Latest news of mena
28 JUL 2025
Deals
MBC Group and Netflix launched streaming bundle across MENA via MBCNOW
The bundled subscription offers over 21% in savings compared to individual plans and integrates Shahid, Netflix, and MBC's 17 linear channels into a single regional platform, starting in Saudi Arabia.
23 JUL 2025
Distribution
ATV Distribution and Noor Play signed a new strategic multi-series deal
The Turkish series "Street Birds," "Lifeline," "Zembilli" and "Akinci" join MENA’s leading streaming platform.
2 JUN 2025
Deals
BeIN Media Group extends long-term content deal with Sony across MENA and Türkiye
As part of the renewed deal, beIN will continue to hold first and second window rights to several film titles from SPE’s robust and diverse library including fan favorites, award-winning classics, and some of the most popular television series in recent years, in MENA and Türkiye respectively.
16 MAY 2025
Tendencias
La coproducción redefine el streaming en la región MENA
De acuerdo con un análisis de Fabric, el contenido disponible en la región de Medio Oriente y el Magreb está dominado por lo internacional, donde la mayor cantidad de títulos distribuidos proviene de Estados Unidos, India, Reino Unido, Canadá y Francia.
13 MAY 2025
Markets
MENA streaming market to hit $1.5B by 2025 as SVOD subscriptions top 27 Million
According to Omdia, Shahid leads with 4.4 million subscribers, followed by YouTube Premium at 3.7 million, Netflix at 3.0 million, and StarzPlay at 2.3 million. The market is forecast to grow to $8.4 billion by 2029, fueled by mobile adoption and digital infrastructure expansion.