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Taking the lead in Abu Dhabi’s production scene

Taking the lead in Abu Dhabi’s production scene

by Staff Reporter

From film sets and drama productions to fight nights, Space42 Arena has swiftly established itself as one of Abu Dhabi’s most dynamic creative hubs. Mohamad Yehya, CEO of LEAD Projects...

Cooking up a storm

Cooking up a storm

February 18, 2025

Nahla Elmallawany’s Qeesh Productions has been whipping up a storm in the world of culinary programming. Its innovative productions, featuring whimsical escape rooms, musicals and celebrity chef competitions, have spiced...

The regional and global impact of Arabic content

The regional and global impact of Arabic content

by Staff Reporter

December 19, 2024

How do Arabic productions resonate globally while maintaining cultural integrity, and what are the challenges of monetising Arabic content in non-Arab markets? Industry experts got together at the BroadcastPro Summit...

Strategic innovations in sports broadcasting and fan engagement

Strategic innovations in sports broadcasting and fan engagement

by Staff Reporter

December 17, 2024

At the recent BroadcastPro ME summit, over 300 industry professionals gathered for a day of knowledge sharing and networking. One of the highlights was our sports panel, which discussed monetisation...

Fields of gold

Fields of gold

by Vijaya Cherian

November 14, 2024

Katara Studios recently launched its second Arabic co-production, 'Chasing Dreams', on MBC Group’s streaming platform Shahid. Hussein Fakhri, Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Producer at Katara Studios, talks to BroadcastPro...

New school of thought

New school of thought

by Vijaya Cherian

November 7, 2024

BroadcastPro ME takes a tour of the cutting-edge studio at the Higher Colleges of Technology’s Yas campus, integrated by Advanced Media Trading. This state-of-the-art facility promises to ignite creativity and...

Building a robust narrative

Building a robust narrative

Local content is booming in the Arab world and the opening up of Saudi Arabia’s media landscape has especially seen an unprecedented rise in creative and local productions. At a...

Raindance Film School gears up for virtual production course

Raindance Film School gears up for virtual production course

by Vijaya Cherian

The academic institute has collaborated with Garage Studio and partners in the emirate to ensure a well-rounded start to the curriculum.

BarCoe Studios – Inventing tomorrow from the dreams of today

BarCoe Studios – Inventing tomorrow from the dreams of today

by Staff Reporter

The new immersive studio in Abu Dhabi will showcase regional talent to the world.

The underrated value of the Arabic content market: 2024 Ramadan drama industry

The underrated value of the Arabic content market: 2024 Ramadan drama industry

by Heba Korayem

Despite steady production values and the release of brand-new content, the overall Arabic content market remains underrated due to a lack of measurement and data. Heba Korayem explores the dynamics...

The Reel Deal

The Reel Deal

by Staff Reporter

Egypt’s rich cinematic history, spanning over a century, faces imminent risk from decay. We look at how Egyptian Media Production City is spearheading a groundbreaking restoration project to restore its...

From script to screen

From script to screen

by Kalyani Gopinath

Making waves in the digital drama scene, Egyptian filmmaker Tarek Nasr, the creative force behind hits like 'The Giza Killer' on Shahid, opens up to BroadcastPro ME about his content...

Virtual production pumps up creativity

Virtual production pumps up creativity

January 17, 2024

A MarketsandMarkets report predicts the global virtual production market will reach $5.1bn by 2027, with a 14.5% CAGR from $3.1bn in 2023. Recognising the growing regional and regional interest, BroadcastPro...

Capturing Comedy

Capturing Comedy

by Staff Reporter

November 13, 2023

When WonderWeb was roped in to film this year's Dubai Comedy Festival, which took place at different venues across the emirate, there were some prerequisites. Despite that, it is reported...

Exclusive: Omar Hilal on ‘Voy! Voy! Voy!’ ahead of theatrical release

Exclusive: Omar Hilal on ‘Voy! Voy! Voy!’ ahead of theatrical release

by Vijaya Cherian

September 11, 2023

'Voy! Voy! Voy!', Omar Hilal’s directorial debut, is awaited with huge anticipation as it gears up for a theatrical premiere in various Arab countries this month. A collaborative effort between...

