Saudi Arabia’s streaming market shifts as local content gains popularity
By Q1 2024, Arabic streaming platform Shahid claimed the top position, with STC TV, another local platform, following closely behind.
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By Q1 2024, Arabic streaming platform Shahid claimed the top position, with STC TV, another local platform, following closely behind.
The partnership with Samsung Electronics kicks off with launches in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt.
MAD Solutions handles the film’s distribution across the Arab World, while Elle Driver (France) handles the international sales.
This Ramadan offer is exclusively available to new customers.
With a diverse lineup, Shahid promises an entertaining Ramadan season for audiences across the region.
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.
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 series comprises 10 episodes and is scheduled to premiere on the Arabic streaming platform Shahid.
The film received Baumi Award for script development from Berlinale and has been awarded ARTE at Cannes Film Festival.
Kuwaiti entrepreneurs who are interested can submit their applications for 'Beban' through the website until September 16.
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 series is written by Youssr Taher and Rana Abu Al Rish and directed by Khaled El Halafawy.
Euronews will be the first and only international news channel available on the streaming platform.
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.
MBC Group's Shahid will award cash prizes worth $230,000 to three Saudi projects in development and production during the Talent Day programme.
Set in ancient Arabia, 'Rise of The Witches' is based on the Saudi mythology books by Osamah Almuslim.
