Shahid disclosed that a significant portion, exceeding 86%, of its content is now accessible for viewers to enjoy at no cost through the AVOD model.
The impact of the collaboration on MBC Group, which holds the broadcasting rights for MENA, is still uncertain.
How does the broadcast industry navigate unprecedented levels of technological innovation? Has AI affected the way content is created and streamed? Where do IP standards feature in the decision-making process ...
Exploring and analysing efficient content delivery methods, safeguarding content through anti-piracy measures, leveraging data-driven insights in OTT and addressing the technical challenges associated with live streaming were debated at the ...
Each episode comprises three investors representing the private sector, alongside His Excellency Aymen bin Tawfiq Almoayed, Chairman of Hope Fund, who will represent Hope Ventures on Beban.
The film — which is a joint production between Tunisia, Switzerland, and France — is distributed in the Arab World by MAD Solutions.
As formats compete to dictate trends in a diverse MENA environment, what is the nature of content production? Content experts discuss new trends, upcoming business models, changing consumer behaviours and ...
MBC Group received the market regulator’s approval on November 21 to list its shares on the Tadawul exchange.
The series comprises 10 episodes and is scheduled to premiere on the Arabic streaming platform Shahid.
Dubai serves as a global destination for media companies and professionals, thanks to the support provided by Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City and Dubai Production City, part of TECOM ...
This acquisition with Infty Art aligns with MBC Group's vision to cultivate friendship, introduce social values, and provide entertainment that transcends borders.
Saudi Arabia’s government owns 60% of the broadcaster, while Waleed Al-Ibrahim, the founder and chairman, owns the remaining stake.
Shahid has acquired the series for MENA territories, and Dubai Media secured the rights for its free TV channels, Dubai TV, and Dubai One.
ERCM aims to connect content creators and distributors with platforms seeking top-notch Ramadan content. The fourth edition of the event attracted companies like beIN, Shahid, Studio 100 Media and Abacus ...
Samsung has launched exclusive offers across its MENA eStores to celebrate the growth.
Kuwaiti entrepreneurs who are interested can submit their applications for 'Beban' through the website until September 16.
Ahmed El Cheikh, MENA Distribution and International Development Director at France Médias Monde, shares insights on the network's regional interests and audience expansion strategies in an interview with BroadcastPro ME ...
The ‘What to watch’ feature on Search will give users better access to a range of premium Arabic content on Shahid - available now for UAE residents.
The film is adapted from Ahmed Murad's 1919 novel, who also wrote the screenplay for 'Kira & El Gin'.
Over the past couple of years, Arabic content has undergone several stages of evolution, so it's safe to say that the Arab region is ready to emerge as a major player ...
The growth and expansion of the company has been driven by partnerships across industries, including telcos, device manufacturers, and banks, among others.
MBC Group has expanded its anime content on Shahid and introduced an investment fund for anime production.
The new service allows brands and advertisers to manage their own marketing campaigns from start to finish.
The series is written by Youssr Taher and Rana Abu Al Rish and directed by Khaled El Halafawy.
The extended licensing deal results in the ongoing broadcast of top titles across MBC2 and Shahid.
The streamer's subscribers can now pay for subscriptions via electronic wallets, powered by Paymob.
Vuz will launch special social channels for MBC Group on its platform.
Euronews will be the first and only international news channel available on the streaming platform.
This era has been one of the most impressive in the history of the Middle East, with prolific content production increasingly carving a space for itself on the world stage. ...
The extended deal will allow MBC Group to offer Hollywood, Cartoon Network content until 2026.
The nine-episode series is set in the 1900s and follows the journey of five main characters from around the world who fall into slavery.
The UAE consumer has access to 3.1 VOD services on average, followed by Saudi Arabia (3.0) and Kuwait (2.5).
From niche content to data-driven personalisation at every level, streaming players are using a variety of tactics to bring in new audiences. Delegates at the BroadcastPro ME summit were given ...
A total of $830,000 in cash prizes and $126,000 in-kind prizes were awarded to Saudi, Arab and African projects in the development and work-in-progress stages.
Family-focused content for 2023 will be revealed at E-Ramadan Content Market.
A number of series have been acquired by MBC Group, including 'Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War' by TV Tokyo.
For both local and international players, The Yard Films aims to develop and produce original scripted and non-scripted content.
MBC Group's Shahid will award cash prizes worth $230,000 to three Saudi projects in development and production during the Talent Day programme.
The new digital channel will specialise in broadcasting concerts, artistic shows, entertainment programmes and sporting events.
The local adaptation is already in production with Medyapim, which previously produced the Turkish version of the format, 'Sadakatsiz'.
The partnerships will see Turkish content offered exclusively on MBC channels and Shahid through first-look and volume deal agreements, along with Arabic-language originals produced for the MENA market.
The awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
‘Sikkat Safar’, a Saudi comedy series that premiered on MBC 1 this Ramadan, was well received by GCC audiences. BroadcastPro ME spotlights the show and profiles the production house that ...
FUNN has produced the series based on Emirati author Noura al Noman’s novel of the same name.
Canon recently hosted a panel discussion with three well-known content creators working in different spaces – films, documentaries and social media platforms – to explore how they have evolved on ...
Set in ancient Arabia, 'Rise of The Witches' is based on the Saudi mythology books by Osamah Almuslim.
Shahid has strengthened its distribution through MENA telco partners jumping from 17 to over 30 partnerships in just one year.
'Mica' shows the dichotomy of two worlds in Moroccan society.
More than 135 hours of content will be available exclusively on Emirates’ ice from July onwards.
Think360’s personalisation and insights will help Shahid upsell free AVOD users to its SVOD packages.
The Arabic-language international TV production features Egyptian superstars Asser Yassin and Khaled El Sawy, along with Michael Beach, Pasha Lychnikoff, and Richard De Mayo, among others.
The first production, based on a science fiction novel, is expected to launch on Shahid VIP this July.
The agreement to include additional content on Shahid and live broadcast of the corporation’s channels.
Shahid will also launch a dedicated WWE channel, which will offer the entire WWE Network archive.
The film will be distributed by Vox Cinemas before being available on MBC's Shahid.
According to the report, SVOD revenue will reach $667m by 2026, driven by improvements in connectivity, elevated levels of pay-TV cord-cutting and the launch of new global platforms.
The four-episode programme will run weekly on Shahid starting the evening of February 2, 2022, in line with its release on Bahrain TV.
Monteiro has extensive experience in streaming, most recently serving as Director of AVOD at Arabic content streaming platform Shahid.
Heba Korayem discusses why Netflix had to take down 'The Good Doctor' in MENA and navigates content rights in the region.
It goes without saying that the pandemic has played a major role in accelerating the efforts of all sorts of companies towards digitisation.
