This Initiative seeks to build an integrated ecosystem of specialised AI tools and solutions that effectively support Arabic language content across Arab media platforms.
This opportunity not only provides practical training but also fosters a deeper understanding of cinematic storytelling—offering young voices a chance to shine on the UAE’s growing film landscape.
The pavilion will serve as a hub for industry professionals, hosting curated panel discussions, high-level networking sessions, and a range of cinematic activations.
The film has received significant support, including grants from the El Gouna Film Festival and recognition from the CineGouna Platform.
Under her guidance, the platform achieved numerous milestones, including being the first to launch on Apple TV in the region.
SeriesLab includes an exclusive trip to Los Angeles for intensive training and participation in the Film Independent Forum.
The Arab Cinema Week will open with 'Three', a psychological horror directed by Nayla Al Khaja.
The agreement also emphasises investing in human capital through development, training and knowledge exchange in the field of archiving.
'The Pulse' brings together 18 acrobats and 25 live choir members in a display of human strength, harmony and resilience.
The commission aims to showcase Saudi films and local talent, highlight the development of the Kingdom’s film industry, and strengthen collaboration with the Chinese and wider Asian film markets.
Red Sea Fund to grant two awards of $6662.69 each for Development and Production categories.
The six-episode series features a starry cast of actors from nine countries, combining history, action-adventure and romance.
The free streaming service in India is already home to Eccho Rights titles such as 'My Home My Destiny', 'The Promise', 'New Bride' and 'Cennet'.
Existing subscribers in Turkey can sign in to the new platform.
The film is produced by Film Clinic and The Planet Studios
The Salon provides a dedicated meeting lounge for connecting investors and production companies from MENA and beyond.
The Cinamaa website is a platform for aspiring filmmakers, critics and enthusiasts to access articles, research, discussions, workshops and short films, while sharing their own work and learning about film.
Grass Valley’s new CEO Jon Wilson talks growth, the Middle East and customer success.
The series will be available on streaming platform Shahid and MBC3.
This partnership enhances access to crucial global markets, including Asia and Western economies such as Europe and the USA
His new role will focus on enhancing the platform’s advertising offerings, fostering partnerships and driving revenue growth for the streaming service.
Produced in tandem with Fawaz Gadri and Salem Shabl of Mazallah Studios, this short film stars Zara Al Balushi alongside Yasser Al Harbi.
Bortis will work closely with Ateliere’s leadership team to continue executing Ateliere’s strategic vision.
Saudi director and producer Osama Al Khurayji’s debut feature 'Siwar' has been chosen to open the Saudi Film Festival.
The story of 'Mountain Boy' is based on the 2017 children's book 'The Boy Who Knew the Mountains', written by Emirati-Australian author Michele Ziolkowski.
When Asharq Egypt set out to redefine its live production capabilities, it envisioned a state-of-the-art remote production studio that would seamlessly connect Cairo to its Dubai headquarters. To bring this ...
The series chronicles the rise of Osman Bey, the founder of the Ottoman Empire.
Mediagenix won Best of Show for AI Semantic Search and two Product of the Year Awards for Scheduling Automation and Strategic (Content) Planning.
Image Nation Abu Dhabi and StarzPlay kick off production this month on the real estate reality series 'Million Dollar Listing: UAE'.
The actor started his TV career in 1993 before he landed a role in 1998 film 'Aboud Ala El Hedoud'.
The 45th CIFF will showcase a selection of films from around the globe and feature a series of film workshops and seminars.
The partnership between thmanyah and SMS promises opportunities for both regional and global brands, allowing them to capitalise on thmanyah’s expansive audience and high engagement levels through advanced digital solutions.
The partnership supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which aims to diversify the economy and position the Kingdom as a global entertainment hub.
In his new role, Yamen will lead the growth strategy for Virtue & VICE in MEA.
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 ...
Leading the slate is 'Battle of Yarmouk' (Khalid Ibn Al-Walid), an English-language epic chronicling the life of the legendary Arab commander Khalid Ibn Al-Walid.
Web series produced in 2024 or 2025 are now eligible for submission, provided they include at least three episodes, each with a duration of 3 to 10 minutes.
The film has received significant support, including grants from the El Gouna Film Festival and recognition from the CineGouna Platform.
More than 50 workshops, masterclasses, expert panels, film screenings and appearances by over 50 international animators and studios will be featured during the four-day event, running from May 1 to ...
The event will feature two documentary projects produced by TV BRICS: 'Uralian Anomaly' and 'Partitura. Young Music of Russia'.
Filmmakers from Saudi Arabia, the Arab world, Africa and Asia can apply through the website before the April 21 deadline.
The film centres around Aisha, a 26-year-old Somali caregiver living in a Cairo neighbourhood populated by African migrants.
Now open at Vox Cinemas Mall of the Emirates, the new IMAX features premium theatre style pod seating, designed by Ōma Cinema.
The Podcast Room features a purpose-built space with advanced audio tech, soundproofing, pro microphones and high-end filming gear for top-quality content production.
The new F5 Labs report finds that over half of page requests for web content are now automated as use of LLM scrapers intensifies.
This year's event aims to explore the challenges and opportunities offered by the evolution of digital technologies in the broadcast media sector.
A late 2025 theatrical release is planned for the film, which is produced by Sela, the company owned by Saudi’s Public Investment Fund.
'The Village Next to Paradise' is a 2024 drama film written and directed by Mo Harawe in his feature-length debut.
This follows the extension of OSN’s exclusive commercial partnership with HBO in January 2024.
At the beginning of the year, beIN announced that it will continue exclusively broadcasting the Australian Open in MENA through to 2029.
SMS empowers brands to connect with over 170m users worldwide through AI-powered media solutions.
Barnett has been appointed CEO of Central European Media Enterprises (CME), headquartered in Prague, and will assume office effective May 1, 2025.
With a diverse lineup spanning intimate stories and political narratives, MAD Solutions continues to champion Arab cinema on the international stage.
Installation is scheduled for Q2 2025, with full rollout and on-air operations set to begin in Q3.
The selection includes narratives and documentaries from emerging and established filmmakers supported by DFI.
At the forefront of these appointments is Claudio Szabas, who returns to Grass Valley as Executive Vice President, Customer Success.
Qumra 2025 has welcomed accomplished industry professionals from 50 nations to provide constructive feedback during one-on-one sessions and specially curated industry consultations
The Lab will be held in Jordan in September 2025. Exact dates will be announced later.
Kanal D International appoints Mesut Özkeçeci as Europe sales manager and expands Sangerim Zhakhina’s role to cover CIS, CEE and the Baltics.
The integration underscores both companies’ commitment to open and adaptable production workflows, making it easier than ever for broadcasters to modernise their infrastructure without disrupting existing operations.
