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May 23, 2025

The event delivered 100+ free-to-attend sessions across eight theatres, showcasing the insight and passion of more than 350 expert speakers and guest keynotes.

‘F1 The Movie’ to premiere in Abu Dhabi ahead of Middle East release

May 22, 2025

The cast and crew will return to Abu Dhabi for the red-carpet premiere after filming 29 days across the emirate.

The power of podcasts and audio streaming in MENA

by Kalyani Gopinath

May 19, 2025

The Arab podcast industry is advancing rapidly, driven by growth in the region’s digital culture and a heightened desire for learning. Community-like discussions, conversational content and a sense of reliability ...

Max launches in Turkey, rebranding BluTV with expanded content

April 19, 2025

Existing subscribers in Turkey can sign in to the new platform.

Transforming the entertainment experience with tech

by Kalyani Gopinath

January 20, 2025

AI-assisted personalisation and monetisation, optimising CDNs, examining security solutions to safeguard emerging threats in streaming, dynamic broadcasting scalability and streaming flexibility were some of the topics regional CTOs discussed at ...

Monetising content in a competitive regional market

January 9, 2025

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 ASBU BroadcastPro Awards 2024 winners revealed

November 7, 2024

The Awards honour excellence in the MENA satellite, broadcast, film and streaming markets.

Announcing the ASBU BroadcastPro ME Awards 2024 shortlist

October 11, 2024

The awards will be hosted at the the Habtoor Grand, Dubai Marina on November 6.

Fady El-Sayed to feature in Netflix series ‘Kaos’ and HBO’s ‘Industry’

August 13, 2024

El-Sayed will also return as "Faz" in the third season of 'Gangs of London' and is set to feature in the Apple TV series 'Slow Horses'.

Building a robust narrative

by Nusrat Ali

August 5, 2024

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 ...

Game-changing strategies

by Kalyani Gopinath

July 29, 2024

With sports dominating the entertainment landscape and viewer demand for diverse formats surging, industry professionals at a BroadcastPro ME roundtable explored the changes in sports consumption and what spread to ...

Amazon Prime Video acquires Israeli series ‘Shtisel’ in US

Arte picks up Israeli series ‘Shtisel’ from Yes Studios

July 15, 2024

The show is created and written by Ori Elon and Yehonatan Indursky.

Yes Studios announces production of new series ‘Wonder’

June 5, 2024

Yes Studios will share international distribution for 'Wonder' with Paramount's Ananey Studios.

Yango Play to release Egyptian film ‘A Nose and Three Eyes’

May 30, 2024

An adaptation of the late Egyptian writer Ihssan Abdoulkoudos’s novel of the same name, this film examines the life of a man torn between three women.

‘A Nose and Three Eyes’ to hold world premiere at Red Sea Int’l Film Festival

‘A Nose and Three Eyes’ set for release in Tunisian cinemas on February 14

February 13, 2024

The film was produced in collaboration between Lagoonie Film Production and Rise Studio.

Arte acquires Israeli comedy ‘Bloody Murray’ for France and Germany

February 7, 2024

A second season is currently in development following a re-commission by Yes TV.

‘A Nose and Three Eyes’ set for Egyptian release on January 31

January 26, 2024

The film represents a contemporary adaptation of Abdel-Quddous’ renowned novel, previously brought to the screen in 1972.

Lagoonie Film Production and Rise Studios unveil poster for ‘A Nose and Three Eyes’

January 24, 2024

This film, a modern take on Abdel-Quddous’ novel, previously brought to the screen in 1972, is scheduled for release later this year.

Keshet International and Satisfaction Group forge alliance in non-scripted content

January 18, 2024

The two companies will also exchange local knowledge and expertise in key markets to secure new commissions.

Amazon Prime Video acquires Israeli series ‘Shtisel’ in US

January 17, 2024

Abot Hameiri Barkai created the Israeli drama for Yes TV.

BeIN Sports unveils exclusive coverage plans for AFCON 2023

January 11, 2024

The tournament will air on beIN in Arabic, English, and French, with all 51 matches available live on beIN AFCON Max channels.

