. At a ...
The partnership with Samsung Electronics kicks off with launches in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt.
Industry experts gathered for a roundtable organised by BroadcastPro ME and Cleeng in Dubai to discuss how to future-proof their OTT services.
Ichiro Okouchi serves as the screenwriter, while Kohei Tanaka is the composer behind the music.
The Arabic version by MBC Group has so far been filmed in locations across the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia.
MBC Loud FM celebrated a year marked by significant achievements, new launches, exclusive interviews, and extensive live coverage.
This strategic partnership marks a significant step in bringing Arabic series to international audiences, fostering cultural exchange, and setting new standards in global content distribution.
Marc-Antoine d’Halluin brings 30 years of media and entertainment experience, including leadership roles at Asacha Media Group, which he co-founded, MBC Group and Zodiak Media Group.
Despite steady production values and the release of brand-new content, the overall Arabic content market remains underrated due to a lack of measurement and data. Heba Korayem explores the dynamics ...
MMS Sports will consolidate advertising opportunities across the most esteemed sporting events, matches, and shows from SSC, MBC Group, and Al Arabiya, offering a comprehensive platform for brands.
The series is produced by Charisma Group, which acquired the format rights from Paramount Global Content Distribution.
For this latest round of graduates, MBC Academy partnered with École Supérieure de Réalisation Audiovisuelle and Generation 2030.
As a strategic partner of CABSAT 2024, Dubai Studio City is offering a comprehensive calendar of networking and educational activities.
The MoU signified Aroya Cruises’ commitment to collaborate with the film and TV production company on future cinematic production endeavors.