From rookie to Cannes sensation: Dubai filmmaker strikes gold

From rookie to Cannes sensation: Dubai filmmaker strikes gold

by Staff Reporter

Shihan Shoukath, who made headlines with his directorial debut ‘Deadline’ at various film festivals including Cannes, talks about the making of his short film and the role that Blackmagic RAW...

Enter the Archives: Where the past meets the future

Enter the Archives: Where the past meets the future

by Luke Smedley

Investing in and opening up footage archives can be commercially and creatively lucrative for content owners. At a time when countries across the Middle East are becoming more prominent on...

Lights, Camera, Action, Education!

Lights, Camera, Action, Education!

by Staff Reporter

Middlesex University's film graduates showcase their original short productions on Xtreme, the MENA region’s largest screen, at Roxy Cinemas, Dubai Hills Mall.

Cannes’ first global virtual production summit

Cannes’ first global virtual production summit

by Staff Reporter

The summit, put together by Disguise and Film Soho, included free training, hands-on access to tech solutions, talks and demos.

Tracking Ramadan 2023 trends

Tracking Ramadan 2023 trends

by Heba Korayem

Ramadan is a standout period in MENA media entertainment, when we see some of the finest productions in the region showcased. Heba Korayem, an expert in the Arabic content market...

Saudi Arabia’s film scene

Saudi Arabia’s film scene

by Charlene Deleon-Jones

February 10, 2023

In AlUla and across Saudi Arabia, the emerging screen sector is lifted by the ambition and potential of young Saudi nationals.

From talent to telcos, CEOs discuss industry challenges

From talent to telcos, CEOs discuss industry challenges

by Staff Reporter

January 23, 2023

As broadcasters look beyond the seismic shifts of the past couple of years, continued investment and new types of partnerships will be essential to assuring business continuity, industry CEOs said...

The changing face of regional content production

The changing face of regional content production

by Staff Reporter

January 21, 2023

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....

Blackmagic gives ‘Kyaddala’ big boost with resolve

Blackmagic gives ‘Kyaddala’ big boost with resolve

by Vijaya Cherian

November 28, 2022

'Kyaddala''s intense storyline instantly won the hearts of millions of viewers in Africa for its powerful portrayal of young adult issues on the continent. We bring you a behind-the-scenes look...

An ‘Aws’ome strategy

An ‘Aws’ome strategy

by Vijaya Cherian

October 18, 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...

Canon’s African dream

Canon’s African dream

by Sarah Nathan

October 17, 2022

Africa’s evolving content landscape has inspired many global companies to set up shop in the region but few have gone the extra mile like Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA)....

‘Red carpet, not red tape’ is our mantra – Wayne Borg

‘Red carpet, not red tape’ is our mantra – Wayne Borg

by Vijaya Cherian

October 10, 2022

Neom’s media head honcho Wayne Borg is forging ahead with a raft of infrastructural investments and initiatives intended to make Saudi Arabia’s newest development an integrated media hub with all...

Dubai’s own destination recording studio

Dubai’s own destination recording studio

by Vijaya Cherian and N Nomani

September 19, 2022

The multi-million-dollar Firdaus Studio by AR Rahman at the Expo 2020 site, now called Expo City Dubai, boasts many firsts. It is the region’s only music studio to be mentored...

The Cinema Aficionado

The Cinema Aficionado

by Vijaya Cherian and N Nomani

September 5, 2022

There are movie fans, there are film lovers, and then there are cinephiles – such as Butheina Kazim, founder and MD of Cinema Akil, a trailblazer in the heart of...

Why content is king – perspectives from content creators and filmmakers

Why content is king – perspectives from content creators and filmmakers

by Vijaya Cherian

August 27, 2022

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...

BKP opens Neumann dedicated space in Dubai

BKP opens Neumann dedicated space in Dubai

by Vijaya Cherian

August 18, 2022

The Neumann Studio @ BKP, a collaborative project between Sennheiser Middle East and Barry Kirsch Productions, featuring a mix of new gear, promises to take audio content creation to the...

