Tracking Ramadan 2023 trends
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 ...
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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 ...
Over the past couple of years, Arabic content has undergone several stages of evolution, so it's safe to say that the Arab region is ready to emerge as a major player ...
The new radio station MBC Loud FM follows a Contemporary Hit Radio format.
MBC Loud FM is now broadcasting in Jeddah, Dammam and Riyadh.
The growth and expansion of the company has been driven by partnerships across industries, including telcos, device manufacturers, and banks, among others.
Based on the international format, the new adventure programme will see 100 contestants from around the Arab world compete for a $1m grand prize.
The clipping tool allows users to add annotations and captions, adjust the beginning and ending points of the clip, and more.
MBC Group has expanded its anime content on Shahid and introduced an investment fund for anime production.
Snapchat has partnered with broadcasters, digital publishers and creators across the Middle East and North Africa region to bring shows to its platform.
MBC Group and a division of the Dubai Government tapped Editshare for storage networks
The extended licensing deal results in the ongoing broadcast of top titles across MBC2 and Shahid.
The Pentera platform increases MBC's security validation capacity 10x across its IT Infrastructure.
The streamer's subscribers can now pay for subscriptions via electronic wallets, powered by Paymob.
During Ramadan 2023, TikTok will launch its Premium Publisher Programme, combining the best of MBC Group's content.
Al Arabiya became the first news channel in the region to surpass 10m YouTube subscribers.
For the takedown of Shahed4U, ACE collaborated closely with MENA broadcast media companies OSN and MBC Group.
Vuz will launch special social channels for MBC Group on its platform.
The series is written by Egyptian journalist Khaled Salah and directed by Palestinian-American Tarek Al-Arian.
Euronews will be the first and only international news channel available on the streaming platform.
With decades of experience across international markets, Wayne takes over the role from Peter Smith, who remains with the group as an advisor.
Smith joined MBC Studios in 2018 as it launched as the production arm of the free-to-air network MBC Group.
The new partnership will include Arabic-language lifestyle content created exclusively for the MBC Group.
Broadcast live on MBC channels and streaming platform Shahid, the three-hour event had more than 20 artists awarded for some of their latest works.
The extended deal will allow MBC Group to offer Hollywood, Cartoon Network content until 2026.
Every Wednesday, the show will take place live from the Boulevard Riyadh City.
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.
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Konka started promoting Shahid's content on its global social media channels this September.
Neom has hosted about 26 productions in the past 18 months, including 'Desert Warrior'.
A number of series have been acquired by MBC Group, including 'Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War' by TV Tokyo.
Oscar nominee Kaouther Ben Hania, Saudi filmmaker Shahad Ameen and Egyptian star Nelly Karim are among the jury member of the Red Sea International Film Festival.
According to local insights shared by MBC Group, hundreds of websites pirate its content daily, including Arabic-language and locally produced films, series and programmes.
The Joy Awards, which will take place on January 2, 2023, is organised by MBC Group.
It is expected that the group will make the move as soon as next year.
The festival will open with Shekhar Kapur’s romantic comedy ‘What's Love Got to Do With It?’ and conclude with 'Valley Road' by Saudi director Khaled Fahd.
MBC Group's Shahid will award cash prizes worth $230,000 to three Saudi projects in development and production during the Talent Day programme.
The local adaptation is already in production with Medyapim, which previously produced the Turkish version of the format, 'Sadakatsiz'.
The partnerships will see Turkish content offered exclusively on MBC channels and Shahid through first-look and volume deal agreements, along with Arabic-language originals produced for the MENA market.
‘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 ...
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 ...
The rental house has also leased a plot of 50,000 sqft in Dubai’s Al Quoz area to create a 360-degree environment for the professional community to collaborate on projects.
With filming scheduled to begin next month, the show will air in December this year.
Under an agreement signed with Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Farhan in 2020, MBC Group has moved its headquarters from Dubai to Riyadh.
The series is penned by British television screenwriter Tony Jordan, along with Anji Loman Field, Richard Bellamy, Sheikha Suha Al Khalifa, and Radwa Shahine.
MGM International TV Productions produced the series in partnership with MBC Group, Peacock, Viaplay, and Stan.
The agreement will give brands access to all the sporting events including Saudi Super Cup, American National Football League, and AFC Champions League.
Set in ancient Arabia, 'Rise of The Witches' is based on the Saudi mythology books by Osamah Almuslim.
Shahid has strengthened its distribution through MENA telco partners jumping from 17 to over 30 partnerships in just one year.
'Mica' shows the dichotomy of two worlds in Moroccan society.
On the list of BBC's 100 greatest TV shows of the 21st century, 'The Killing' is ranked 78.
Boxxer events will be broadcast live and exclusively to Shahid VIP subscribers.
Al Arabia will also prepare a media plan with the company and a commercial offer.
Think360’s personalisation and insights will help Shahid upsell free AVOD users to its SVOD packages.
The first production, based on a science fiction novel, is expected to launch on Shahid VIP this July.
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 importance of good content and storytelling is gaining more recognition within the Arab world.
The series will see Egyptian superstars Yousra and Nelly Karim starring together for the first time.
Customers with a postpaid package of $37.13 and a broadband/fibre package over $39.79 are eligible for the offer.
The show will air on a yet-to-be-announced MBC Group TV channel, as well as on its streaming platform Shahid VIP.
The agreement to include additional content on Shahid and live broadcast of the corporation’s channels.
