Tag: Shahid

February 24, 2025

To celebrate launch, MBCNOW arrives with two months of complimentary subscription.

Shahid now available on HUAWEI AppGallery

February 21, 2025

To further amplify growth, Shahid is leveraging Petal Ads’ advanced advertising capabilities to target key audiences and enhance user engagement across the regional market.

SoftAtHome provides Alexa voice control feature to Etisalat by e&

MBC Media Solutions reveals Ramadan 2025 lineup and ads strategy

January 17, 2025

For this year, MBC’s lineup features a mix of productions, spanning comedies, dramas, talk shows and culturally rich content.

Monetising content in a competitive regional market

January 9, 2025

No conference is complete without a discussion on monetisation. Our high-profile OTT discussion at the BroadcastPro Summit explored strategies for content localisation, partnerships, collaborations, user engagement, and the integration of ...

Netflix is still on top – but what’s next for streaming profitability?

by Lalita Tadikonda

November 22, 2024

For market challengers and incumbent leaders, every subscriber and every dollar counts.

Fields of gold

by Vijaya Cherian

November 14, 2024

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 ...

MBC to launch in-house ad and sales unit, ends contract with Choueiri Group

Shahid powers MBC’s revenue surge to SAR2.9bn for 9M 2024

November 11, 2024

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.

‘Khareef Al Qalb’ now out on MBC1 and Shahid

October 29, 2024

'Khareef Al Qalb' is the Saudi adaptation of hit K-series 'Autumn in My Heart' and remake of Turkish series 'Paramparça'.

Toonz Media & RFK Global partner to launch new anime superhero

October 18, 2024

The 3D animated series is directed by Saudi director Saad Aldouweghri, created by British creative director Leo Wilcox and written by Saudi writer Loulwa Alireza.

Season 7 of ‘Arabs Got Talent’ premieres on October 16

October 15, 2024

The show will be aired on MBC1, MBC Masr, MBC5, MBC IRAQ, and Shahid.

Shahid VIP adds French Group’s channels to portfolio

Zain Bahrain introduces Wiyana Entertainment upgrade

October 14, 2024

Customers can avail complimentary subscriptions to premium streaming platforms such as Shahid and TOD.

TVF International expands reach in MENA

October 9, 2024

Al Arabiya, Al Jazeera Arabic, Shahid and BBC Arabic buy rights for several programmes from the distributor.

Manga Productions to release 2D animation series ‘Future’s Folktales’ in 2020

Saudi anime ‘Future’s Folktales’ drops second season’s trailer

October 8, 2024

Fifteen Saudi artists and producers from Manga Productions have contributed to character design and creative direction of the series.

Katara Studios releases trailer for Arabic docu-series ‘Chasing Dreams’

Katara Studios releases ‘Chasing Dreams’ on Shahid

October 4, 2024

'Chasing Dreams' is directed by acclaimed filmmaker Bassel Ghandour.

Bidaya Media and MBC Group release animated series ‘Mansour: Age of AI’ on Shahid

September 25, 2024

The show is available in both English and Arabic to audiences across the Middle East and North Africa region.

Saudia expands in-flight entertainment with exclusive Shahid content

September 24, 2024

Saudia’s in-flight entertainment system, BEYOND, offers more than 5,000 hours of HD content, encompassing a wide range of international and regional films and television shows.

Egyptian documentary ‘7th Century Before Birth’ now streaming on Shahid

September 23, 2024

The documentary tells the story of Anwar Elkamony, an Egyptian tennis player suffering from bone marrow suppression .

Saudi Arabia’s streaming market shifts as local content gains popularity

September 21, 2024

By Q1 2024, Arabic streaming platform Shahid claimed the top position, with STC TV, another local platform, following closely behind.

Shahid to release Egyptian thriller ‘Flight 404’ starring Mona Zaki

Egypt selects ‘Flight 404’ starring Mona Zaki for 2025 Oscar submission

September 19, 2024

Flight 404, a box office hit in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, is produced by Film Clinic and Lagoonie Film Production, in collaboration with Pictures Entertainment Group and Hi Media Production.

