Dubai Media Council presses start on new film and gaming committees to strengthen creative industries and boost media innovation
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Saudi Arabia unveils $180m fashion and film funds
Saudi Arabia has launched $180m investment funds for fashion and film, supporting growth in creative industries and advancing Vision 2030 cultural goals
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Abu Dhabi partners with FilmGate to boost UAE film industry, 15 productions planned
Abu Dhabi film industry boosted with deal to produce content in the UAE
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Abu Dhabi lures film and TV productions with 50% cashback offer
Abu Dhabi will support international and local TV and film production companies with major incentives
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Exclusive: Inside Princess Rym Ali of Jordan’s mission to rewrite the narrative of Arab media
The wife of Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein of Jordan and founder of the Jordan Media Institute speaks exclusively to us about her hopes for Middle Eastern media and her humble beginnings.
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Revealed: META Film Fest 2023 official line-up, screening schedule
The festival will present a total of 95 films hailing from 32 different nations, with 29 films debuting as special festival premieres
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NEOM woos film and TV industry with incentives and facilities at showcase
NEOM set to become global hub for film and TV industry
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Saudi film industry lures Hollywood and Bollywood with $234m funding boost
Cultural Development Fund announces financing support for film industry in Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Film Commission unveils incentives to attract movie makers
Cash rebate offers a first glimpse into the commission’s film incentives package as part of its recently launched strategy to develop the kingdom’s burgeoning cinema sector
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Saudi Arabia chases $64bn Hollywood dream
Red Sea Festival begins in December in the historic coastal city of Jeddah
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Belgium-based Proshot’s streaming venture in UAE will be global platform for new films
Industry experts say the revenue-sharing model could prove to be a game changer for the industry, which is facing uncertain times due to temporary cinema closures and movie goers’ increasing aversion to visit closed and crowded theatres
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Video: Why you shouldn’t try to please your boss: Netflix CEO
With 193m subscribers worldwide, Netflix has revolutionised the TV and film industry.
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Video: Why is Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra Jonas considering learning Arabic?
Aged 18, Indian celebrity Priyanka Chopra was crowned Miss World in the 2000 pageant. It was to mark the start of a glittering career which has since seen her act, sing, write and mentor young performers.
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5 things to know about the inaugural Saudi international film festival
Red Sea International Film Festival has announced programme details, competition line-up and industry initiatives of its first edition. It will be organised by the Red Sea Film Foundation, which will be chaired by Minister of Culture Prince Badr Bin Abdullah Bin Farhan.
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In pictures: Hollywood stars shine on 2020 Golden Globes red carpet
Hollywood’s brightest stars sparkled Sunday on the red carpet at the Golden Globes, the first showbiz awards gala of 2020
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Gulf region emerging as top overseas market for Bollywood films
Saudi Arabia’s decision last year to allow cinemas to open in the kingdom has added the importance of the Gulf market for Indian films
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In pictures: Winners at the 71st Cannes film festival
A 13-year-old Syrian refugee boy became the star of the Cannes film festival Friday for his breathtaking performance in a Lebanese film many see as the likely winner of the Palme d’Or top prize.
