Case Studies

June 23, 2025

What happens when a global survival format gets a cultural reboot in the heart of Neom? In an exclusive interview with Vijaya Cherian, Blue Engine’s Ziad Kebbi and MBC’s Hussein...

Fuelling a new era in sports broadcasting

by Vijaya Cherian and Kalyani Gopinath

June 12, 2025

Global media tech giant NEP Group recently unveiled its first large-scale IP-based OB trucks for the Middle East. Speaking exclusively to Vijaya Cherian, senior executives highlight how these agile machines,...

Evision bowls MENA over

May 12, 2025

Tapping into the MENA region’s growing passion for cricket, evision has built a dominant sports portfolio through smart rights deals, platform innovation and unique monetisation strategies. In an exclusive conversation...

Transforming Arabic content: Studios, Producers and Regional Impact

April 25, 2025

With more demand for Arabic-language content, film production companies are ramping up investment and intensifying their content libraries. Blending culture and drama, tradition and modernity, these stories are increasingly drawing...

Ushering in a new era of sports broadcasting

April 24, 2025

At the BroadcastPro Summit KSA, the sports panel dived into the game-changing trends redefining sports broadcasting, from storytelling and remote production to automation, AI and fan personalisation. Here’s a closer...

Asharq Egypt upgrades to remote production

April 16, 2025

When Asharq Egypt set out to redefine its live production capabilities, it envisioned a state-of-the-art remote production studio that would seamlessly connect Cairo to its Dubai headquarters. To bring this...

Taking the lead in Abu Dhabi’s production scene

April 14, 2025

From film sets and drama productions to fight nights, Space42 Arena has swiftly established itself as one of Abu Dhabi’s most dynamic creative hubs. Mohamad Yehya, CEO of LEAD Projects...

Nukta delivers digital news on the dot

March 24, 2025

A new venture in Dubai is set to reshape news delivery in South Asia, combining expert journalists with cutting-edge technology. We dive into the tech details with Nukta CTO Sohail...

Cooking up a storm

by Nusrat Ali

February 18, 2025

Nahla Elmallawany’s Qeesh Productions has been whipping up a storm in the world of culinary programming. Its innovative productions, featuring whimsical escape rooms, musicals and celebrity chef competitions, have spiced...

Gauging the pulse of a nation with ArtBeat

by Nusrat Ali

February 13, 2025

To commemorate Qatar’s 53rd National Day, Media City Qatar partnered with ID8 Media & Google Cloud to launch the Qatar ArtBeat initiative. The project harnessed the power of artificial intelligence...

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 regional and global impact of Arabic content

December 19, 2024

How do Arabic productions resonate globally while maintaining cultural integrity, and what are the challenges of monetising Arabic content in non-Arab markets? Industry experts got together at the BroadcastPro Summit...

Strategic innovations in sports broadcasting and fan engagement

December 17, 2024

At the recent BroadcastPro ME summit, over 300 industry professionals gathered for a day of knowledge sharing and networking. One of the highlights was our sports panel, which discussed monetisation...

BeIN Sports to broadcast FIFA Intercontinental Cup 202 finals

December 10, 2024

The matches will be aired on the group's flagship sports channel, beIN Sports, in 39 countries across the Middle East & North Africa, France, Asia-Pacific and North America.

Turkey’s RTUK blocks Deutsche Welle and Voice of America over licensing issue

Turkish censor board cracks down on TV shows

December 3, 2024

Citing violations of national values, RTÜK has taken the programmes off air for a period of two weeks due to their violent content.

Fields of gold

November 14, 2024

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...

Radio Bahrain Business Club concludes second edition with over 400 participants

November 13, 2024

Radio Bahrain Business Club showcased a series of workshops focused on innovative digital marketing strategies and the enduring power of radio, emphasising Radio Bahrain’s unique position as a hybrid platform...

New school of thought

November 7, 2024

BroadcastPro ME takes a tour of the cutting-edge studio at the Higher Colleges of Technology’s Yas campus, integrated by Advanced Media Trading. This state-of-the-art facility promises to ignite creativity and...