Katara Studios releases trailer for Arabic docu-series ‘Chasing Dreams’

September 17, 2024

As Katara Studios' second Arabic production, 'Chasing Dreams' underscores their commitment to creating original Arabic content and telling meaningful stories.

Mobily partners with MMS to sponsor Saudi Roshn League broadcasts

September 17, 2024

Mobily will advertise on SSC channels and the Shahid platform, the league's official broadcasters in the MENA region

DICM 2024 set to host global content industry leaders

August 22, 2024

Dubai International Content Market 2024 will also feature a lineup of topics and speakers at DICM Talks.

MBC1 and Shahid announce Arabic adaptation of Turkish series ‘Al Ameel’

August 19, 2024

The-new series, which will be released on August 25, features prominent Syrian and Lebanese actors, headlined by Ayman Zeidan.

Ithra and Film Clinic release BTS footage of ‘Hajjan’ ahead of premiere at Red Sea Film Festival

Shahid streams Saudi film ‘Hajjan’

August 12, 2024

The film is a co-production between King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture and Egyptian producer Mohamed Hefzy’s Film Clinic.

Shahid to release Egyptian drama ‘Omar Effendi’ on August 18

August 11, 2024

The series is written by Mostafa Hamdi and directed by Abdel-Rahman Abu-Ghazala.

MBC Group reports 359.8% increase in net income in H1 2024

August 8, 2024

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 ...

Arabic film Voy! Voy! Voy!’s poster drops ahead of release in August

Egyptian film ‘Voy! Voy! Voy!’ secures six Septimius Award nominations

August 6, 2024

The film is available on the Arabic streaming platform Shahid.

Shahid’s FAST channels now available on Samsung TV Plus in Middle East

July 29, 2024

The partnership with Samsung Electronics kicks off with launches in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt.

Samsung launches free TV service in UAE

July 25, 2024

The service will feature top local and globally localised content across five genres.

‘The Alleys’ releases in Saudi Arabia and Jordan

Shahid releases Bassel Ghandour’s debut feature film ‘The Alleys’

July 22, 2024

MAD Solutions handles the film’s distribution across the Arab World, while Elle Driver (France) handles the international sales.

Mustafa Fawakhiri joins Intigral as strategy and analytics lead

July 11, 2024

Fawakhiri previously held various roles at the Arabic streaming platform Shahid, most recently serving as business strategy manager.

EFCA recognises ‘Voy! Voy! Voy!’ as Best Egyptian Film of 2023

‘Voy! Voy! Voy!’ bags top awards at Split Mediterranean Film Festival

June 26, 2024

Written and directed by Omar Hilal, the film marks his cinematic debut and transition from the world of adverts to film.

The underrated value of the Arabic content market: 2024 Ramadan drama industry

by Heba Korayem

June 4, 2024

Despite steady production values and the release of brand-new content, the overall Arabic content market remains underrated due to a lack of measurement and data. Heba Korayem explores the dynamics ...

MENA streaming revenues set to reach $1.2bn in 2024: Omdia

June 2, 2024

Shahid leads the MENA streaming video market with 22% of the market share, amounting to 3.6m subscribers by the end of 2023.

MBC Group announces Arabic adaptation of American series ‘The Good Wife’

May 27, 2024

The series is produced by Charisma Group, which acquired the format rights from Paramount Global Content Distribution.

Mohamed Farrag returns to silver screen with ‘Voy! Voy! Voy!’

Shahid releases Egyptian film ‘Voy! Voy! Voy!’

May 19, 2024

Written and directed by Omar Hilal, the film marks his cinematic debut and transition from the world of adverts to film.

10TX facilitates signal delivery for ‘PFL MENA’ series debut

May 16, 2024

10TX played a crucial role by offering essential pre-production and distribution design services, in addition to providing onsite support for the global distribution of this event.

