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Honor of Kings World Cup set to kick off in Riyadh with $3m prize pool

The KWC is debuting in the Middle East for the first time, signaling the Gulf’s rising influence in global esports.

Huawei expands in-car content offerings with Anghami and Nabd partnerships

This cooperation with the Middle Eastern music streaming platform Anghami and the Arabic news platform Nabd expands Huawei HMS for Car to two core categories of music and news.

Ti22 Films and OSN announce new culinary show ‘Ditch The Silver’

Each 24-minute episode is hosted by Arva Ahmed, founder of Frying Pan Adventures.

Twitch launches Arabic RTL interface to expand accessibility

New right-to-left interface enhances access and inclusion for Arabic-speaking streamers and viewers, opening up fresh opportunities for community building, creative expression, and growth across MENA and beyond.

Arab Podcast Programme showcases emerging regional talent in first week

The training sessions are designed to offer participants a clear idea of fundamental concepts while they gain new skills through hands-on practical training modules.

Arabic Netflix series ‘Catalog’ to premiere on July 17

The show follows Youssef, a devoted father portrayed by Mohamed Farrag, as he struggles to raise his daughter alone after the tragic loss of his wife.

Kino Lorber acquires Gaza documentary ‘Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk’

July 13, 2025

The film is written, directed, shot and edited by Iranian director Sepideh Farsi.

CineMart calls for project submissions for 43rd edition

July 12, 2025

The upcoming edition will mark the introduction of CineMart x HBF, a new official strand spotlighting Hubert Bals Fund-supported projects.

Du expands Disney+ partnership with one-year free access

Disney+ also features parental controls, allowing users to manage content access through PIN-protected profiles and dedicated Kids’ profiles, ensuring a family-friendly experience.

Dubai Studios hosts semi-final judging round of International Emmy Awards

This initiative is part of Dubai Studios’ five-year, multi-layered partnership with the International Emmy Awards.

Red Sea Film Foundation-backed films to premiere at Locarno Film Festival

The Red Sea Film Foundation supported these projects through its Red Sea Fund and Red Sea Souk initiatives.

UAE entities seek director and exec producer from among People of Determination

Abu Dhabi’s CMA and Fingerprint Media sign deal to boost Arabic productions

The three-year collaboration will boost the local Abu Dhabi production slate by an average of two projects per year and source a minimum of 50% of crew from the local ...

Saudi Theatre and Performing Arts Commission to participate in Avignon Festival

Through this presence, the commission aims to highlight Saudi performing arts, introduce contemporary Saudi theatre and foster opportunities for cultural exchange with international audiences.

Charlie Coleman joins Amazon MGM Studios as Head of International Marketing

He’ll report to Sue Kroll, and work closely with distribution and the studio’s Head of Film Marketing, Stephen Bruno.

Lionsgate appoints Adam Fogelson as Vice Chair of Motion Picture Group

Semafor names Matthew Martin as Saudi bureau chief and SWF editor

He will lead the expanding Riyadh team and join the broader editorial group under Semafor Gulf editor Mohammed Sergie.

The Match Factory announces global deals for Palestinian film ‘All That’s Left of You’

The film received support from the Doha Film Institute, OSN+, Media City Qatar and Film Clinic, with the Red Sea Fund serving as an executive producer.

Dubai’s Malayalam radio station Hit 96.7 FM celebrates 21 years

The 21st anniversary celebrations featured a variety of events and activities for more than a month, with the main attraction being the “Hit the Jackpot” on-air contest.

SES introduces new platform for live sports distribution

Dentsu launches sports analytics arm in MENA

The launch is spearheaded by the appointment of Samah Raydan as Vice President of Dentsu Sports Analytics MENA.

Cinema Akil brings back ‘Summer of Classics’ season

Spanning a full century, from the silent wonders of the 1920s to the poetic tales of today, this programme brings together 14 films that continue to move audiences around the ...

