Saudi Arabia to host FIFA World Cup 2034
Saudi Arabia's FIFA bid projects a 10% increase in the global live TV audience compared to previous tournaments.
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Saudi Arabia's FIFA bid projects a 10% increase in the global live TV audience compared to previous tournaments.
The partnership aims to support the sector’s evolution into a creative industries hub, while streamlining project execution and elevating the region’s filmmaking standards.
The company's Q1 fixed connectivity revenues stood at 57m, up 30.1% year-on-year, reflecting the acceleration in its LEO services which were driven by the Neom contract.
In adopting the cloud, broadcasters open the door to new opportunities for monetising content.
The initiative was discussed at the Busan Asian Contents and Film Market segment held at the ongoing Busan International Film Festival.
Borg is alleged to have made several discriminatory comments that were recorded.
The game was developed by a team of talented Saudi professionals and features a storyline based on Arabian Peninsula tales.
'Aisha Can't Fly Away' becomes first Egyptian film to win La Biennale di Venezia Prize at Final-Cut in Venice
The new Riyadh office and planned production hub in Abu Dhabi will be led by James Pearce.
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 ...
This partnership is part of a long-term plan where SBA will take up residency in the forthcoming end-state hub on THE LINE.
Applications are open until August 10 for Saudi women aged 21 and above.
The Arabic version by MBC Group has so far been filmed in locations across the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia.
This strategic move by Neom Media Industries and its partners is set to boost the regional gaming landscape, fostering new opportunities and driving growth in the sector.
The upcoming seasons will be executive produced at Neom by Dubai-based Blue Engine Studios.
The film is supported by the Saudi Film Commission’s Daw Initiative and Neom, which provided incentives and on-the-ground support.
Panelists explored local and hyperlocal trends, OTT strategies, the Saudi sports market and other topics relevant to Media and Entertainment in the Arab world at the conference.
The Saudi pavilion aims to inspire global producers to explore the captivating filming locations of Saudi Arabia.
In addition to the panels, the ACC will reveal a new edition of its Arab Cinema Magazine.
Backed by the Saudi Film Commission, Neom and Riyadh-based production company AlSarid Films, 'Within Sand' is written and directed by first-time filmmaker Moe Alatawi.
Lavor has brought more than 18 years of professional experience to the company.
All signs point to a flourishing Arabic content sector in 2024 with Saudi Arabia contributing significantly to the advancement of this sector.
Utamo represents the most recent addition to the ongoing sustainable regional development unfolding in northwest Saudi Arabia.
As formats compete to dictate trends in a diverse MENA environment, what is the nature of content production? Content experts discuss new trends, upcoming business models, changing consumer behaviours and ...
The unveiling of the project took place in a panel discussion, covering various facets of intellectual property development at the Red Sea International Film Festival.
At the Opening Gala, three honorary awards were presented, with Abdullah Al-Sadhan receiving recognition from Mohammed Al Turki, Diane Kruger being honored by juror Fatih Akin, and Ranveer Singh receiving ...
To date, Neom Media Industries has supported and facilitated more than 35 productions of various scales and genres spanning Hollywood, Bollywood, and the Arab world.
All 26 selected projects will compete for cash prizes offered by the Red Sea Fund, to be awarded by an international jury of producers.
The agreement will allow STC unprecedented access to LEO satellite capacity, allowing it to offer high-speed broadband internet, data services and business continuity solutions across the kingdom.
The Korean Academy of Film Arts will provide training across a range of filmmaking fields to Saudi filmmakers at NEOM.
The film will be released in Saudi Arabia on November 9 via Front Row Arabia.
Initiative aims to strengthen Kingdom's young gaming talent.
The satellite station in Tabuk is expected to be completed by the end of 2023.
The contents of the pavilion include a cinematic exhibition highlighting prominent Saudi films that have earned international awards or impressive box office returns.
The film will tap into Neom’s 40% cash rebate for feature films, TV dramas, reality shows, documentaries and commercials.
With film festivals, grants, new initiatives and rebate programmes, Saudi Arabia is attracting regional and international entities to its shores.
This year's 48Hr Film Challenge has selected 15 teams to create short films within a two-day timeframe.
As part of Venice Production Bridge, ACC will host panel discussions and meetings featuring film professionals from around the Arab world.
Kalantan has become the first female director, the first non-European to win a BAFTA award in the Gamers category.
The locally-financed film will benefit from production support provided by Neom, who are assisting with crew, location scouting, logistics and on-the-ground production expertise.
The combined company will continue to be based in Riyadh, with offices in Dubai and soon in Neom’s Media Hub.
The local game development ecosystem remains ripe with opportunity, with almost 80% of surveyed game producers having up to five years of experience in the industry.
Neom will leverage SRMG's media expertise, extensive portfolio, and established partnerships to expand content production in Saudi Arabia.
Neom currently has a pipeline of 16 productions with up to 40 likely to take place over the next couple of years, according to the head of its media arm, ...
According to the report, by 2025, there will be more than 318m e-sports enthusiasts worldwide, up from 215.2m in 2020.
Over the past couple of years, Arabic content has undergone several stages of evolution, so it's safe to say that the Arab region is ready to emerge as a major player ...
The three-day event highlighted numerous trends and technologies within the media, entertainment and satellite industries.
The aim of the pavilion is to create a space for dialogue and discussion with film industry leaders from around the world.
Casting on 'Riverman' is still underway, with principal photography set for January 2024 in Neom.
Cineom is an ARRI distributor and official service centre for camera systems.
Based on the international format, the new adventure programme will see 100 contestants from around the Arab world compete for a $1m grand prize.
The showcase also celebrated the opening of Neom’s second purpose-built, industry-standard, 2,400 sqm sound stage at its Media Village.
OneWeb will work with member states and other partners to leverage their low Earth orbit constellation to help bridge the digital divide across the DCO member states.
The commission hosted nearly 150 producers, directors, media professionals, and filmmakers from all over the world.
The ACC will also be launching the 18th issue of its Arab Cinema Magazine during the activities of the Berlinale.
This era has been one of the most impressive in the history of the Middle East, with prolific content production increasingly carving a space for itself on the world stage. ...
El Chayeb will report to Ambreen Kazi, Creative Director at Socialeyez.
The new regional headquarters will provide clients with a full range of production capabilities, including a podcast studio, editing suites and a sound stage.
The drama is Saudi filmmaker Moe Alatawi’s debut feature and features an all-Saudi cast led by Ra’ed Alshammari, Adwa Fahd, Muhand Alsaleh, Fatima Alsharif and Obaid Alwadaani.
Neom has hosted about 26 productions in the past 18 months, including 'Desert Warrior'.