PLG raises the stakes

PLG raises the stakes

by Vijaya Cherian and N Nomani

Power League Gaming, MENA’s full-service gaming and esports activation company, has upped its game with a state-of-the-art $1.5m virtual production studio designed to give it an edge over the competition....

MENA sports production – The missing links

MENA sports production – The missing links

by Sarah Nathan

BroadcastPro ME teamed up with Abu Dhabi-based media company IP Studios to host a discussion in Arabic – a first for the market – on MENA sports production. Sarah Nathan...

Striking the right note

Striking the right note

by Vijaya Cherian and N Nomani

A brand-new music recording studio in Dubai has become the go-to destination for many musicians and podcast hosts. With an ambience designed to inspire creativity, state-of-the-art infrastructure and a range...

Driving good storytelling

Driving good storytelling

by Sarah Nathan

Lina Matta has plenty of notches to her belt, from starting as a reporter in her home country, to producing documentaries in the US, to her current role as Director...

The big move

The big move

by Vijaya Cherian

Seven years after opening a small office with five employees in Dubai’s Jumeirah Lake Towers, Augustus Media has moved into a 1,100sqm facility at Dubai Production City. BroadcastPro ME takes...

Bringing virtual production to the Middle East

Bringing virtual production to the Middle East

by Vijaya Cherian

In 2020, 'The Mandalorian' marked a paradigm shift for filmmakers and producers. Inspired by its trailblazing production that saw an impressive combination of extended reality and virtual production, Fractal Studio...

Advanced Media adopts structural changes to achieve vision

Advanced Media adopts structural changes to achieve vision

by Vijaya Cherian

From a small office in Bur Dubai to three facilities in the UAE, a service centre in Egypt and a full-fledged showroom and service operation in Saudi Arabia, Advanced Media...

Keeping the stakes high

Keeping the stakes high

by Vijaya Cherian and Sarah Nathan

When Saudi Sports Company (SSC) wanted an innovative production and broadcast solution to take some of its less exposed events to air, it turned to a cloud-based set-up. In cooperation...

Game for more

Game for more

by Vijaya Cherian

January’s Super Cup wasn’t just a thrilling football match between two stalwart teams, it marked the debut of a number of exciting firsts on the UAE football scene, from buggy...

Women on a mission

Women on a mission

by Vijaya Cherian

February 21, 2022

Powerful female voices are emerging on the MEA film landscape, and their stories are receiving recognition and applause across the globe. Canon brought together a small group at Expo 2020...

Breaking the mould with ‘The Red Ape Family’

Breaking the mould with ‘The Red Ape Family’

by Vijaya Cherian and Sarah Nathan

February 7, 2022

An NFT-starring sitcom – conceived, designed and produced in Dubai – has gone viral online and made $1m even before its official screening. BroadcastPro ME, in an exclusive interview with...

The Big Pitch

The Big Pitch

by Nishtha Singh

October 21, 2021

'The Alexandria Killings' will be produced under the Yalla Yalla banner, with globally renowned writers Terry George and Mariam Naoum co-writing the film. But before it took this fascinating turn,...

Game on!

Game on!

by Vijaya Cherian

BroadcastPro Middle East's inaugural virtual sports broadcasting conference explored how the arrival of OTT and the more recent Covid-19 lockdown have impacted sport and disrupted traditional methods of production, rights...

Content production in MENA: Digging deeper into the dynamics

Content production in MENA: Digging deeper into the dynamics

by Guest Columnist

The Arabic content market is a complex labyrinth that requires a fair degree of expertise to navigate, and the entry of new platforms has added to this complexity. Content expert...

Content production in MENA: Digging deeper into the dynamics

MENA’s Content King

by Vijaya Cherian

One of the biggest MENA production houses has remained resilient in the face of the lockdown that crippled the production industry worldwide last year. Cedars Art Production (Sabbah Brothers) CEO...

