Saudi Arabia on Wednesday unveiled its first cinema in over 35 years with a private screening of the blockbuster “Black Panther”, the first in a series of trial runs before movie theatres open to the wider public. The invitation-only gala event comes after the conservative kingdom lifted the ban on cinemas last year as part of a far-reaching liberalisation drive, with US giant AMC Entertainment granted the first licence to operate movie theatres. AMC chief executive Adam Aron said ticket sales will commence on Thursday for the first public shows on Friday.
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UAE says demand for .ae domain name exceeds targets in 2017
Telecommunications Regulatory Authority reveals over 210,000 local domain names registered
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Dubai’s OSN unveils TV line-up for early 2018
Pay-TV operator promises ‘biggest and most explosive line-up of television yet’
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Business media giant CNBC unveils Abu Dhabi HQ plan
Network will begin broadcasting from a new studio at Abu Dhabi Global Market in Q1 2018
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ESPN series puts spotlight on UAE’s rising sports stars
Emirates collaborates with ESPN to produce Flying the Flag, a four-part documentary mini-series
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iflix hires former Mobily, Vodafone exec as new MENA CEO
Subscription video on demand service, which launched in June, announces appointment of John Saad
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In pictures: Ruler of Dubai attends 4th Emirati Media Forum
The forum will look at how the media can support the influential role and position of the UAE on major regional and international issues, and play a more significant part in supporting national development across sectors.
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Sky News Arabia CEO set to step down in January
Nart Bouran announces departure after seven years in charge at Dubai-based new channel
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Saudi Arabia denies diplomatic visit to Israel
It was reported that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had secretly met officials
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ITP Media Group launches new social media agency
Publisher of Arabian Business says ITP Ignite will offer one stop solution for media projects
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Bell Pottinger Middle East ‘strong’ despite Oakbay furore
Regional business claims it refused to assist on the controversial UK account
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Arabian Business journalist wins award for financial reporting
CFA Institute announces Sarah Townsend as the winner of its third annual Middle East Financial Journalism Award in the English category
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Best of the Day: Images from around the world
Arabian Business presents some of the most significant events from the last few days
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As it happened: ITP Influencer Marketing Summit
ITP Media Group is hosting the UAE’s first Influencer Marketing Summit this morning at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Dubai Marina
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2013’s most powerful Indian expats in media
Arabian Business presents the most influential movers and shakers in the region’s Indian expat community
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Iraq bans news media outlets including Al Jazeera
Government suspends channels saying they are inciting violence
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OSN sees big growth since stamping out piracy
Region’s largest pay TV network says subscriber base up by over 30% since clampdown