Roya Media Group begins filming new season of ‘Watan A’ Watar’ for Ramadan
Filming is expected to continue over the coming weeks in preparation for the show’s Ramadan broadcast.
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Filming is expected to continue over the coming weeks in preparation for the show’s Ramadan broadcast.
The agreement with Effat University’s Cinematic Arts School aims to empower Saudi women filmmakers through financial and professional support.
The docudrama, written and directed by Kaouther Ben Hania, follows the Palestinian Red Crescent’s efforts after five-year-old Hind Rajab was killed amid the Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip.
The new unit will also back distribution strategies for local and international releases, ensuring films reach the audiences they are intended for.
Through this collaboration, select Omantel fibre plans now include the OSNtv Android set-top box, delivering the complete OSNtv universe directly to the TV.
Before joining OSN Group, Teresa served as Brand Director at Neom Media in Saudi Arabia.
The film follows a six-year-old trapped under fire in Gaza as Red Crescent volunteers race against time to save her.
The Women In Cinema Gala encapsulates the Red Sea Film Foundation’s commitment to supporting female filmmakers at every stage of their journey, from concept development to international recognition.
The festival, which has spent two decades establishing its reputation in the competitive short film arena, will hold its first Middle Eastern edition from Dec. 12–14, offering regional filmmakers a ...
Dabis, 2025 Variety International Vanguard Director Award winner, lauded for her fearless work at the event.
Spacetoon confirmed that production on 'Slay-man' is underway, with the series slated for release in mid-2026.
The film transports viewers to 1936, during the height of the Great Palestinian uprising against British Mandate rule.
The industry platform, held alongside the Red Sea International Film Festival, concluded in Jeddah with 10 jury awards and multiple cash and in-kind prizes totalling roughly $700,000.
The annual global club competition returns to Qatar on December 10, 13 and 17, 2025.
This is not merely a “who buys whom” transaction - it is a potential redefinition of who gets to decide what stories are told, how they are distributed and which ...
While the panel acknowledged the advantages of AI in streamlining development and post-production, actor Jared Harris offered a cautionary perspective.
This launch delivers 4K streaming, automatic post-match highlights and personalised features, including watchlists, favourites and intelligent content recommendations.
At the ASBU BroadcastPro ME Summit last month, a panel of experts and innovators deliberated over how Arabic content is scaling in volume, vision, reach and creative impact.
Speaking during a session titled “The Future of Art Is Felt, Not Just Seen,” Lan explored the rapid rise of AI-enabled artistic production.
The film was co-written by Saudi filmmaker Haifaa Al-Mansour, who also directed it.
From early career failures to global success, the star reveals how every pivot came from survival, courage and a refusal to be confined.
Episodes of 'Million Dollar Listing UAE' Season 2 will begin streaming exclusively on StarzPlay starting December 10, 2025, with two new episodes released weekly.
While the panel centred on the future of digital money and infrastructure, the discussion also underscored the UAE’s growing relevance in the global Web3 ecosystem.
Before joining Pixel Artworks, Marta spent eight years at Blit Studio in Barcelona, where she rose to creative director and led major experiential projects for big brands.
Paramount’s bid is backed by $24bn from the sovereign wealth funds of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi, along with Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners.
Telfaz11 will tap MDLBeast Records’ music library and talent network to bring Saudi and regional sounds into its films.
His message aligned with the summit’s mission to empower creators, advance cultural dialogue, and reimagine how international narratives are shaped.
The acquisition will bring together two established video technology providers to form an independent SaaS streaming infrastructure company.
The former CNN chief told Abu Dhabi Summit attendees that in an AI-driven world, niche journalism is the only sustainable path forward.
The session will gather top leaders, policymakers, and experts from governments, global bodies, media and tech.
The film draws inspiration from actual events in Tunisia, where sub-Saharan migrants faced a wave of hostility in the media and on the streets, resulting in violence, unjust detentions and ...
The museum offers visitors a journey through seven thematic sections that span 23 galleries, displaying more than 1,000 artifacts and artworks.
Through this partnership, customers of Emerald, Hekaya, Ahlan, e& Money, e& coins programme and e& Business will gain exclusive access to Arabic and Asian content.
Under the agreement, the partners will co-produce the premium Turkish drama 'Caged Love' (Tutsak Sevda).
Worldwide rights to the film are managed by GoodFellas, while distribution across the MENA region is overseen by Film Clinic Indie Distribution.
The Summit will connect fresh new ideas with the right investment opportunities, enabling the signing of MoUs and partnerships that will propel the sector towards future growth.
Historical action feature 'Unbroken Sword' (working title), directed by Alik Sakharov, is now in pre-production at the studios.
This year’s festival also features a lineup of short films from around the world, including ‘Further’ from US director Forrest Minchinton.
This initiative provides access to exclusive content, networking and tools for creators to produce high-quality, purposeful content, leveraging X's platform for wider reach and monetisation.
The partnership will help Twist expand into the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
BRIDGE Summit 2025 will take place from 8–10 December at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).
Under the agreement, Abu Dhabi Media has secured a slate of Animotion MENA’s acclaimed animation titles for broadcast and digital distribution in the region.
The partnership with E1H opens fresh routes into sports innovation, offering expert guidance and chances for founders to develop their ideas into real businesses.
The series chronicles the investigation into a $100m jewel theft at the Louvre, weaving together witness testimony, forensic insights and detailed reconstructions of how the thieves breached the museum and ...
This marks the debut project in a slate of four films planned for AlUla Studios.
At BRIDGE Summit, Dubai Media City’s participation underscores the potential of the MENA region’s rapidly expanding media market, projected to grow from $17bn in 2024 to $20.6bn by 2028.
All projects are being developed by Miramax’s regional Mena+T unit through its regional headquarters in Doha.
Nahla Al Fahad is regarded as one of the UAE and the Middle East’s foremost directors across commercials, entertainment, documentaries, and music videos.
Each 24-minute episode is hosted by Arva Ahmed, founder of Frying Pan Adventures.
The film is an international co-production involving companies from Egypt, Tunisia, Qatar, Germany, Sudan, France and Saudi Arabia.
The ceremony included a cultural segment where young Chinese and Egyptian filmmakers delivered a bilingual reading of 'The Date with Cinema'.
The initiative is designed to support the advancement of the regional ecosystem while contributing to the growth of Qatar’s creative economy through intensive labs and specialised workshops throughout 2026.
This move comes as part of Seef Properties’ ongoing efforts to enhance visitor experiences and offer innovative entertainment options.
Shams Studios will open with five premium soundstages, totalling 9,600 sqm of indoor space.
The inaugural edition of festival showcased 97 films from 62 countries, screened across four competitive sections as well as a gala strand.
'Tactical Strike' is available on the Apple App Store.
The incentive will allow productions to film parts of their projects in neighbouring Arab countries while still remaining eligible for the programme.
It features a curated lineup of live performances, headline shows and immersive creative experiences that bring a new entertainment dimension to the summit.
The 'James Bond' producer and Bentham are leading the project for EON Productions, with Oyelowo producing for Yoruba Saxon, in collaboration with Katara Studios, which is co-financing the film.
Yango Ads and Tradeling will co-develop AI-driven retail media and AdTech solutions for business and individual buyers across the Middle East.