Etisalat collaborates with Moonbug Entertainment

Moonbug releases report on what families truly expect from media and marketing

The report comes on the heels of the launch of Moonbug Partner Solutions, a new division that helps brands connect with families through strategic content, campaigns, and collaborations.

AFID awards celebrate Arab talent and storytelling

This year, 18 projects from the Arab world were chosen to compete.

Spacetoon teams up with ALJ Sisters for animated series ‘Happiness Spreaders’

Spacetoon announced that production for 'Happiness Spreader' is already underway, with the series expected to premiere in Q1 2026.

Exclusive – MediaCast launches second MCX experience centre in Dubai

by Vijaya Cherian

The new MCX functions as an interactive hub for broadcasters, filmmakers, musicians, podcasters and students to explore complete creative media workflows.

Savvy partners with PNU to launch Game Art training programme for women

The Game Art training programme is jointly developed between Savvy and Applied College in PNU and is expected to start in September 2025

TwelveP Animation expands kids’ content lineup on Shahid

The partnership will also see the premiere of a new season of 'Orange Moo Cow' on Shahid in July 2025.

Saudi comedy ‘Alzarfa’ tops local box office, outperforming global hits

'Alzarfa' attracted 184,000 admissions and generated a box office gross of $2.4m within its first three days of release, according to data from the Saudi Film Commission.

Fujifilm Instax ME launches campaign for emerging Saudi music talent

The campaign features 10 emerging Saudi artists who use the Instax Wide EVO camera to document their personal journeys, performances, and milestones bringing together music, culture and analogue creativity.

Creative Media Authority and FilmGate partner to boost local production

FilmGate will produce a minimum of 15 productions in Abu Dhabi over the next five years.

Red Sea International Film Festival opens early bird accreditation

Accreditation provides tailored access to screenings, networking events and industry sessions based on the pass selected.

Skandha Media Services collaborates with Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery cited Skandha’s reputation in Asia for delivering major channels across streaming, OTT, and broadcast.

Egyptian action-comedy ‘Darwish’ to release in cinemas on July 17

July 6, 2025

The film is a co-production between One to One, Film Clinic, Vox Studios and Film Square.

Dipesh Makwana joins Alibaba Cloud as Head of GEMS Division

July 5, 2025

His appointment highlights Alibaba Cloud’s focus on expanding regionally and providing tailored cloud solutions that support the UAE’s vision and the growth of media and sports organisations embracing AI.

FMDQ Group and FAR to launch daily broadcast of live African financial news

July 4, 2025

FMDQ Group and Frontier Africa Reports commit to promote greater visibility of African markets, its companies, investments, finance, business and the economies.

Maja Ajmia Zellama’s Têtes brûlées to premiere at Berlinale 2025

‘Tetes brulees’ to make MENA premiere at Amman International Film Festival

July 4, 2025

MAD World oversees the film’s international sales, while MAD Distribution manages its distribution across the MENA region.

Red Sea Film Festival launches $10m fund for Arab, African filmmakers

Red Sea Fund awards nine projects post-production grants in 2025

July 4, 2025

To date, the Red Sea Fund, has supported over 280 film projects, including titles that have gone on to screen at major international festivals and reach wide audiences.

Skandha Media Services expands MENA presence with new office in Dubai

The regional base will enhance client relationships, strengthen partnerships and provide executive-level support.

Amman Int’l Film Festival opens with message of cultural resilience

One of the highlights of this year’s program is 'Ground Zero+', a collection of five short documentaries filmed in Gaza amid the ongoing war.

Viory expands outreach with new deals across Africa and Arab nations

The partnerships aim to strengthen cross-border media collaboration across Africa and the Arab world through content exchange, technological integration, and knowledge sharing.

‘The Silk Kingdom’ breaks viewership records on Yango Play

The series continues to lead the trending charts for the third consecutive day.

