MBC Studios and Telfaz11 Studios partner to boost Saudi content
New partnership will empower Saudi talent and create diverse stories that inspire and resonate with regional audiences.
New partnership will empower Saudi talent and create diverse stories that inspire and resonate with regional audiences.
The premiere will be accompanied by a red-carpet reception, featuring the film’s stars, creators, and a prominent assembly of media representatives.
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 ...
Net profitability across the Group’s three business segments showed solid improvement in 9M 2024, led by Shahid’s performance which delivered a YoY increase of 35.9% in revenue.
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'Khareef Al Qalb' is the Saudi adaptation of hit K-series 'Autumn in My Heart' and remake of Turkish series 'Paramparça'.
MBC will continue to retain a 15.1% stake in Al Arabia as an investment in an associated company.
The show is available in both English and Arabic to audiences across the Middle East and North Africa region.
The National Cultural Awards is held under the patronage of HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The collaboration will allow advertisers in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt full access to the platform’s CTV advertising formats.
The filming of the show will kick off in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia next month.
Dubai International Content Market 2024 will also feature a lineup of topics and speakers at DICM Talks.
The group's net income nearly quintupled to $63.36m in H1 2024, driven by strong performance and significant margin improvements, especially at Shahid, which saw AVOD revenue more than double and ...
The partnership with Samsung Electronics kicks off with launches in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt.
Industry experts gathered for a roundtable organised by BroadcastPro ME and Cleeng in Dubai to discuss how to future-proof their OTT services.
Ichiro Okouchi serves as the screenwriter, while Kohei Tanaka is the composer behind the music.
The Arabic version by MBC Group has so far been filmed in locations across the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia.
MBC Loud FM celebrated a year marked by significant achievements, new launches, exclusive interviews, and extensive live coverage.
The upcoming seasons will be executive produced at Neom by Dubai-based Blue Engine Studios.
Marc-Antoine d’Halluin brings 30 years of media and entertainment experience, including leadership roles at Asacha Media Group, which he co-founded, MBC Group and Zodiak Media Group.
MMS Sports will consolidate advertising opportunities across the most esteemed sporting events, matches, and shows from SSC, MBC Group, and Al Arabiya, offering a comprehensive platform for brands.
The series is produced by Charisma Group, which acquired the format rights from Paramount Global Content Distribution.
The musical variety programme, hosted by Egyptian actor Hassan El Raddad, makes its debut on MBC1 and MBC Iraq.
MBC Research has been a valuable asset in this partnership, providing Parrot Analytics with access to their programming titles and genres, which are utilised to measure their impact among viewers.
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In her new role, she will focus on ensuring the firm’s non-English-language television content reaches for markets beyond Saudi and the Middle Eastern region.
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 ...
Shahid's subscriber count surged to approximately 3.98m, marking a year-on-year increase of around 40%, propelled by focused marketing efforts, content selections, and exclusive sports content.
This partnership will enable Anghami to access MBC's extensive distribution network and potential collaborations for original content.
This Ramadan offer is exclusively available to new customers.
Viewers can look forward to this season’s new content across various channels, such as MBC1, MBC DRAMA, MBC MASR, MBC5, and MBC IRAQ.
The platform’s diverse programming includes Shahid Originals, Shahid Premieres, and the latest Arabic movies fresh off the box office.
As a FAST channel, DesiPlay TV is completely free and supported by advertisements, making it accessible to audiences from any device or location.
BBC Kids will offer 200 hours of premium programming, fully dubbed into the Arabic language, in a safe environment.
The shutdown of Cima4U reflects ACE's ongoing commitment to combating content piracy and preserving the integrity of the entertainment industry in the MENA 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.
The impact of the collaboration on MBC Group, which holds the broadcasting rights for MENA, is still uncertain.
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MBC Group generated $222m in its initial public offering.
The series will see Egyptian superstars Yousra and Nelly Karim starring together for the first time.
The Offering's Final Offer Price is established at SAR 25 per share, indicating a market capitalisation of $2.2bn upon listing.
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Heba Mashari Hamada composed the original songs for the musical, which is directed by Tamer Mahdy.
MBC Group received the market regulator’s approval on November 21 to list its shares on the Tadawul exchange.
The unveiling of the project took place in a panel discussion, covering various facets of intellectual property development at the Red Sea International Film Festival.
This acquisition with Infty Art aligns with MBC Group's vision to cultivate friendship, introduce social values, and provide entertainment that transcends borders.
Al Jazeera Documentary, MBC Group, Alaraby, and Asharq News Services have secured a selection of TVF's series and specials focusing on current affairs in the Asia region.
CimaClub enabled users to directly download or stream pirated content, offering a VOD library of nearly 50,000 movie and TV series titles in Arabic and their original versions.
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.
The awards recognise excellence and innovation in the Media and Entertainment industry.
Inspired by American novel 'Daddy-Long-Legs', the movie is envisaged as the first Arabic musical production.
In the recently established Riyadh offices, Al Arabiya has adopted the Vianeos O.room Corporate solution, featuring Android Set-Top Boxes and PC players.
Heba Mashari Hamada composed the original songs for the musical, which is directed by Tamer Mahdy.
The program is a collaboration with 20 Arab and international media organizations including Reuters, Al Arabiya and MBC Group.
Under the agreement, MBC3 will have the first free-to-air run in the region for a minimum of 350 episodes of Nickelodeon shows per year.
With film festivals, grants, new initiatives and rebate programmes, Saudi Arabia is attracting regional and international entities to its shores.
The agreement also includes plans to create a digital media platform that will produce videos, articles, podcasts, and documentaries for online platforms.