This article showcases our top picks for the best Arab World based Media and Entertainment companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Media and Entertainment industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
Top Arab World Media and Entertainment Startups
Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.
ADQ
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ADQ is a holding company with a diverse portfolio of major enterprises.
HyperSpace
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Hyperspace is a permanent ticketed experiential attraction developer that creates, builds, operates, and funds attractions.
Kitab Sawti
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Kitab Sawti is an Arabic audio entertainment service offering audiobooks and podcasts through mobile apps.
Telfaz11
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Telfaz11 specializes in the fields of talent management, comedy, entertainment, content creation, and storytelling.
Cyberdrone Drone Shows
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CyberDrone provides spectacular drone light shows for all occasions.
Jeel Platform
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Jeel Platform operates as an edutainment digital platform.
Rawa.tv
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Rawa.tv is a live streaming platform dedicated to Arab gaming.
Mohtwize
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Mohtwize is a podcast tech developer that creates a sustainable business model for podcasts.
GrintaHub
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An online ticket exchange and resale platform
Finyal Media
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A podcast network Creating podcasts for young people across the Arab world.
Dale Ventures
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Dale Ventures invests in companies where it can provide strategic and analytic resources.
Reedz
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Reedz is a mobile app providing audiobook summaries of the best selling books in the world, along with the most interesting podcasts.
Buzzkito
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Buzzkito aim to spread happiness and tolerance
Kurd Doblazh
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Kurd Doblazh : Entertainment Website And Television network was founded in Oct 1, 2019 by Mustafa Nahro Omar
Al Jazeera
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Al Jazeera is an Arabic news channel that provides comprehensive television news and live debate.
Ounousa SAL
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Ounousa is an online magazine creating content for Arabic speaking women on topics related to lifestyle, fashion and beauty
Dopal App
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Dopal is a web platform that enable users to explore, compare and book personalized Activities and Experience.
DEI
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DEI serves as an exclusive operating partner providing turnkey imaging solutions to attractions and resorts.
Silkroad Audio
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Silkroad Audio is the region’s freshest provider of exclusive, high fidelity Middle Eastern stock audio.
YallaKora
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YallaKora is an online sport portal in Egypt.
Podeo
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Podeo is a podcasting platform dedicated to managing, distributing, and producing audio podcasts.
Big Bear Play
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Big Bear Play is an online platform that enables MENA region audience to watch originals & all their favorite content on all smart devices
Droplen
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Droplen is a calling app for professional people which helps them to manage and monetize their calls and call requests.I
TheNewsCrypto
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TheNewsCrypto.com is a news site that specializes in cryptographic technology, fintech, and the internet.
Webedia Arabia
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Webedia Arabia is a digital Arab networks, through pillars of fashion & beauty, pop culture, food, parenting, and gaming/esports.
E-Vision
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E-Vision provides content from Major Hollywood studios, Bollywood studios.
Kuwait National Cinema Co
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Kuwait National Cinema Co is entertainment provider and distributor of movies, films through digital cinema and IMAX.
Welovebuzz
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Welovebuzz is a cross-platform digital media company that produces engaging content for millennials in the Arab World.
Tawahadna
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Tawahadna is a media production house that focuses on creating documentaries on Emirati artists and help them get international recognition.
VOX Cinemas
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VOX Cinemas is wholly-owned that provides a world-class cinema experience to moviegoers who value both quality and luxury.
Akhdar
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Akhdar is a platform that generates simplified content from books.
Optimisus
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Optimisus is an independent media website that covers the latest cryptocurrency, NFT, metaverse, and blockchain news company.
MOBY Group
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MOBY Group is a leading media and entertainment company with a focus on emerging and frontier markets.
Qatar Bangla News
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qatarbanglanews.com is an Bengali language news website of Qatar.
Alrai Media
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Alrai Media is an Arab international and global news website.
Zorins TV
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Zorins TV is an international media that offers its viewers entertainment in five channels.
MEED Media FZ LLC
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MEED Media FZ LLC is a remarkable senior management media brand.
TARTEEB Events and Marketing
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TARTEEB is a creative hub that specializes in entertainment including; Events, Marketing, Talents Management, Video Production, Gaming.
Augustus Media
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Augustus Media is an award winning modern media company based in UAE and KSA, its designed to evolve to the changing media environment.
Digital Media Services
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Digital Media Services is Choueiri Groups dedicated digital media representation unit.
Peace TV
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Peace TV is an Emirati religious satellite television network. It is one of the largest religious satellite television network in the world.
Yazle Media
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Yazle Media is a digital media company Located in 10 Countries worldwide
Aido.com
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AIDO.com is the largest e-commerce solution for entertainment in the Middle East & GCC.
Al Aan TV
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Al Aan TV is a media company that broadcasts programs and live shows all over middle east countries.
