{"id":3752,"date":"2025-11-04T07:55:03","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T15:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indexholding.sg\/?p=3752"},"modified":"2026-06-15T18:48:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T02:18:07","slug":"dubai-international-content-market-dicm2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indexholding.sg\/?p=3752","title":{"rendered":"Dubai International Content Market (DICM2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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November 10-11, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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LOCATION<\/h2><\/div>

Dubai, United Arab Emirates<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

VENUE<\/h2><\/div>

Madinat Jumeirah \u2013 Arena<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

WEBSITE<\/h2><\/div>
<\/i>dicm.ae<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Event Overview<\/h1><\/div>
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      Dubai International Content Market (DICM 2026)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

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      November 10-11, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

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      Madinat Jumeirah Conference & Events Centre, Dubai, UAE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

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      INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions Org. (a member of INDEX Holding)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

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      MENA’s largest entertainment content B2B market event<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>

      Event & Market Highlights<\/h3><\/h1><\/div>
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      MEA’s Largest Content B2B Market<\/span><\/p><\/h4><\/div>

      The premier annual gathering of content and entertainment professionals across MENA. Buyers, sellers, producers, broadcasters, OTT platforms, and investors conduct intensive business over two focused days.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      Explosive Growth of the MENA Media Market<\/p><\/h4><\/div>

      Middle East M&E market: USD 44.2B (2025) \u2192 USD 76.8B by 2031 (CAGR 9.66%). MENA online video: USD 1.5B (2025) \u2192 USD 8.4B by 2029 (5x growth). SVOD subscriptions to exceed 27M in 2025. K-content demand surging.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      Content Business Hub \u2014 Precision B2B Matching<\/p><\/h4><\/div>

      A dedicated matchmaking tool for registered buyers and sellers. Search participants by company activity type, content genre, and format, then schedule pre-arranged 1-on-1 meetings. 2,000+ meetings in 2025 alone.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      DICM Talks \u2014 Industry Insight Panel<\/p><\/h4><\/div>

      Keynotes and panel discussions by 30+ global speakers over two days. Topics span Ramadan content strategy, short-form storytelling, the globalization of Arabic cinema, sports ROI, and female leadership in MENA content.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      Exclusive Screenings & Content Showcase<\/p><\/h4><\/div>

      Exclusive premiere screenings by global content companies (Globo, Linmon International, UnicoPlay, etc.). Buyers view the latest drama formats and documentaries on-site and can negotiate rights deals in real time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      Dubai \u2014 Global Content & Creative Hub<\/p><\/h4><\/div>

      UAE is the fastest-growing media market in the Middle East (CAGR 11.08%). Ramadan TV consumption spikes from 3.5 to 5 hours\/day. Arabic original content demand is at an all-time high. Dubai attracts both regional and global creative talent.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

      Key Highlights<\/h1><\/div>
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      • 2,000+ business meetings<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 all-time record, doubling the previous year’s pre-scheduled sessions<\/li>\n
      • South Korea Pavilion (KOCCA + JCIA)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Korea Creative Content Agency participated as Buyers’ Lounge Sponsor. Strong demand for K-drama, animation, and short-form content from MENA buyers<\/li>\n
      • Qatar Media Corporation<\/strong>\u00a0discovered new animation content and co-production opportunities \u2014 a concrete commercial success story from the Content Business Hub<\/li>\n
      • 3 National Pavilions<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 T\u00fcrkiye (Istanbul Chamber of Commerce), South Korea (KOCCA & JCIA), Russia (Roskino)<\/li>\n
      • Inaugural Spotlight Stories Pitching Challenge<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 100+ projects submitted. 1st: Reborn (Diana Arab), 2nd: Landwards (Rama Ayasra), 3rd: The Dream (Michel Chamaa). Winners received direct access to producers and platforms<\/li>\n
      • New markets surging<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 significant rise from CIS, Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Gulf (especially Saudi Arabia & Kuwait). Latin America entering for the first time<\/li>\n
      • Content trends<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Arabic drama & Ramadan series strongest. Docuseries, animation, and factual entertainment growing fast. Short-form storytelling and micro-drama emerging rapidly<\/li>\n
      • Exclusive screenings<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Globo, Linmon International, UnicoPlay premiered latest international formats and dramas to MENA buyers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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        2025 Event Highlights<\/h3><\/h1><\/div>
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        Business Hub Features by Exhibition Segment<\/h3><\/h1><\/div>

        Exhibition<\/span><\/p><\/h4><\/div>

        Main showcase space for global content and media companies. 60+ “Plug-n-Work” options available \u2014 flexible for startups to major broadcasters. All content formats represented.<\/p>\n

