Dubai: Dubai International Content Market, the leading entertainment and media marketplace in the MENA region, concluded earlier last week with more than 450 content players in attendance, including 145 buyers, representing TV Stations, OTT and VOD Platforms and pay-tv operators, mainly from Middle East, North Africa and Indian Sub-Continent.
Compared to the 2018 edition, this year DICM had a relative growth of 35% in terms of the number of attending exhibitors, with participation of major international players such as Inter Medya, A+E Networks, Warner Bros. International Television Distribution, Televisa, Caracol.
Commenting about her participation, Sarah Hussain, A+E Networks said, “I attended the Dubai International Content Market for the first time to represent A+E Networks diverse catalogue to the MENA region and to launch our new scripted drama. I found the market to be a success and very useful to connect with local broadcasters and OTT platforms.”
The number of Streaming Platforms who attended the 2 days of the event increased as well, with names like Wavo, Starzplay, CubicConnect, TenTime, Shahid, Z5 Weyyak, VuClip, Jawwy Tv and Dawri Plus making their presence felt.
Bahrain TV, Kuwait TV, Oman TV, Al Majd Network, Abu Dhabi TV, the key buyers from the region, were part of the total number of 750 pre-scheduled meetings.
Vlad Borovina, Event Manager: “Considering the ever-changing industry landscape, we managed to have at the event the majority of key regional buyers, including Bahrain TV, Al Majd Network, Oman TV or Kuwait TV. When tapping into the MENA market, distributors must understand the mechanism behind doing business in the region and we positioned DICM at the forefront of this connection.”
From his side, Fahad Aldohan, Al Majd Network said, “It was a great event with lots of new contacts and closing deals.”
On his part, Mazen Rifka, Lana TV & Lana TV Plus said, “Well organized event that could grant you the chance for fruitful results.”
Insightful topics in the conference
Running parallel with the event was an insightful conference program where regional and international industry leaders shared their opinion on key trending industry topics. From content creation in the Arab world, to exporting it to different territories as well as the endless chase for audience between linear and OTT, the conference room was packed to the fullest extent. Keynote panelists included Rony Mitri from Empire International, Rachelle Peterson from Warner Media, Lina Matta from MBC, Tracey Grant from ViacomCBS, Aida Martirosyan from Haymillian, Wesam Kattan from Vuclip, Mariam Al Serkal from Majid Kids or Nadine Samra from Weyyak. The presence of Tracey Grant on one of the panels meant that Dubai International Content Market was the first event to welcome ViacomCBS, in its new format.
Dubai International Content Market has certainly cemented its position in the MENA region and the international calendar and will continue to keep offering industry professionals an opportunity to do business in and with the MENA region.
DICM organizers already gear up for the next edition, which will be held on the 7th and 8th of December 2020, right at the peak of Expo 2020 Dubai.
About Dubai International Content Market - DICM is MENA’s leading market for buying, selling and co-producing content. Dubai International Content Market offers global and regional media and entertainment companies the opportunity to expand their business, showcase new content and services, meet with key end-users and buyers, develop partnerships and increase visibility and sales within the Middle-East, Africa and beyond.
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