The Gritti Fund
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Next Generation Early-Stage Investment Fund for Startups in the MENA region
DigiSay
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DigiSay offers content production, content management, distribution, communications, and digital marketing services.
Dot Republic Media
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Dot Republic Media is a content distribution platform that enables publishers to focus on content creation by handling revenue generation.
MABAPOST مابابوست
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MABAPOST (in arabic: مابابوست) is a multilingual e-news magazine from Tunisia, founded by Mohamed Ali Ben Ammar in December 2019.
OMNES media.com
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OMNESmedia.com is a unique online media solutions provider that empowers you to CONNECT, MEASURE and REACH your objectives
Kedoo
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Kedoo is a video and media-tech company that produces, distributes, and broadcasts professional content to digital platforms.
Hespress
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Hespress is an online portal that publishes information and news on culture, sports, fashion, technology, politics and games.
Gulf Business
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Gulf Business an first regional news magazine that publishes news about industry, lifestyle and events.
Q-Tickets
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Q-Tickets is a one-stop-shop ticketing platform that offers entertainment-related information as well as book tickets online.
Emirates News Agency
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Emirates News Agency is a media and broadcasting company that offers news, images and television material across various mediums.
Arab Media Network
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Arab Media Network is a media and entertainment company.
ABS Network
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ABS Network is a broadcast service provider that offers news content production and delivery services.
Flash Group
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Flash Group is an international advertising and media company.
EMPC
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EMPC is a production company that leases television, cinema, and media production tools and produces cultural and kids’ shows.
Aurora
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SaaS Over The Top (OTT) Video on Demand (VOD) Platform
Novo Cinemas
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Novo Cinemas currently operates 104 screens with over 16,000 seats across 10 properties.
Egyptian Streets
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Egyptian Streets is an independent news media organization aimed at providing readers with an alternate depiction of events that occur.
Doha Film Institute
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Doha Film Institute is an independent, not-for-profit cultural organization, it supports the growth of the local film community.
Egyexporting
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EGYEXPORTING offers the process of Exporting cycle between the small & medium companies with the help of a set of tools
Arab Telemedia Group
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Arab Telemedia Group is an independent media enterprise which creates and produces films and TV content.
Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution
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Qatar Cinema & Film Distribution is a Qatar-based company engaged in the field of arts and cultural entertainment.
Selim Ramia & Co
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Selim Ramia & Co is the holding company of subsidiaries that operate in the movie entertainment sector.
Think Marketing
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Knowledge hub specialized in insights and digital analytics developed for marketing and communications experts.
Belt & Road News
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An international media organization, that is world’s first & only news network dedicated to Belt and Road Initiative.
Fadaat
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Fadaat is a creative agency that engages in media production, visual, print media and social media services to various industries.
Al Jazeera
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Al Jazeera broadcast news, entertainment, sports, culture, and economics.
BNC Publishing
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BNC Publishing provides expertise in the field of media publishing.
La Perle
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La Perle offers spectacular art shows with a fusion of immersive artistic performances, imagery and technology.
Nowaar Entertainment Company
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Nowaar Entertainment Company offers product development and manage entertainment experience across multiple platform.
Mikitsune
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Mikitsune is a mobile application that connect parents with businesses offering kids activities, events and classes in Qatar.
Le360
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Le360 is an online media firm that shares information and news on sports, culture, politics, economics and lifestyle.
Brick2Click
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Brick2Click offers a range of digital marketing, m-commerce, and advertising services.
WAASTAA
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WAASTAA is an online social and creative networking service that showcases creative work from across the globe.
Filmworks Group
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Filmworks Group is a broadcasting and media production company.
Access Advertising
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Access Advertising is a UAE based graphic design agency.
Tek Signals
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Tek Signals is a professional consultancy in the fields of broadcasting, telecommunications, professional test and measurements systems.
A.k.a. Media
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a.k.a. Media is an integrated media production, post-production and digital company.
yative
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yative is a platform for photographers, makeup-artists, models and hair-stylists.
Red Monkey
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Red Monkey is a video production agency that offers live streaming, content creation and multi-camera broadcast production services.
NgageU
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NgageU is part story-teller & part concept builder in the digital and mobile app space.
ZR Group
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ZR Group is a Lebanese multinational conglomerate, offering services in more than ten sectors across the Middle East and Europe.
Growl Media
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Growl Media’s mission is to build apps, under the Appy Kids’ brand, that are both educational and entertaining
Equityplus Advertising
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Equityplus Advertising is an advertising and media production company.
Expression, LLC
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Expression, LLC is offers media, print and production, interactive, CRM, strategic planning, contract publishing, events and sponsorship.
Writers’ Cell
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Writers’ Cell is an entertainment company that creates original series & films for global streaming platforms & distribution companies.
Media A La Carte
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Media A La Carte is a media production company specialized in motion graphic, 3D animations, video production and editing services.
Dar Al Sharq
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Dar Al Sharq is a press institution that publishes local and international newspapers.