Insys and To-Do Media bring Arabic content to mobile devices

ChaiFlicks acquires Yes Studios dramas ‘Shtisel’ and ‘Fire Dance’

December 13, 2023

As part of the agreement, audiences in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand will gain access to all three seasons of 'Shtisel,' while 'Fire Dance' will be accessible in ...

‘A Nose and Three Eyes’ premieres at Red Sea Int’l Film Festival with star-studded affair

December 12, 2023

This film, a modern take on Abdel-Quddous’ novel, previously brought to the screen in 1972, is scheduled for release later this year.

Yes Studios secures deals for documentary ’44 Hours’ in US, Norway, and New Zealand

November 20, 2023

The documentary is a yes Docu and Einat-Emma Shamir production, co-produced with Neue Celluloid Fabrik Film produktion and SWR, in co-operation with ARTE and directed by Rotem Gross.

Sony LIV will adapt Yes Studios’ crime thriller ‘Magpie’

by Staff Writer

October 4, 2023

The adaptation is an attempt to "weave global threads into the tapestry" of Indian culture.

Yes Studios to launch ‘Lifeline’ at Mipcom 2023

September 20, 2023

'Lifeline' marks yes Studios’ second major factual title following '44 Hours', a documentary about a man who suffered from locked-in syndrome.

Indian adaptation of Israeli series ‘Fauda’ returns for season two

September 15, 2023

The first season of yes Studios' series was adapted by Applause Entertainment as 'Tanaav' and premiered in November 2022.

Exclusive: Omar Hilal on ‘Voy! Voy! Voy!’ ahead of theatrical release

September 11, 2023

'Voy! Voy! Voy!', Omar Hilal’s directorial debut, is awaited with huge anticipation as it gears up for a theatrical premiere in various Arab countries this month. A collaborative effort between ...

Yes Studios announces new psychological drama ‘Night Therapy’ starring Shira Haas

June 28, 2023

Created and written by Raanan Caspi and directed by Gabriel Bibliowicz, Haas will play a computer genuis who rarely leaves her home.

TNT Africa celebrates 100th anniversary of Warner Bros. Studios

April 12, 2023

A global centennial campaign, 'Celebrating Every Story,' celebrates Warner Bros. Studios' 100th anniversary.

Keeping their eye on the ball

April 5, 2023

Qatar's outstanding execution of the 2022 World Cup has forever raised the bar for future host countries, while beIN’s top-notch coverage captivated audiences across the world, resulting in a truly ...

Yes Studios announces new series ‘Unsilenced’

March 23, 2023

A six-part series about sexual violence is inspired by Odelia Carmon’s novel 'The Confidante'.

UAE entities seek director and exec producer from among People of Determination

Yes Studios announces first feature documentary ’44 Hours’

March 16, 2023

Yes will be showcasing '44 Hours' to Mip TV buyers next month.

Dare to be different

February 13, 2023

In a market dominated by big players producing drama series, Reim El Houni, who helms Dubai production house Ti22 Films, has dared to be different and still emerged successful. In ...

BeIN Sports reveals coverage plans for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

November 17, 2022

On six new HD beIN Sports MAX channels dedicated to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and ultra-HD on beIN 4K, beIN Sports will broadcast live from more than 20 studios ...

Banijay acquires majority stake in Israel’s MoviePlus Productions

November 10, 2022

Under Banijay, MoviePlus Productions will retain its identity, and continue to be operated by founding CEO David Mandil.

India’s Applause Entertainment inks deal with Yes Studio

November 7, 2022

Applause Entertainment has previously adapted Yes’s 'Your Honor' for SonyLIV and 'Tanaav'.

The ASBU BroadcastPro Awards 2021 shortlist is out

The BroadcastPro ME Awards 2022 shortlist is out

October 19, 2022

The awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

Former OSN and Warner Bros. Discovery execs launch Rise Studios

October 13, 2022

Rise Studios is based in Dubai Media City and has already invested in companies across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Beirut, the UAE and the US including Partner Pro, Different Productions, ASAP, ...

