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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.
'Khareef Al Qalb' is the Saudi adaptation of hit K-series 'Autumn in My Heart' and remake of Turkish series 'Paramparça'.
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.
The show will be aired on MBC1, MBC Masr, MBC5, MBC IRAQ, and Shahid.
Customers can avail complimentary subscriptions to premium streaming platforms such as Shahid and TOD.
Al Arabiya, Al Jazeera Arabic, Shahid and BBC Arabic buy rights for several programmes from the distributor.
Fifteen Saudi artists and producers from Manga Productions have contributed to character design and creative direction of the series.
'Chasing Dreams' is directed by acclaimed filmmaker Bassel Ghandour.
The show is available in both English and Arabic to audiences across the Middle East and North Africa region.
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.
The documentary tells the story of Anwar Elkamony, an Egyptian tennis player suffering from bone marrow suppression .
By Q1 2024, Arabic streaming platform Shahid claimed the top position, with STC TV, another local platform, following closely behind.
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.
As Katara Studios' second Arabic production, 'Chasing Dreams' underscores their commitment to creating original Arabic content and telling meaningful stories.
Mobily will advertise on SSC channels and the Shahid platform, the league's official broadcasters in the MENA region
Dubai International Content Market 2024 will also feature a lineup of topics and speakers at DICM Talks.
The-new series, which will be released on August 25, features prominent Syrian and Lebanese actors, headlined by Ayman Zeidan.
The film is a co-production between King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture and Egyptian producer Mohamed Hefzy’s Film Clinic.
The series is written by Mostafa Hamdi and directed by Abdel-Rahman Abu-Ghazala.
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 film is available on the Arabic streaming platform Shahid.
The partnership with Samsung Electronics kicks off with launches in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt.
The service will feature top local and globally localised content across five genres.
MAD Solutions handles the film’s distribution across the Arab World, while Elle Driver (France) handles the international sales.
Fawakhiri previously held various roles at the Arabic streaming platform Shahid, most recently serving as business strategy manager.
Written and directed by Omar Hilal, the film marks his cinematic debut and transition from the world of adverts to film.
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 ...
Shahid leads the MENA streaming video market with 22% of the market share, amounting to 3.6m subscribers by the end of 2023.
The series is produced by Charisma Group, which acquired the format rights from Paramount Global Content Distribution.
Written and directed by Omar Hilal, the film marks his cinematic debut and transition from the world of adverts to film.
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.
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
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.
The first MENA edition of the Professional Fighters League will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from May 10.
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 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.
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.
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 ...
This Ramadan offer is exclusively available to new customers.
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 ...
With a diverse lineup, Shahid promises an entertaining Ramadan season for audiences across the region.
The platform’s diverse programming includes Shahid Originals, Shahid Premieres, and the latest Arabic movies fresh off the box office.
Thmanyah will air and distribute its documentary productions on the Al-Thaqafeyah broadcast channel and the Shahid platform.
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
The film — which is a joint production between Tunisia, Switzerland, and France — is distributed in the Arab World by MAD Solutions.
As formats compete to dictate trends in a diverse MENA environment, what is the nature of content production? Content experts discuss new trends, upcoming business models, changing consumer behaviours and ...
MBC Group received the market regulator’s approval on November 21 to list its shares on the Tadawul exchange.
The series comprises 10 episodes and is scheduled to premiere on the Arabic streaming platform Shahid.
Dubai serves as a global destination for media companies and professionals, thanks to the support provided by Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City and Dubai Production City, part of TECOM ...
This acquisition with Infty Art aligns with MBC Group's vision to cultivate friendship, introduce social values, and provide entertainment that transcends borders.
Saudi Arabia’s government owns 60% of the broadcaster, while Waleed Al-Ibrahim, the founder and chairman, owns the remaining stake.