Shahid releases Lebanese film ‘Dirty, Difficult, Dangerous’

May 13, 2024

The film was supported by CNC, Corsica Region, Doha Film Institute, Red Sea Fund, Italy’s Ministry of Culture, Fonds Image de la Francophonie and MEDI

E-Ramadan Content Market gears up for fourth edition

Ramadan 2024 sparks surge in user engagement on digital platforms: DICM

May 3, 2024

According to Google's "Ramadan Insights" research, households in the MENA region have the highest number of internet-connected devices globally, with an average of 14 devices per household.

PFL MENA inaugural league to air on MBC Action and Shahid

April 26, 2024

The first MENA edition of the Professional Fighters League will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from May 10.

Trends shaping the future of OTT in MENA

by N Nomani

April 22, 2024

The inaugural BroadcastPro KSA summit brought together regional experts to take a closer look at personalised content strategies, diverse monetisation models and cutting-edge technologies driving the OTT landscape in the ...

MBC Group renews partnership with Parrot Analytics for evaluating Arabic content

April 19, 2024

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.

From script to screen

April 4, 2024

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 ...

MBC Group reports 6.2% increase in revenue for FY 2023

March 27, 2024

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.

Embracing the personal approach

March 18, 2024

Streaming services acknowledge that personalisation is the cornerstone of an enhanced entertainment experience. However, its efficacy hinges on a raft of factors that shape its success or failure. In a ...

Du partners with Shahid to enhance content experience for home and mobile customers

March 14, 2024

This Ramadan offer is exclusively available to new customers.

Scripted conversations: Elie El Semaan’s take on Arabic content

by Vijaya Cherian

March 13, 2024

Canadian-Lebanese film director Elie El Semaan’s new film, ‘Honeymoonish’, will be released on Netflix this year. El Semaan has a versatile body of work including music videos, stage musicals, TV ...

Shahid announces Ramadan 2024 lineup

March 10, 2024

With a diverse lineup, Shahid promises an entertaining Ramadan season for audiences across the region.

Shahid nabs ‘Best Digital Platform in Media’ award at Saudi Media Forum

February 26, 2024

The platform’s diverse programming includes Shahid Originals, Shahid Premieres, and the latest Arabic movies fresh off the box office.

Thmanyah and Al-Thaqafeyah ink deal to broadcast documentary productions

February 21, 2024

Thmanyah will air and distribute its documentary productions on the Al-Thaqafeyah broadcast channel and the Shahid platform.

IndiaCast Media Distribution launches DesiPlay TV on Shahid

February 7, 2024

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 content to launch on MBC Group’s Shahid

February 2, 2024

BBC Kids will offer 200 hours of premium programming, fully dubbed into the Arabic language, in a safe environment.

Shahid announces enhanced ad tech solutions for brand engagement

January 26, 2024

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.

Netflix surpasses 200m paid subscriptions

Netflix secures over $5bn deal to exclusively stream live events of WWE Raw

January 25, 2024

The impact of the collaboration on MBC Group, which holds the broadcasting rights for MENA, is still uncertain.

Signal shifts in broadcast

by Anthony Permal

January 19, 2024

How does the broadcast industry navigate unprecedented levels of technological innovation? Has AI affected the way content is created and streamed? Where do IP standards feature in the decision-making process ...

OTT technologies: Building, securing & delivering content

January 15, 2024

Exploring and analysing efficient content delivery methods, safeguarding content through anti-piracy measures, leveraging data-driven insights in OTT and addressing the technical challenges associated with live streaming were debated at the ...

Reality TV show ‘Beban’ season three to release on January 3

December 30, 2023

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.

Shahid streams Tunisian film ‘Under the Fig Trees’

December 23, 2023

The film — which is a joint production between Tunisia, Switzerland, and France — is distributed in the Arab World by MAD Solutions.

The future of content creation in MENA: Trends and business practices

December 18, 2023