Youssef Kerkour to star in British show

August 24, 2022

The series is adapted from yes Studios’ Israeli series of the same name, ‘Significant Other’.

New normal inspires fresh storylines and alternative filming strategies

The indie cinema experience in Dubai

August 5, 2022

Back home in India, especially in the cities, cultural activities, street theatre and country-specific week-long film screenings are pretty common practice, widening our outlook on the world and enabling us ...

Academy invites Egyptian composer Hesham Nazih to join Oscars voting membership

June 30, 2022

Following his career-defining score for the Pharaohs' Golden Parade last year, Nazih was tapped to write the music for Marvel Studios' latest series, 'Moon Knight'.

Netflix to release Israeli series ‘The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem’ on May 20

April 26, 2022

The first season of the family saga will air on Netflix in two parts – each consisting of 10 episodes, starting on May 20 and July 29, respectively.

Indian production company Yash Raj Films names new CEO

March 2, 2022

Widhani has been with the company for 17 years and most recently served as the senior VP, finance and business affairs, and the head of operations at YRF Studios.

Yes Studios appoints Sharon Levi as Managing Director

February 3, 2022

In her new role, Levi will take the lead of Yes Studio’s distribution and co-production arm following the departure of the company's founder Danna Stern.

Surviving the new world order

January 25, 2022

The popular CEO panel was back at the ASBU BroadcastPro Summit, with industry stakeholders examining the status quo and discussing their plans for 2022 and strategies to maintain a commercially ...

A new wave of podcasts

August 19, 2021

It all began with Basel Anabtawi wanting to listen to a good talk show on his night runs. From there, he went on to create Basel Meets before eventually launching ...

Breaking new ground with the cloud

August 12, 2021

With the Covid-19 outbreak creating a huge appetite for binge-watching services, entertainment platforms experienced massive traffic, compelling media houses to ramp up their in-house technology services to cope with the ...

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh to host Colors’ quiz show ‘The Big Picture’

July 4, 2021

'The Big Picture' will also be available on Viacom18’s streaming platform Voot and Jio TV.

Shahid VIP to stream new Arab drama series ‘Rashash’ on July 9

June 28, 2021

The series outlines Saudi criminal Rashash’s life of crime, beginning with his entry into the underworld, and ending with his arrest.

Game on!

May 17, 2021

BroadcastPro Middle East's inaugural virtual sports broadcasting conference explored how the arrival of OTT and the more recent Covid-19 lockdown have impacted sport and disrupted traditional methods of production, rights ...

New Samsung smart TVs to include Shahid VIP-branded button on remote control

The Tallest Man at MBC Group

by Hassan Assiri

April 25, 2021

For over 17 years, Sam Barnett has patiently mastered the nuts and bolts of MBC Group, connecting its various limbs and leading it towards profitable new ventures and widened TV ...

Bollywood star Ajay Devgn to make digital debut on Disney+ Hotstar

April 21, 2021

His debut series is a remake of the award-winning British show 'Luther’, starring Idris Elba.

MBC’s Shahid to premiere ‘Beirut 6:07’ anthology series on October 17

October 15, 2020

Narrating various incidents that happened both prior to and after the explosion, each episode of 'Beirut 6:07' is approximately seven minutes long.

Marvel to release first horror film ‘The New Mutants’ in UAE on September 10

August 24, 2020

'The New Mutants' stars Maisie Williams, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Heaton, Alice Braga, Blu Hunt and Henry Zaga (13 Reasons Why).

‘Woman’ documentary spotlights women worldwide

May 17, 2020

'Woman', a documentary that premiered at the Venice Film Festival last September, captures the stories of 2,000 women across the globe. Anastasia Mikova, one of the film's directors, and colourist ...

ViacomCBS International Studios ties with Freemantle for short-form series

April 21, 2020

The short-form series titled ‘Balcony Stories’ will premiere on April 22 on Paramount Channel and Comedy Central across the Middle East.

Netflix acquires rights to six Saudi short films

February 18, 2020

The collection of films will be available to watch in 190 countries from February 27.

Zahra Zayat, Head of MENA, YuppTV, discusses the secret to the company’s growth in the region

September 10, 2019