Sky News Arabia’s vertical approach

by Staff Reporter

February 17, 2021

With research and surveys showing that more than half of all video content is now consumed on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, Abu Dhabi-based broadcaster Sky News Arabia...

Mariam Al Serkal on navigating new boundaries

Mariam Al Serkal on navigating new boundaries

by Staff Reporter

February 12, 2021

Mariam Al Serkal is one of a handful of Emirati women helming a TV channel in the UAE, with great success since she joined Majid TV three years ago. Under...

Kaveh Farnam’s reel story

Kaveh Farnam’s reel story

by Vijaya Cherian

February 8, 2021

Best known in Dubai as the CEO of Advanced Media for the last two decades, in recent years he has also garnered awards for some of the films he has...

In conversation with award-winning Egyptian director Marwan Hamed

In conversation with award-winning Egyptian director Marwan Hamed

by Shifa Naseer

January 10, 2021

A new wave of filmmakers has emerged in the Arab world over the last decade or so, few of them with more critical acclaim and financial success than Marwan Hamed....

An appetite for animation in the UAE

An appetite for animation in the UAE

by Shifa Naseer

November 16, 2020

Senior executives at Spacetoon Family and Kids TV, Bidaya Media and Majid TV, as well as Emirati animation expert Mohammad Ahmed Fikree, talk to Shifa Naseer about their experience in...

Embarking on a new AR journey with ‘The Voice Middle East’

Embarking on a new AR journey with ‘The Voice Middle East’

by Vijaya Cherian

November 8, 2020

'The Voice Middle East' has continuously raised the bar in MENA broadcasting with fresh elements added to the show each year. Visuwalls walks Vijaya Cherian through some of the key...

Building media facilities in the Middle East: Playing by different rules

Building media facilities in the Middle East: Playing by different rules

by Guest Columnist

October 14, 2020

Yusuf Butti, Head of Media Technology at twofour54, takes us through local practices including an understanding of rules with regards to telcos, cloud and connectivity that are essential to building...

How AI can accelerate content creation

How AI can accelerate content creation

by Guest Columnist

October 10, 2020

Media companies are in a race to create volumes of compelling, high-quality content for many different markets and distribution channels. But doing so has its challenges, explains Russell Wise.

Egyptian Cinema: Surviving The New Age

Egyptian Cinema: Surviving The New Age

by Shifa Naseer

October 6, 2020

Egyptian filmmakers Sherif El Bendary and Mohamed Siam, and El Gouna Film Festival founder Bushra Rozza talk to Shifa Naseer about regional film productions, trends in Egyptian cinema and where...

Living the dream with filmmaker Saimanish Prabhakar

Living the dream with filmmaker Saimanish Prabhakar

by Shifa Naseer

September 20, 2020

Saimanish Prabhakar, a recent high-school graduate from GEMS Metropole School, Dubai, whose latest film 'Metanoia' won several awards at film festivals, talks to Shifa Naseer about the success of his...

Africa Calling: Filmmakers on collaborations with Canon

Africa Calling: Filmmakers on collaborations with Canon

by Vijaya Cherian

September 13, 2020

Canon recently brought together two filmmakers as part of a webinar to briefly discuss their ecosystem and their choice of technologies in making films. We bring you a report.

UAE Mars Mission: The Power of Hope

UAE Mars Mission: The Power of Hope

by Vijaya Cherian

September 5, 2020

The UAE created history on July 20 when the nation initiated the first Arab space mission to Mars with the launch of the Hope probe. Dubai-based Media971’s Managing Partner and...

Breaking the mould with filmmaker Yassmina Karajah

Breaking the mould with filmmaker Yassmina Karajah

by Shifa Naseer

August 18, 2020

In a chat with Shifa Naseer, filmmaker Yassmina Karajah discusses her passion for filmmaking, as well as the stories and people that inspire her to make films.

Playing The Long Game

Playing The Long Game

by Shifa Naseer

Mustafa Abbas was recently in the spotlight for his latest short film, 'The Long Game', which won Best Mystery Film at the Los Angeles Film Awards 2020 and Best Action/Crime...

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