With just one month to go, the anticipation for Dubai International Content Market (DICM) 2025 is reaching new heights. Taking place on 4-5 November at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, this year’s edition is shaping up to be the most dynamic yet, bringing together the world’s leading content creators, buyers, and investors in the heart of the MENA region.
More than 90 exhibitors and 250+ buyers from over 50 countries are confirmed, with over 500 pre-scheduled meetings already booked through the Content Business Hub.
What sets DICM apart is the exceptional regional buyer presence: broadcasters like MBC, OSN, Shahid, STARZPLAY, TOD, Abu Dhabi Media, Dubai Media, Oman TV, and Qatar Media Corporation will be onsite, ensuring international exhibitors have direct access to the decision-makers driving acquisitions in one of the fastest-growing markets worldwide.
This year, national and international pavilions add to the market’s global flavor. Delegations include the ICC Pavilion from Turkiye, KOCCA and JCIA Pavilions from Korea, and the Roskino Pavilion, all showcasing some of the world’s most competitive content portfolios and strengthening cultural and creative exchange with MENA.
Alongside business meetings, the DICM Talks agenda promises to be a knowledge powerhouse, covering the biggest shifts in the industry: from the rise of Ramadan content and micro-drama to the evolution of sports media rights, the global expansion of Arabic cinema, and the emergence of new content capitals worldwide. Notable sessions will feature leading executives from MBC Group, Katara Studios, Film Clinic, Omdia, Fifth Season, Gazprom Media, Zee, and RefleKT Media, among others.
Adding to the excitement, the first-ever Spotlight Stories: The DICM Pitching Challenge will give regional storytellers the chance to showcase their ideas live to a distinguished jury including Madonna Khafaja and Ali Ghamlouch (Whitebee Media), Michel Zreik, and Badih Fattouh, with the winner receiving a certificate and the opportunity to connect directly with producers and platforms for potential development.
The Producers Connect Hub also returns, creating a dedicated space for co-production matchmaking and collaboration opportunities. With co-productions in MENA growing at over 20% year-on-year, this hub is set to be the heartbeat of cross-border storytelling.
From global giants like Globo, Eccho Rights, TelevisaUnivision, ATV, Inter Medya, Global Agency, and Fantawild to regional champions such as Stars Media, Union Media, and Animation Plus, the exhibition floor reflects both diversity and depth across drama, formats, documentaries, kids, and animation.
As global players and regional leaders prepare to gather in Dubai this November, DICM 2025 promises to be more than just a market. It is a bridge between cultures, a launchpad for new collaborations, and a hub where the future of entertainment is shaped. With unmatched access to buyers, co-producers, and decision-makers from across the world, the time to secure your place is now.
The Dubai International Content Market is organised annually by INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions Org., a member of INDEX Holding.
