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For decades, Ramadan has been the cornerstone of television in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), a period defined by appointment viewing, family rituals, and peak advertising revenues. In 2026, however, the industry reached a pivotal inflection point. What was once a broadcast-dominated season has transformed into a sophisticated, […]

Ramadan continues to be a powerhouse season for TV and digital content consumption – with both traditional and streaming platforms recording record-high numbers.

During Ramadan 2024, the media and entertainment landscape across the Middle East and other regions with Muslim communities witnessed a significant transformation. This Holy Month not only accentuated spiritual observance but also brought a surge in media consumption driven by unique cultural and social dynamics. The following insights dive deeper […]

DICM and E-Ramadan Content Market Releases Ramadan Report CONTENT CONSUMPTION INCREASED DURING RAMADAN 2023 TV viewership during Ramadan tends to increase significantly from 3 hours and a half before Ramadan to almost 5 hours per day. Ramadan and television have traditionally been a match as families gather around their living […]

Over 900 meetings held during event, 60 exhibiting companies present More than 600 participants from 50 countries DICM 2023 to be held in Madinat Jumeriah Conference Centre to accommodate larger audience Dubai, UAE – 25 November 2022: The Dubai International Content Market – DICM 2022, concluded on a high note […]

DICM Awarded Best Annual Media Industry Event – MENA DICM connected over 50 international and MENA based companies 450 buyers and visitors from 60 countries attended Dubai, UAE, 28 June 2022: The Dubai International Content Market (DICM) has been awarded the Best Annual Media Industry Event in the Middle East […]

39% Increase in Online Spending as Streaming Services Take Over Screens During Ramadan Dubai, United Arab Emirates, ——- July 2022 For many Muslims around the world, the month of Ramadan is a time of fasting during the day while embracing spirituality, almsgiving, and kindness. Ramadan is also known to be […]

Dubai International Content Market organized the session “Focus on Formats” this week, gathering Jin Woo Hwang, founder and president/executive producer, Something Special (Korea) and Miroslav Radojevi, sales director, MENA, Global Agency (Turkey). Moderated by Prensario International’s Fabricio Ferrara, the panel offered top trends and focused on the international co-developments and […]

On the first day of the event, Magic Image Co. and Sone Studios have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. Dubai International Content Market has concluded today with more than 50 exhibitors from 20 countries sharing their ideas. DICM provides an opportunity for content buyers and sellers to generate leads and […]