Palestinian documentary ‘LYD’ to screen in Cyprus and Greece
The documentary follows the rise and fall of Lyd, a 5,000-year-old metropolis that was once a bustling Palestinian town until it was conquered by the State of Israel, which was ...
The documentary follows the rise and fall of Lyd, a 5,000-year-old metropolis that was once a bustling Palestinian town until it was conquered by the State of Israel, which was ...
The concept, screenplay and dialogue were crafted by Ahmed Darwish and Mohamed Abdullah, with Ahmed Nader Galal directing the film.
This year, AIFF has added the Black Iris Award for Best Non-Arab Film to its lineup of honours.
Through its participation, the commission seeks to deepen cultural collaboration, expand global partnerships, and showcase the Kingdom’s scenic and cinematic landscapes.
The series, produced by Most Production and directed by Deniz Çelebi Dikilitaş, explores a intergenerational narrative centered on love, hidden truths, and the possibility of redemption.
The move comes amid significant industry momentum in the MENA region, which recorded a 22.8% rise in recorded music revenues in 2024, according to the IFPI Global Music Report 2025.
By integrating the Esports World Cup with Amazon’s Twitch, Prime Video, Wondery and Alexa, the collaboration will create new ways for fans to watch, interact with, and celebrate competitive gaming ...
The festival continues through June 28, wrapping up with the UK premiere of 'Sudan, Remember Us' (2024), directed by Hind Meddeb.
Global media tech giant NEP Group recently unveiled its first large-scale IP-based OB trucks for the Middle East. Speaking exclusively to Vijaya Cherian, senior executives highlight how these agile machines, ...
The series follows Melike, who endured 20 years in prison for the sake of her daughter, only to find herself entangled in a web of deceit upon her release.
The new offices at Expo City Dubai also feature the Fujifilm Technology Centre (FTC), designed to showcase the company’s cutting-edge innovations.
This report dives into the world of AI adoption to explore its benefits, challenges, and how to balance AI innovation with security to safely transform how businesses operate for years ...
HBO Max’s global rollout builds on its earlier 2025 launches in Australia and Türkiye.
Jain will lead Disney’s EMEA content strategy for original productions on Disney+, including commissioning, production management, business affairs and Disney+ originals’ branded acquisitions.
Among the analyzed countries, the average number of ads displayed to a person per day varies from tens to almost 1,600 ads every day.
With plans to scale up to 1GW of capacity across several countries, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Türkiye, this collaboration positions Khazna as a major enabler of the region's AI ...
The partnership drives new ad revenue and enhances viewing experiences across the MENA region.
As part of this strategic transformation, the company unveiled a new and dynamic brand universe for its next phase of growth.
On August 12, a panel of professional jury members will grant awards to the selected winning projects.
The film festival provides a platform for creative collaboration, co-production opportunities and professional dialogue.
Es’hailSat continues growth of video neighborhood at 26° East with the public broadcaster.
'Dune: Awakening' features full support for NvidiaA DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, along with DLSS Frame Generation, DLSS Super Resolution, and Nvidia Reflex, which cuts PC latency by up ...
Rawi works with a diverse group of Creative Advisors and selection committee members from the Arab region and beyond.
To extend its global footprint, Acunmedya, has appointed Accedo to take full responsibility of operating, managing and enhancing the Exxen service.
The drama series, produced by TIMS&B Productions, has so far been licensed in over 30 countries.
Canal already offers a line-up of over 400 live channels in the region, including 28 produced for African audiences.
The series is a spy thriller that follows the leader of undercover CIA operations on the war on terror by enlisting female operatives that are known as Lionesses.
Julie joins MassiveMusic as the company expands its team, client base, footprint and services in the Middle East and North Africa.
Multiply Media Group (MMG) combines BackLite Media, Viola Media and Media 247 to operate one of the UAE’s premium outdoor portfolios with 3,000 units.
The deals also highlight the popularity of Turkish scripted content as a valuable asset in global entertainment strategies.
Clemens, the former Paramount TV Studios boss, will take up the Vice President and Head of International Originals role at Prime Video and MGM Studios.
The partnership aims to select and adapt standout Egyptian and Arab literary works into drama productions for Arab audiences.
The new four-year agreement extends a trusted partnership and reaffirms Blue Lucy’s pivotal role in supporting Banijay Rights’ daily operations across its expansive content portfolio.
The new system aims to unlock potential, stimulate investment, and empower content creators through a flexible environment, streamlined procedures, incentivising exemptions, and strategic partnerships at both local and international levels.
Doha Film Festival to have four competition strands with total of over USD 300,000 in prize money to reward artistic excellence.
The film is a joint German-Palestinian production that delves into themes of female empowerment and familial struggle.
The brand film is now playing across all Vox Cinemas, with wider rollout across digital, social, and out-of-home channels.
Initial conversations began at the SLS Show in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2024, followed by detailed evaluations of potential distributors.
Through this agreement, Italia Film will handle the exclusive theatrical distribution rights of the film across MENA.
This year, the festival welcomes Ireland as Country of Honour, focusing on Irish cinema with a specific section dedicated to it.
These two additions will spotlight deeply human narratives from the Arab world and its diasporas
As part of its participation the commission will screen a selection of short Saudi films under the Saudi Film Nights initiative.
As part of the renewed deal, beIN will continue to hold first and second window rights to several film titles from SPE’s diverse library.
The collaboration between Yango Play and Mondia brings forth enhanced accessibility to digital services through direct carrier billing and bundled service offerings.
The next event at °W13 will be held on June 12th, with the theme focused on Sustainability in Commercial Production.
Aspiring filmmakers in Saudi Arabia aged between 18 and 25 are invited to submit their applications by June 15, 2025.
The film depicts the 2019 overthrow of Sudanese leader Omar Al-Bashir and the subsequent civil war that followed.
The deal marks the US premiere of 'A Little Sunshine', adding the Turkish drama to Hemisphere Media Group’s lineup for Hispanic audiences.
The film is made in association with Missing Piece Films, Working Barn Productions, Maiden Voyage Pictures and Spark Features.
In 2024, viewers across MENA spent 209m+ hours watching content on Twitch
The film is helmed by Muayad Alayan and co-written with Rami Alayan.
During the early bird period, entries can be submitted free of charge, with standard submission fees beginning on July 7.
Each of these six films is represented internationally by MAD World, with MAD Distribution handling sales across the Arab World.
The series has 125 episodes available for international licensing.
Through this collaboration three of Animotion’s series are now available to millions of families via the HappyKids platform.
'Restart' releases at Vox Cinemas across the region on May 29 and tickets are currently on sale.
Rotana Media Services will lead digital ad monetisation, leveraging advanced technology and data-driven strategies to enhance brand engagement.
The partnership will accelerate the creator economy and drive commercial growth by integrating TikTok’s platform with SRMG’s media ecosystem, events and training initiatives.
The partnership was announced during the Open House Demo Experience in Doha, a two-day event showcasing real-time XR and broadcast demonstrations featuring Disguise and Stype.
MAD Solutions handles the film’s distribution in the Arab world, while The Party Film Sales handles worldwide distribution.
