More than 50 exhibitors from last year are returning, reflecting the event’s consistent growth and industry confidence.
With just a month remaining, Dubai International Content Market (DICM) 2025 is set to take place on November 4–5 at Madinat Jumeirah. The event will unite top content creators, buyers and investors from around the world in the heart of Dubai.
More than 90 exhibitors and 250+ buyers from over 50 countries are confirmed, with over 500 pre-scheduled meetings already booked through the Content Business Hub. A standout feature of the event is its strong regional buyer participation, with major broadcasters including MBC, OSN, Shahid, StarzPay, TOD, Abu Dhabi Media, Dubai Media, Oman TV and Qatar Media Corporation all set to attend. Their presence ensures international exhibitors gain direct access to key decision-makers shaping the region’s fast-growing content market.
Reflecting its international reach, DICM 2025 will feature national and international pavilions from several countries. Among them are the ICC Pavilion from Turkiye, KOCCA and JCIA Pavilions from Korea, and the Roskino Pavilion, each showcasing a diverse range of high-quality content and promoting creative collaboration with the MENA region.
Complementing the business meetings, the DICM Talks sessions will offer valuable industry insights, covering emerging trends such as Ramadan programming, micro-dramas, the evolution of sports media rights, and the global rise of Arabic cinema. Panels will feature senior figures from MBC Group, Katara Studios, Film Clinic, Omdia, Fifth Season, Gazprom Media, Zee and RefleKT Media, among others, offering a deep dive into the shifts shaping the future of content.
A highlight of this year’s edition is the launch of Spotlight Stories: The DICM Pitching Challenge, which will provide regional storytellers with a platform to present their ideas to an esteemed jury comprising Madonna Khafaja and Ali Ghamlouch (Whitebee Media), Michel Zreik and Badih Fattouh. The winning pitch will receive a certificate and an opportunity for potential development with producers and platforms.
The Producers Connect Hub also returns stronger than ever, creating a dedicated space for co-production matchmaking and collaboration opportunities. With co-productions in MENA growing at over 20% year-on-year, this hub is set to be the heartbeat of cross-border storytelling.
From global giants like Globo, Eccho Rights, TelevisaUnivision, ATV, Inter Medya, Global Agency and Fantawild to regional champions such as Stars Media, Union Media and Animation Plus, the exhibition floor reflects both diversity and depth across drama, formats, documentaries, kids and animation.
As global players and regional leaders prepare to gather in Dubai this November, DICM 2025 promises to be more than just a market. It is a bridge between cultures, a launchpad for new collaborations, and a hub where the future of entertainment is shaped. With unmatched access to buyers, co-producers, and decision-makers from across the world, the time to secure your place is now.
The Dubai International Content Market is organised annually by INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions Org., a member of INDEX Holding.
