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The second edition is slated for December 1 to 10 and hopes to bring the best in Arab and World Cinema to Jeddah.
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The second edition is slated for December 1 to 10 and hopes to bring the best in Arab and World Cinema to Jeddah.
CinemaCon, which brings together major global players in the motion picture theatre industry from more than 80 countries, is being hosted at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas until April 28.
As part of the global rollout, 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse' was due to be released across the Gulf on May 5.
Saudi Film Commission has licensed 56 theatres with 518 screens in 20 cities since its launch in April 2018.
The company behind the titles 'Jet Warrior', 'Re-Train' and 'Smack Sack' will use the funding to develop games and expand its global presence.
Submissions for the project will be made through the project's portal, which will start accepting entries soon.
According to the study, 78% of its users will likely continue using the service.
In a recent study conducted by Kantar and Snap, 71% of parents in Saudi Arabia are also using Snapchat.
These projects aim to boost global and regional security in addition to creating jobs and enhancing economic prosperity in Saudi Arabia.
In the meantime, BroadcastPro ME is hosting its second annual sports conference, this time under the sponsorship of IP Studios.
The aim of the new service is to ensure continuity of services, extend coverage to remote areas, and increase environment-friendly technologies.
The company will showcase solutions to counter evolving security threats across all domains.
The agreement will encourage collaborations between the two countries in the film, music, design, and fashion industry.
The programme will take a three-pronged approach to developing the sector based on destinations, activities and electronic entertainment.
‘Kandahar’ is financed by Capstone Group and MBC Studios.
Funding applications will be accepted later in 2022 by the ministry.
Saudi Arabia has one of the highest rates of online users, leading to a huge demand for connectivity.
As per the reports, there are 23.5m gaming enthusiasts in the Kingdom, while 21.1m have already played esports titles on a semi-pro or amateur basis.
'Dune,' a science-fiction epic filmed in Abu Dhabi, is also nominated in the fantasy feature film category.
Egyptian comedy 'Waafet Reggaala' earned more than $15m and became the top-grossing title of 2021.
The podcast will seek to be a key point to keep up with the Saudi cultural scene, expressing its issues and developments on a real-time basis.
Following the conference, MDLBeast’s Soundstorm - the music festival in the region - is back for the second time and will offer four days of entertainment.
MRC’s strategy is to deliver the KSA TAM system, which is set to transform Saudi Arabia’s media landscape by providing Gold Standard audience media consumption data that will be used ...
Disney refused to comply with cuts requested by censors in Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and the UAE.
The most significant VR works produced in 2021 will be presented in competition for the Golden Yusr Immersive Award, which includes a $10,000 prize.
‘Desert Warrior’, which started filming in September in Saudi Arabia's smart city Neom, is being touted as the Kingdom’s first tentpole movie.
The film is still listed among upcoming titles in the United Arab Emirates.
According to the report, 54% of regular podcast listeners have increased their consumption in 2021 compared to 2020.
The announcement was made by Arabsat CEO Dr. Badr bin Nasser Al-Suwaidan and Hoshan Group COO Mohamed Mahfouz at the Arabsat stand at CABSAT in Dubai.
The middle east nation is building up the Neom region in the northwest part of the country as a living lab that will focus on the development of the latest ...
Saudi Arabia is also in active discussions over beIN’s claims for damages totalling more than $1bn due to piracy.
Italia Film has propelled Disney’s market share in KSA to 21%, with Warner Bros. in second place at 14%.
Production companies filming in AlUla can benefit from competitive rebates and a range of incentives such as free bespoke production support, it was announced at the Venice International Film Festival.
To date, more than 34 cinemas in 12 cities are operating at full capacity, with a total number of 342 screens and over 35,000 seats.
Mega City Walk will host a 10-screen Muvi cinema complex with 783 seats.
The Geological Survey Authority confirmed that the geophysical survey aims to obtain various high-resolution geological data in the Arabian Shield.
Prince Khalid discussed with Sergey Shoygu ways to enhance military cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Russia.
In addition, Vox Cinemas has just opened a state-of-the-art multiplex at The Spot – Sheikh Jaber in Riyadh and will open a new location in Jubail later this year.
The survey was conducted in two Manga Production offices - the Tokyo office and the Riyadh office.
The investment rate in video and digital content platforms in Saudi Arabia is expected to reach $270m to $320m.
The Saudi delegation also visited Britain to enhance potential cooperation in innovation and space economy between the two countries.
Karam 5 comprises five screens with state-of-the-art auditoriums that include best-in-class projection, sound and seating.
Zain KSA also gained international recognition through earning the award for Saudi Arabias fastest fixed internet from Ookla, owner of SpeedTest.
With the opening of Azizia Plaza 3, there are now six AMC cinemas in Saudi Arabia – five in Riyadh and one in Hafr Al Batin.
The upcoming projects will bring together a band of unconventional storytellers who are passionate about combining narratives drawn from Arab culture with elements of comedy and humanity.
Throughout this programme, Jawwy TV will shortlist the film and series ideas to adapt and produce.
The jury, composed of Nadia Turincev, Meinolf Zurhorst and Yousry Nasrallah, selected and announced the winners.
Users can sign up for a seven-day free trial and subscribe directly to StarzPlay on the Apple TV app for $11 per month.
The concerts will feature prominent Arab artists such as Amr Diab, Rashed al-Majed, Ahlam, and Abadi al-Johar, among others.
The new facility is an eight-screen multiplex located in Al Ahsa Mall, Al Hofuf, in eastern Saudi Arabia.
Through Jawwy TV app, students can access the e-learning channels via multiple features which include the Start Over, Rewind and Catch Up, offering flexibility in managing schedules.
The theatre officially opened on August 13 with a screening of the Saudi feature film 'Shams Al Maaref'.
The programme offers the students a number of scientific topics and experiences related to the space sector.
Around 29% of podcast listeners claim they ‘always listen’ to brand-funded podcasts and over half saying they ‘sometimes’ listen.
Written and produced by Khaled Al-Rajeh, ‘Najd’ is one of the first homegrown films to be screened in the Kingdom.
The Saudi government has terminated beIN’s license for violating its competition law and has imposed a fine of US $2.6m on the Qatari broadcaster.
Piloting 5G-ready technologies will enable STC to lead the 5G trend while harnessing emerging technologies and delivering unlimited network capacities for video services.
231 websites that violate regulations and intellectual property rights will be blocked, the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) announced.
The announcement builds on the success of the companies’ ongoing relationship and expansion of laser solutions in the region.
Saudi Technology Development and Investment Company (TAQNIA) and Lockheed Martin will develop and deploy the new ground segment to ensure the commercial operation of SGS-1.
