Oscar-nominated Yemeni director's film "The Station", 10 years in the making, debuts at Cannes
This touching Yemen-set drama, centring on a women-only gas station, marks the feature debut of Sara Ishaq, the Yemeni-Scottish filmmaker who previously received an Oscar nomination for her documentary short Karama Has No Walls (2012)
Ishaq worked with co-writer @nadiaeliewat to craft a story based around Layal (Manal Al-Mulaiki), a resourceful woman who manages the station.
You can read more here: https://t.ly/Sp3qq
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2 Days to go!
Stories that resonate globally often begin with strong local roots.
Join us for the next edition of The Content Market Webinars by DICM:
“Local Stories to Global Screens: Animation & Youth Content”
📅 20 May 2026
🕒 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (GST)
As demand grows for authentic, youth-driven storytelling, this session will explore:
• The rise of international co-productions across MENA, Europe, the Americas and North America
• How creators adapt local narratives for global audiences without losing cultural identity
• What Gen Z and Gen Alpha audiences are looking for in animation and youth content today
• The growing role of regional talent, writers, and artists in shaping globally successful stories
Featuring industry experts:
🎙 Amit Devani – Moderator
🎙 Sadia Ashraf
🎙 David Kalbeitzer
🎙 Nathalie G. Habib
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into the future of animation, youth content, and cross-cultural storytelling.
Register now at dicm.ae
#DICM #DICM2026 #ContentMarket #Animation #YouthContent #CoProduction #GlobalStorytelling #MENA #EntertainmentIndustry #KidsContent #GenZ #GenAlpha #MediaIndustry #AnimationIndustry #ContentCreators
We are pleased to continue our collaboration with @parrotanalytics as a Knowledge Partner for DICM 2026.
As audience demand, streaming trends, and content performance continue to reshape the global entertainment landscape, data-driven insights have become more important than ever for the industry.
Together with Parrot Analytics, DICM 2026 will continue to bring valuable market intelligence and meaningful conversations to the region’s leading content marketplace.
Join us on 10–11 November 2026 at Madinat Jumeirah Conference Centre, Dubai.
Visit dicm.ae to learn more.
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DICM Talks 2025 | Exclusive Insight
What’s the one thing that could unlock the full potential of Arabic cinema?
In this short DICM Talks moment, Hussein Fakhri from @katarastudios shares his perspective on what the industry truly needs to grow, evolve, and reach global audiences.
🎥 Watch now.
#DICMTalks #DICM2025 #ArabicCinema #FilmIndustry #KataraStudios #ContentMarket #MiddleEastCinema
Stories that resonate globally often begin with strong local roots.
Join us for the next edition of The Content Market Webinars by DICM: “Local Stories to Global Screens: Animation & Youth Content”
📅 20 May 2026 🕒 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (GST)
As demand grows for authentic, youth-driven storytelling, this session will explore: • The rise of international co-productions across MENA, Europe, the Americas and North America • How creators adapt local narratives for global audiences without losing cultural identity • What Gen Z and Gen Alpha audiences are looking for in animation and youth content today • The growing role of regional talent, writers, and artists in shaping globally successful stories
Featuring industry experts: 🎙 Amit Devani – Moderator 🎙 Sadia Ashraf 🎙 David Kalbeitzer
🎙 @nathaliehabib76
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into the future of animation, youth content, and cross-cultural storytelling.
Register now at dicm.ae
#DICM #DICM2026 #ContentMarket #Animation #YouthContent #CoProduction #GlobalStorytelling #MENA #EntertainmentIndustry #KidsContent #GenZ #GenAlpha #MediaIndustry #AnimationIndustry #ContentCreators
Documentary storytelling is gaining stronger momentum across MENA.
From factual entertainment and investigative storytelling to history, culture, lifestyle, and human-interest content, broadcasters and streaming platforms are expanding their demand for premium documentary programming.
DICM 2026 brings together buyers, distributors, producers, and platforms actively looking for compelling factual content with regional and international appeal.
Showcase your documentaries at the premier MENA content marketplace and connect with key decision-makers across the industry.
📍 10-11 November 2026
👉 dicm.ae
#DICM2026 #Documentaries #FactualContent #ContentMarket #MediaIndustry #Streaming #Broadcast #GlobalContent #MENA #ContentDistribution
According to the latest MEXAV 2025 report by @parrotanalytics , SPLATAM content generated $705.3 million in global streaming revenue by Q1 2025, marking its highest point in the report’s tracking period.
As streaming platforms continue investing in diverse stories with cross-border appeal, markets such as SPLATAM are becoming key contributors to the future of entertainment.
You can read more here:https://t.ly/kRJwO
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We’re pleased to welcome @alrai.tv as a buyer at #DICM2026.
As one of the recognized broadcasters in the region, Alrai TV continues to engage audiences with a diverse range of entertainment and programming across the Arab market.
Meet their team at DICM 2026 and explore new opportunities for content acquisition, partnerships, and collaboration.
📍 10-11 November 2026 📍 Madinat Jumeirah Conference Centre, Dubai
👉 dicm.ae
#DICM2026 #ContentMarket #MediaIndustry #ContentDeals #Broadcast #MENA #EntertainmentIndustry
In today’s market, audiences follow stories.
From high-impact series to culturally resonant storytelling, drama remains one of the strongest drivers of engagement across MENA.
Position your catalogue where buyers are actively looking for premium scripted content.
Join us at #DICM2026.
dicm.ae
#DramaSeries #ContentBusiness #MediaIndustry #GlobalContent
How do local stories travel globally?
Join us for our upcoming webinar:
“Local Stories to Global Screens: Animation & Youth Content”
We’ll explore how animation is connecting cultures, how regional talent is gaining global traction, and what it takes to create content that resonates across borders.
📅 20 May 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (GST)
👉 Register now: dicm.ae
#DICM2026 #Animation #YouthContent #Webinar #ContentIndustry #GlobalContent #MediaIndustry
Early Bird Registration for DICM 2026 is now open.
Limited availability. Priority access.
Secure your place at the region’s most commercially driven content marketplace and position yourself ahead of the market.
Join 250+ buyers and 100+ global distributors shaping the future of content across MENA and beyond.
Early registration gives you: 🎯 Priority access to meetings and opportunities 🤝 Stronger positioning among first confirmed participants
⚡ Access to a limited early allocation of badges
Be where deals happen.
👉 dicm.ae/registration
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Did you know?
The Devil Wears Prada 2 has walked into cinemas with all the confidence of a runway finale, opening to a dazzling $233.6 million worldwide. The numbers tell a story even Miranda might approve of. The film earned $77 million in North America and $156.6 million internationally, against a reported $100 million production budget.
You can read more here: https://t.ly/qFYrG
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