Technology, media entities unite to build trust in online content

Keeping up with the FAST crowd

September 24, 2024

In recent years the streaming industry has witnessed a significant shift in viewer preferences, with free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) surging in popularity. According to a recent Omdia report, while...

The power of 8

September 16, 2024

Channel 8, Iraq’s latest television station, is making a splash with its impressive state-of-the-art studios and a vision to captivate diverse audiences. Vijaya Cherian takes a tour of the modern...

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...

Cashing in on the stream

July 22, 2024

Industry experts gathered for a roundtable organised by BroadcastPro ME and Cleeng in Dubai to discuss how to future-proof their OTT services.

Raindance Film School gears up for virtual production course

June 19, 2024

The academic institute has collaborated with Garage Studio and partners in the emirate to ensure a well-rounded start to the curriculum.

BarCoe Studios – Inventing tomorrow from the dreams of today

June 12, 2024

The new immersive studio in Abu Dhabi will showcase regional talent to the world.

The underrated value of the Arabic content market: 2024 Ramadan drama industry

by Heba Korayem

June 4, 2024

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...

CNBC’s Expansion Drive

May 30, 2024

CNBC Arabia’s Doha IP production centre commenced operations early this year. The multi-million-dollar studio is a crucial part of the channel’s ambitious expansion plan, which encompasses setting up multiple production...

The Reel Deal

May 28, 2024

Egypt’s rich cinematic history, spanning over a century, faces imminent risk from decay. We look at how Egyptian Media Production City is spearheading a groundbreaking restoration project to restore its...

Trends shaping the future of OTT in MENA

April 22, 2024

The inaugural BroadcastPro KSA summit brought together regional experts to take a closer look at personalised content strategies, diverse monetisation models and cutting-edge technologies driving the OTT landscape in the...

Bahrain sets new broadcasting protocol

April 18, 2024

Bahrain’s Ministry of Information recently went live with an IP-based multi-channel playout system, setting a precedent as the first government entity in the GCC to implement the technology. In an...

From script to screen

April 4, 2024

Making waves in the digital drama scene, Egyptian filmmaker Tarek Nasr, the creative force behind hits like 'The Giza Killer' on Shahid, opens up to BroadcastPro ME about his content...

What lies beneath

March 21, 2024

When Turkish DoP Murathan Yildiz joined a group of ten professional underwater photographers and technical divers from across the globe for a five-day expedition in Gallipoli, Turkey to capture some...

Embracing the personal approach

March 18, 2024

Streaming services acknowledge that personalisation is the cornerstone of an enhanced entertainment experience. However, its efficacy hinges on a raft of factors that shape its success or failure. In a...

What to expect in 2024 – Prediction III

February 22, 2024

With major streaming services raising their prices and clamping down on subscriptions, more customers, especially millennials, are turning to FAST channels.

Changing channels: How MENA CEOs are adapting to disruption

by Keith J Fernandez

February 5, 2024

How do broadcasters chart a steady course as turbulence and disruption become the new normal? Streaming, in particular, has upended broadcast business models in the region. In a special CEO...

Virtual production pumps up creativity

January 17, 2024

A MarketsandMarkets report predicts the global virtual production market will reach $5.1bn by 2027, with a 14.5% CAGR from $3.1bn in 2023. Recognising the growing regional and regional interest, BroadcastPro...

OTT technologies: Building, securing & delivering content

January 15, 2024

Exploring and analysing efficient content delivery methods, safeguarding content through anti-piracy measures, leveraging data-driven insights in OTT and addressing the technical challenges associated with live streaming were debated at the...

From breaking news to breaking ground

January 8, 2024

Alghad TV recently migrated its operations to a brand-new facility, an opportunity to implement a tech overhaul that has transformed it from a conventional news channel into a cutting-edge broadcasting...

Trends and tech change the game in MENA

December 20, 2023

The sports media industry in the Arab world is rapidly evolving due to a slew of emerging tech and swiftly changing viewer trends. Market leaders discuss the state of the...

The future of content creation in MENA: Trends and business practices

December 18, 2023

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...

