Last year’s theme, “The New Home of Film,” celebrated the festival’s new headquarters Al-Balad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It is a part of an effort to strengthen the Kingdom’s position in audiovisual archiving.
The event offers a platform for networking, enabling professionals to forge strategic partnerships and explore collaborative ventures.
Alongside of The Future of Media Exhibition (FOMEX), SMF25 will serve as a premier platform for industry innovation, networking, knowledge sharing and collaboration.
Filmmakers will present their projects to leading industry professionals, competing for a $10474 prize and post-production assistance.
This new lineup further strengthens the company’s presence in Europe, introducing French viewers to the world of Turkish storytelling.
'DXB Unheard' airs weekly, inviting listeners worldwide to discover the extraordinary people who call Dubai home.
The series is directed by Yağmur Taylan, Durul Taylan and Cem Toluay, and adapted from Budayıcıoğlu’s novel.
Catch 'Haretna Daiga' this Ramadan by visiting Roya’s website or on Roya's app.
Snapping has evolved for brands—by engaging through chat, camera and creators, they can build an authentic presence and drive accelerated ROI.
The social media influencer gained exclusive access to hidden chambers and ancient tombs.
Now streaming exclusively on Disney+, 'Umami' is a one-shot film that takes viewers inside the chaos of a fine-dining kitchen in Istanbul.
Previously, Anthony played a pivotal role at Thomson Broadcast, first as chief strategy officer and later as deputy CEO/chief revenue officer.
The Red Sea Film Foundation will also participate in the Saudi Pavilion at the European Film Market during the film festival.
The participation aims to expand international partnership to strengthen and support Saudi Arabis's film sector.
BeIN commentator Asya Abdullah will make history this Friday as the first female to commentate on a football match for MENA’s sports network.
To commemorate Qatar’s 53rd National Day, Media City Qatar partnered with ID8 Media & Google Cloud to launch the Qatar ArtBeat initiative. The project harnessed the power of artificial intelligence ...
New Egyptian stars, including Engy El Mokadem, Mariam El Khost and Hussein Fahmy, will join the returning cast.
UHK-X700 cameras are 3840 x 2160 RGB UHD-native and designed for use in pedestal or tripod mounted studio and OB applications as well as fully mobile electronic field production and ...
Starting Sunday, February 16, Asharq Discovery will air two hours per day from 9:00-11:00pm KSA time, and on the VOD platform NOW.
With this collaboration, Yango Play subscribers will now have access to the first two seasons of the show, fully localised in Arabic.
Through this partnership, M&I Broadcast Services and Butterfly Media strive to transform radio broadcasting in the GCC.
Helmed by director Raouf El Sayed, the film is penned by Mohamed Galal, with additional script contributions from Karim Youssef.
The film is a joint production between Palestine, Italy and France.
The partnership will be enhancing the airline’s in-flight entertainment with "Asharq" network productions.
The tournament will bring together eight of the world's top cricketing teams, all vying for the trophy and the white jacket.
With this expansion, Oman continues to advance its digital broadcasting infrastructure, ensuring wider reach and improved quality for viewers across the country.
The film received production support from Neom, which provided assistance with crew, location scouting, logistics and on-the-ground production expertise.
December 2024’s Emaar Super Cup was a milestone in the UAE’s broadcast industry. The UAE Pro League used vertical production for the championship, a first in Asia, coupled with cutting-edge ...
Diversity of the films represents emerging and established voices from the Arab world and beyond supported by Doha Film Institute.
'Xoftex' is set in a Greek refugee camp named Xoftex, where Syrian and Palestinian asylum seekers anxiously await news of their refugee status.
All three series have been recognised with top honours at Latin America's Produ Awards.
The Best Short Film Award was presented to Fares Shaheen for his film 'The Red Shoes' from Syria.
Kanal D has expanded global reach with ‘Sweet Revenge’ in Serbia and ‘Ruthless City’ Re-Run in Hungary.
In 2025, the programme will include five workshops – the first one exclusively addressed to selected Saudi teams, and the other four to all the selected projects.
MAD World oversees the film’s international sales, while MAD Distribution manages its distribution across the MENA region.
The film was inspired by a 2015 incident in Egypt where a viral video of a dog's brutal killing led to four men being jailed.
The closing date for submissions for the first cycle is February 27, 2025.
Currently in post-production, 'Unidentified' is written and produced by Al Mansour and Brad Niemann.
Blinx needed to triple their online storage capacity and improve performance.
Starring Ahmed Fahmi and Myrna Noureldin, the drama unfolds a story of love, betrayal and vengeance.
Through comedic moments, the series navigates the complexities of family and social conflicts.
The screenings will run every Thursday from February 6 to May 22
Binoche had her first major role in André Téchiné's 'Rendez-vous', which premiered in Cannes in 1985.
The film traces Mohamed Abdallah Draz's journey from his modest roots in Mahallat Diyay to his academic endeavors in Paris.
Research shows a spike in media consumption during Ramadan, with Connected TV (CTV) surpassing linear TV as the leading platform.
Under this partnership, SPEX will also oversee all digital advertising initiatives.
As the global screen industry evolves, the GCC has a unique opportunity to become a leading film hub. With cutting-edge technology, a young workforce, diverse landscapes, and rich storytelling, the ...
Bevan brings over 20 years of leadership experience in the broadcast industry, having held key positions in major broadcast networks across Australia, the UK, the Middle East and Europe.
Currently, the app offers a free trial till Ramadan, allowing users to explore an extensive library of premium content tailored to diverse tastes.
The new headquarters also includes the IMI Media Academy, a training facility for media professionals.
StarzPlay will directly provide Seekr’s AI-powered products to partners and external stakeholders, enabling business scaling with features like GenAI metadata extraction, enhanced chatbots, deep learning search and anti-piracy tools.
Under this partnership, CMA and PopArabia will continue hosting songwriting camps throughout 2025 and 2026, with the potential for further expansion.
The Lebanese-French production delves into societal divides, exploring love across different ages and races.
The expansion also introduces support for Arabic, making Meta AI accessible to even more people across the region.
The partnership renewal was signed at the headquarters of Anghami and OSN+ in Dubai.
Shawky will oversee the jury while also serving as a judge for the films in the international competition.
The film was developed in December 2021 as a part of a trilogy of Ameer Fakher Eldin's first 2021 film, 'The Stranger' with working title as 'Nothing of Nothing Remains'.
The new hub in Media City Qatar will focus on developing multi-platform content covering major global trends.
With a diverse array of content, the FIFA+ channel caters to a broad audience, from die-hard football fans to casual viewers, primarily targeting adults aged 18-50.