Spacetoon Group enters Turkey with Spacetoon Türkiye launch

Spacetoon Türkiye will be spearheaded by Kemal Coşkuner, former General Manager of Disney Channel Türkiye.

ATV Distribution secures new European deals for Turkish series ‘The Nightfall’

The series features lead actors Burak Deniz and Su Burcu Yazgı Coşkun.

Insys and To-Do Media bring Arabic content to mobile devices

Roya Media Group and 1001 OPS to expand digital entertainment across Jordan and Iraq

Under the deal, Roya will share its premium channels and originals on 1001, while 1001 will supply exclusive series and popular content to Roya’s streaming platform.

Vox Cinemas launches Jurassic Café Takeover to celebrate ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’

Al Arabiya deploys Ross Video camera systems at new Al Hadath studio in Riyadh

The newly integrated camera robotics system enables the studio to automate a wide range of shots with pinpoint accuracy.

Front Row and Empire Entertainment to release Lebanese film ‘Disorder’ on July 10

Front Row will be announcing the exact dates for the film’s regional and global roll-out in early July.

WBD and Etisalat launch first free kids’ FAST channel on StarzOn

Viewers can enjoy a regularly updated selection of family-friendly shows such as 'Tom & Jerry', 'Gumball', 'Ben 10', 'Teen Titans Go' and 'Scooby-Doo'.

MultiChoice Nigeria slashes DStv decoder price by 50%

The move is viewed as an effort to address falling subscriber numbers and make DStv more accessible during Nigeria’s economic challenges.

Location Managers Guild Int’l nominates Egypt Film Commission

LMGI president John Rakich and Nancy Haecker are chairing the 2025 awards committee.

Vox Cinemas launches Jurassic Café Takeover to celebrate ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’

'Jurassic World Rebirth' will be released regionally on July 3.

Viu launches Arabic reality special ‘The Big Bang Birthday’ featuring Arab creators

Directed by Farah Alameh, a Lebanese independent filmmaker and lecturer at Lebanese University, the special combines a clear visual identity with narrative sensitivity.

SAWA Rights and W-Sport partner to bring women’s sports channel to MENA

W-Sport offers an extensive portfolio of women's sports content, including up to 10 live football matches each week from top leagues .

1001 partners with Wide.net to deliver premium Arabic entertainment

The first phase will see the launch of acclaimed Arabic TV shows and movies, backed by targeted campaigns during key national holidays.

Doha Film Institute announces 2025 Spring Grants supporting 45 film projects

Five projects by Qatari and Qatar-based creators, together with 16 projects led by women filmmakers and 12 by returning directors.

‘Once Upon a Time in Gaza’ by Nasser brothers to screen four times at Cannes 2025

Golden Apricot Festival to screen two MAD films in Regional Competition

Following their world premieres at Un Certain Regard – Cannes 2025, both films are now heading to Yerevan.

Egyptian film ‘Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo’ set for Arab world release

Amman International Film Festival unveils sixth edition lineup

The AIFF will present 23 regional premieres, including 16 films making their world premiere.

Deloitte and AWS strengthen ties to advance Middle East digital transformation

June 29, 2025

A new regional initiative aims to accelerate cloud adoption, AI and innovation across major industries, targeting $1bn in services by 2030.

Saudi filmmaker Faris Godus’ ‘Fever Dream’ now streaming on Netflix

June 29, 2025

The film follows a retired football star, hounded by the media, who joins forces with his daughter to seize a chance to take revenge on a powerful social media platform.

Asharq Discovery licenses documentary series ‘Parenthood’ from All3Media

June 28, 2025

Driven by Sir David Attenborough’s narration, 'Parenthood' captures the high-stakes challenges of animal parenting—from spiders to giraffes, otters to crabs, dolphins to hippos, chimpanzees to lions.

Survival of the Smartest: Cloud Playout as a Strategic Weapon

by Graham Sharp

June 27, 2025