From views to value, the monetisation trends shaping OTT today

by Keith J Fernandez

December 11, 2023

As the OTT media space becomes increasingly competitive, industry professionals at the ASBU BroadcastPro Summit discussed ways to improve viewer engagement and monetisation to stay in the race.

OSN’s smart move

November 16, 2023

OSN has unleashed a new entertainment experience with the roll-out of OSNtv, a smart box that seamlessly integrates the pay-TV operator’s channels with a viewer’s favourite apps as well as...

Capturing Comedy

November 13, 2023

When WonderWeb was roped in to film this year's Dubai Comedy Festival, which took place at different venues across the emirate, there were some prerequisites. Despite that, it is reported...

Blinx blazes bold digital trail

November 6, 2023

A cutting-edge digital media hub has emerged in Dubai, designed to meet the demands of a tech-savvy, digitally immersed Arab audience. With a strong focus on providing content optimised for...

Sports sensation

October 19, 2023

Iraqi Media Network (IMN) undertook a complete overhaul of its sports channel as part of its efforts to give sports fans a better experience. Systems integrator Wave Media Solutions was...

Indexing news with AI

October 16, 2023

Asharq News partnered with Newsbridge to develop an AI-powered indexing technology that summarises hundreds of hours of recorded content, offering its news staff enhanced efficiency. BroadcastPro ME brings you the...

StarzPlay’s stellar telco entry

October 12, 2023

StarzPlay has evolved over the years from being solely an OTT player in the MENA market to offering its robust tech platform to telcos and studios, both locally and globally....

Resounding success: Bahrain’s cutting-edge radio facility

October 9, 2023

Bahrain recently inaugurated a brand-new futuristic radio facility intended to house private radio stations. Eng Abdulla Ahmed Al Balooshi, Assistant Undersecretary of Technical at Bahrain’s Ministry of Information, takes Vijaya...

Oman’s Ministry of Information implements extensive upgrade with UBMS and EVS

September 25, 2023

With an ageing broadcast system that had reached the end of its lifecycle, Oman's Ministry of Information roped in systems integrator UBMS for a complete overhaul. BroadcastPro ME goes behind...

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...

Building on the Bedrock of Streaming

September 4, 2023

Ahead of IBC, Jonas Engwall, CEO at Bedrock Streaming talks to BroadcastPro ME, discusses the company's unwavering commitment to streaming and delves into their strategic approach, highlighting how it positions...

From rookie to Cannes sensation: Dubai filmmaker strikes gold

August 4, 2023

Shihan Shoukath, who made headlines with his directorial debut ‘Deadline’ at various film festivals including Cannes, talks about the making of his short film and the role that Blackmagic RAW...

Alaraby TV revolutionises election coverage

August 3, 2023

Qatari broadcaster Alaraby TV set a new benchmark in election coverage by developing a data platform in-house and innovatively combining AR, VR, and AI technologies to provide viewers with an...

Enter the Archives: Where the past meets the future

by Luke Smedley

June 22, 2023

Investing in and opening up footage archives can be commercially and creatively lucrative for content owners. At a time when countries across the Middle East are becoming more prominent on...

Lights, Camera, Action, Education!

June 5, 2023

Middlesex University's film graduates showcase their original short productions on Xtreme, the MENA region’s largest screen, at Roxy Cinemas, Dubai Hills Mall.

Cannes’ first global virtual production summit

June 5, 2023

The summit, put together by Disguise and Film Soho, included free training, hands-on access to tech solutions, talks and demos.

Tracking Ramadan 2023 trends

by Heba Korayem

June 5, 2023

Ramadan is a standout period in MENA media entertainment, when we see some of the finest productions in the region showcased. Heba Korayem, an expert in the Arabic content market...

Creating cricket for a multi-platform viewership

May 30, 2023

The Future of Sports Broadcasting Summit 2023 brought together a panel that discussed cricket's meteoric rise in the sports industry today, and steps to leverage innovative measures for enhanced commercial...

Turning passion into profit

by Keith J Fernandez

May 29, 2023

How do broadcasters offset the stratospheric ticket cost of sporting rights? Can sports subscribers be converted into entertainment consumers? And how can value leaks be plugged? A panel of MENA...

Breathing new life into advertising