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 ...
Now streaming exclusively on Disney+, 'Umami' is a one-shot film that takes viewers inside the chaos of a fine-dining kitchen in Istanbul.
BeIN commentator Asya Abdullah will make history this Friday as the first female to commentate on a football match for MENA’s sports network.
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 ...
With this collaboration, Yango Play subscribers will now have access to the first two seasons of the show, fully localised in Arabic.
The partnership will be enhancing the airline’s in-flight entertainment with "Asharq" network productions.
The Best Short Film Award was presented to Fares Shaheen for his film 'The Red Shoes' from Syria.
The Lebanese-French production delves into societal divides, exploring love across different ages and races.
The expansion also introduces support for Arabic, making Meta AI accessible to even more people across the region.
The partnership renewal was signed at the headquarters of Anghami and OSN+ in Dubai.
The new hub in Media City Qatar will focus on developing multi-platform content covering major global trends.
The partnership aims to enhance customer satisfaction by delivering premium content, exclusive releases and an easy-to-navigate user interface suitable for the entire family.
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 ...
The new 24-hour channel delivers educational content designed to inspire and support early childhood development.
By continuing to localise popular titles, Viu aims to connect global stories with regional audiences.
Users can now listen to the podcast in the app or by simply asking human-like AI assistant Yasmina to play it.
A dedicated section on TikTok will inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and innovators through a diverse array of verified STEM content.
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 ...
At the recent BroadcastPro ME summit, MENA media chiefs discussed key topics including changes in advertising strategies, the evolving SVOD market, the role of GCC regulators in media, the rise ...
Yango Play is currently offering all new users a complimentary 90-day subscription upon joining the super app.
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 ...
The tournament's cumulative linear viewership reached 707.3 million—120% higher than the previous Asian Cup—and social media content generated 1.7 billion views.
The award seeks to recognise outstanding achievement and innovation in Arabic content production, including, short films, commercial videos, podcasts and social media content.
'The Fashionista' is developed and produced by National Creative Industries Group (NCIG Studios) and filmed entirely in Kuwait.
Highlights include stepping into the worlds of 'AlKhallat+', 'RasbRas', and 'Al Rawabi School For Girls', or crafting a personalised fragrance inspired by 'Finding Ola'.
The launch event in Saudi Arabia offered attendees an immersive photography experience with carefully crafted experiential spaces that showcased each camera's unique capabilities.
The collaboration is the first between Yango Play and ThePlanet Studios, and seeks to enrich original Arabic productions while expanding the scope of entertainment tailored to Arab audiences.
New partnership will empower Saudi talent and create diverse stories that inspire and resonate with regional audiences.
Produced by Al-Hajjaj’s House of Comedy, Black Light Operations, and Muvi Studios, the comedy will star Ibrahim Al-Hajjaj, and is being directed by British filmmaker Colin Teague.
The premiere will be accompanied by a red-carpet reception, featuring the film’s stars, creators, and a prominent assembly of media representatives.
Twenty national film companies presented over 110 movies, series and animated films to drive sales to potential customers at the stand.
The Es'hailSat satellite will optimise signal coverage, enabling significant viewership potential for Yafa Medya TV's channels Tayba and Al Tanasuh TV throughout MENA.
DICM 2024 facilitated more than 2,500 B2B meetings, showcasing the latest trends, opportunities, and innovations in the media and entertainment sector.
Open to UAE and Saudi Arabia, those who sign up for a 12-month Viu Premium plan for AED240 will receive a 12-month Careem Plus subscription valued at AED228 for free.
The company's strong performance is marked by an 18% ARPU increase on direct subscribers and 28% growth in streaming engagement.
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 ...
Turkish dramas remain a staple on Viu, PCCW’s pan-regional OTT video streaming service, with their popularity and viewership continuing to grow year after year.
As part of their global expansion and to better manage subscriber growth, TRT aimed to migrate to a scalable cloud infrastructure with advanced video protection and encryption capabilities.
Net profitability across the Group’s three business segments showed solid improvement in 9M 2024, led by Shahid’s performance which delivered a YoY increase of 35.9% in revenue.
Major exhibitors include top names such as TRT, Inter Medya, ZEE Entertainment, Fox Global Entertainment, and Blue Ant Media, TelevisaUnivision, Eccho Rights, and KBS Media.
In addition to the expanded traditional offerings, Warner Bros. Discovery is set to introduce two highly anticipated FAST channels, CNN Fast and a kids FAST channel, to Evision’s Starz On ...
The aim of the programme is to develop narrative television formats set in or related to the Middle East, created by native Arabic speakers from the region.
The landmark agreement covers commercial and residential sectors, including telcos and hospitality industries.
The ASBU BroadcastPro ME Summit serves as top-quality networking platform, enabling one-to-one dialogue and thought-provoking discussions.
The Dammam-based AI hub is expected to boost the countrys GDP by an estimated $71bn over the next eight years.
The season was launched within one week of its telecast in Turkey, complete with Arabic dubbing - a first for the platform.
The Arab Co-Production Salon was established to connect high-level media professionals, producers, and investors in film and TV Content across the Arab world and globally.
Noor Play's 'The Founder Osman', 'Resurrection: Ertugul' and 'Mehmet The Conqueror' are now available on Yango Play with Arabic subtitles for audiences across the Middle East.
The deal includes access to Pay 1 current films, first-run scripted and unscripted series, and a vast selection of library films and series from Miramax, Nickelodeon and Paramount+.
As the Middle East news scene heats up, Sky News Arabia is adopting a data-driven approach to enhance its content and reach a broader audience. In an exclusive interview with ...
The companies will enhance the global distribution network of Arabic-dubbed content, enabling content creators and broadcasters to reach a broader, more diverse audience.
The 3D animated series is directed by Saudi director Saad Aldouweghri, created by British creative director Leo Wilcox and written by Saudi writer Loulwa Alireza.
Historically dominant themes in Arabic scripted content including secrets, betrayal, & mystery have declined giving way to more complex and resonant narratives.
The partnership combines NiS’s expertise in voice dubbing with Sawa Media’s comprehensive suite of services, including production and post-production, channel playout, subtitling, video processing, and smart EPG services.
Although EMEA saw a 7% fall, there was a noticeable increase in the commissioning of African productions, particularly in English, Afrikaans, and Arabic.
DICM is one of the most influential content markets in the MENA region, offering a one-of-a-kind platform for content producers, distributors, broadcasters, and buyers to explore new opportunities.
Jumia customers will benefit from a free one-month subscription to the Twist TV app which specialises in movies, series, and TV programmes.
With Saudi Arabia experiencing a corporate gold rush, the Kingdom’s media assets have become highly coveted on the global stage. Seizing this opportunity, Saudi Broadcasting Authority has launched an online ...
Palestinian films, workshops and panel discussions captivated audiences on the third day of the festival.
Al Arabiya, Al Jazeera Arabic, Shahid and BBC Arabic buy rights for several programmes from the distributor.
