Beyond monetisation, the partnership aims to develop advanced audience analytics to boost campaign performance.
This year’s winners will be revealed during a ceremony on May 17 in Cannes.
Every Ramadan, more than 120 satellite TV channels across the Arab world engage in a high-stakes content race. Scripted dramas – aka musalsalat – become cultural currency, and platforms compete...
Through its newly launched regional arm, MBS MENA Limited, the company will exclusively manage and operate AlUla Studios Powered by MBStudios, marking the MBS Group’s first operational footprint in the...
The FMTS watermarking will allow TOD to identify any sources of piracy and protect all types of content, including immediate intervention during live sports, where every second matters.
Spideo is providing Maraya with its AI-powered semantic recommendation engine, enabling real-time personalisation based on semantic data, user context and editorial objectives.
The key hire is another step in NEP’s strategic investment in the region to bring more production solutions to customers.
The latest deployment is part of a long-term SBA project to upgrade its broadcasting capabilities with state-of-the-art systems to deliver world-class media content across radio, television and digital platforms.
This year includes an enlarged AI Media Zone within a new gallery area, showcasing a growing number of AI-focused exhibitors and providing enriched networking opportunities for a more immersive visitor...
The selection includes three films in Competition, three in Un Certain Regard, one in the Directors’ Fortnight and two documentaries featured in the parallel ACID section.
Through a series of panels, awards and networking events, the ACC will showcase the depth of Arab cinema, delve into major industry developments across the MENA region, and encourage global...
Applications for the 2025–26 cohort are now open on the CNN Academy website and will remain available until June 30, 2025.
Applicants from Qatar and the MENA region including the diaspora, as well as DFI grantees (from any region), are prioritised for participation.
The series tells the story of a mother whose life shatters when she discovers her entire family has been lying to her.
The report sheds light on the major economic damage caused by online piracy across India’s vibrant creative sectors, particularly the film, OTT and television industries, and underscores the urgent need...
BeIN Sports secures three-year deal to broadcast 12 major athletics events across 24 MENA nations.
With the global Pro AV market surging toward $518bn by 2030, the region’s premier event unveils the AI-powered innovations transforming industries—from smart cities to immersive workplaces.
Al-Ikhbariya Syria is now available as part of the Es’hail-2 channel bouquet, joining a growing lineup of premium regional content aimed at diverse viewers across the Arab world.
Tickets for Carmina Burana The Ballet are now available through the Dubai Opera website.
The film is produced by Ayouch’s Ali n’Productions, along with Les Films du Nouveau Monde, Velvet Films, Snowglobe, Viking Films and Staer.
As part of the agreement, Unlimited CARI subscribers will be eligible for cashback rewards upon subscribing to Yango Play.
The UAE recorded a 47% surge and Qatar a 36% increase in viewing minutes following the launch of TOD’s enhanced streaming experience, TOD 2.0.
The film, directed by Laila Abbas, is an incisive portrayal of two sisters navigating the complexities of patriarchal laws and the broader political tensions of the Israeli occupation of Palestine.
SAWA Technologies will now serve the Turkish market with TRIAX's advanced products and solutions, strengthening its regional presence and opening new opportunities for growth.
The Turkish film will be released on May 16, 2025.
Previously, the film was chosen to take part in the Cairo Film Connection during the 45th edition of the Cairo International Film Festival.
This tour features screenings of select Saudi films, followed by engaging dialogue sessions with Saudi filmmakers and talent.
Based on the Argentine series 'La Chica que Limpia' (The Cleaning Lady), this Turkish adaptation brings a cultural perspective and deep emotional resonance to the story.
Early Bird registration for DFM 2025 is now open and runs through May 31.
The content programme features over 350 speakers across eight theatres, offering more than 100 hours of content.
Zavaroglu brings with him more than two decades of experience in the industry.
'The Village Next to Paradise', a Cannes-selected poetic drama by Mo Harawe, centred on a family in a Somali village navigating life between hardship and hope.
Five Saudi documentary highlighting the Kingdom’s heritage will be featured in the programme.
Yalla Green Mobility aims to inspire change by promoting awareness, community engagement and eco-innovation.
The award recognises influential industry leaders whose contributions have raised the profile of Arab cinema on the global stage.
'Now You See Me: Now You Don’t' is part of a growing list of major Hollywood productions filmed in Abu Dhabi.
Under this agreement, Dubai Sports Channels will commence broadcasting the Dutch Championship Eredivisie matches in August.
The film festival returns with powerful stories of identity, resilience and defiance.
The number of films screened reached 504, and these included 17 Saudi films.
Produced by Turkish prodco Medyapim, it will be known locally as 'Oumi' and will also stream on MBC’s global VoD platform Shahid.
The docudrama, set in Lebanon, is a joint production between Lebanon, France, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Tickets for the show are now on sale, with performances scheduled throughout May 2025.
The addition of 'Recipe of Love' and 'Twist of Fate' to the Philippine market underscores the continued global demand for Turkish storytelling, particularly in the romantic comedy genre.
More than half of Ramadan viewership in the APAC and MENA regions now takes place online.
'Norah' is the first Saudi feature film to be shot at AlUla with an all-Saudi cast and more than 40% Saudi crew.
BeIN is the first customer to go live with Synamedia Senza for its new subscription video service.
Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher, Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, Ariana Greenblatt, with Rosamund Pike and Morgan Freeman are seen bringing the heist straight to Abu Dhabi.
The winning projects reflect a diverse range of voices and genres, unified by a format that is redefining modern storytelling.
The multi-year deal will kick off with the 2025-26 season and continue through the end of the 2028-29 campaign.
The Abu Dhabi Film Commission began working with Lionsgate from the early scripting phase in 2023, providing support with location scouting, coordinating with government entities and offering on-the-ground assistance throughout...
All content distributed by APO Group—including text, images, video, and audio—will be made available on AFRICA24 Group’s website in both English and French.
The deals mark a start for Fauna Entertainment’s efforts to expand 'Molang'’s footprint in Turkey and surrounding markets, setting the stage for further regional growth.
With this acquisition, LiveU aims to enhance video monitoring and analytics while expanding AI capabilities.
UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Conference League and Women’s Champions League will continue airing on beIN Sports through 2027.
Over the course of four days, directors will explore their creative voice, gain industry insights and refine their storytelling approach through group work, and one-on-one guidance.
The initiative is designed to support Arab women filmmakers working on fiction or documentary projects at any stage of production.
The series, now in its fifth season, follows a Missing Persons Unit as they race against time to recover the missing, alive.
The Ministry of Culture and TikTok’s collaboration aims to enhance cultural content, support Saudi talent, showcase the Kingdom’s role and promote its heritage.
In this role, Fakhoury will lead the company’s strategic expansion, drive market growth and look to enhance 7awi’s presence in the region.
A joint production between Palestine and the Netherlands, the film is written, directed and edited by Sabrine Khoury.