        Content formats: TV drama & series \/ Film \/ Animation & kids \/ Documentary & factual \/ Format & remakes \/ Short-form & micro-drama \/ Digital, mobile & social \/ Gaming & interactive \/ Music & performing arts \/ Comics & webtoon<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

        Content Business Hub<\/p><\/h4><\/div>

        A precision B2B matchmaking platform exclusive to registered DICM buyers and sellers. Search participants by company type, content genre, and format, then schedule pre-arranged 1-on-1 meetings.<\/p>\n

        2025 result: 2,000+ meetings (2x previous year). Hundreds of pre-arranged sessions in the Buyers’ Lounge. Al Jadeed TV: “DICM continues to create meaningful connections and opportunities every year.”<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

        DICM Talks<\/p><\/h4><\/div>

        Two-day industry knowledge platform with 30+ global speakers in keynotes and panel discussions. Explores the latest trends and business strategies shaping the global content landscape.<\/p>\n

        2025 sessions: Sports ROI 8-Step Framework (Parrot Analytics) \/ Ramadan & Beyond: Year-Round Content Formula \/ Inside the Mind of a Commissioner (MBC) \/ Stories in Seconds: Micro-Drama & Social \/ Bridging Worlds: MENA Goes Global \/ Why Global Markets Should Pay Attention to Arabic Cinema \/ Women Shaping the Future of MENA Content<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

        Exclusive Screenings<\/p><\/h4><\/div>

        Exclusive premiere screenings of the latest content lineups from global production and distribution companies. Buyers view actual content and can negotiate rights deals on-site.<\/p>\n

        2025 participants: Globo (Brazil), Linmon International, UnicoPlay. Connects international formats and dramas directly with MENA buyers. A key channel for sealing content sales and distribution deals.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

        Producers Connect Hub<\/p><\/h4><\/div>

        A dedicated initiative for international co-production. A space for global and MENA producers to exchange creative ideas, find co-production partners, and explore financing opportunities.<\/p>\n

        2026 plans: Further strengthen Producers Connect Hub. Expand dedicated formats connecting storytellers directly with investors and platforms. Upgrade to an AI-driven meeting platform for more precise matching.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

        Spotlight Stories \u2014 Pitching Challenge<\/div>\n
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        First launched in 2025. Emerging MENA creators pitch original projects to industry leaders in a live competition. Planned to expand in scale and reach for 2026.<\/p>\n

        2025: 100+ projects submitted. Jury: Madonna Khafaja, Ali Ghamlouch, Michel Zreik, Badih Fattouh. Winners receive DICM Spotlight Stories Award + direct connection with producers and platforms. 2026 edition set to be bigger and broader.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

        Country Pavilions<\/div>\n
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        Official national pavilions from the world’s leading content-producing nations. South Korea participates jointly through KOCCA and JCIA. In 2025, KOCCA also served as the Buyers’ Lounge Sponsor.<\/p>\n

        2025 pavilions: \ud83c\uddf0\ud83c\uddf7 South Korea (KOCCA + JCIA) \u00b7 \ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddf7 T\u00fcrkiye (Istanbul Chamber of Commerce) \u00b7 \ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\uddfa Russia (Roskino). Strong MENA buyer demand for K-drama, animation, and webtoon content confirmed.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

        Year-Round Webinars & E-Ramadan<\/div>\n
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        DICM operates beyond the annual event as a year-round platform, delivering ongoing content trend insights through webinars and the E-Ramadan Content Market.<\/p>\n

        E-Ramadan Content Market: An online marketplace timed to the Ramadan season, when TV viewing spikes from 3.5 to 5 hours\/day. A dedicated platform for trading content targeting the region’s most intensive viewing period.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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        CONTENT BUSINESS HUB<\/h4>\n

        A B2B matching platform exclusively for registered buyers and sellers. Search for participating companies by content genre and format, and take advantage of networking opportunities during the event through pre-arranged business matchmaking.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":4049,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[106],"tags":[116],"class_list":["post-3752","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-content","tag-content-event"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/indexholding.sg\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3752","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/indexholding.sg\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/indexholding.sg\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indexholding.sg\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/39"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indexholding.sg\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3752"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/indexholding.sg\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3752\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4086,"href":"https:\/\/indexholding.sg\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3752\/revisions\/4086"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indexholding.sg\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/4049"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/indexholding.sg\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3752"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indexholding.sg\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=3752"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indexholding.sg\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=3752"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}