The group concluded MBC Saudi Arabia has collaborated for five years with two Turkish television production companies, Medyapim and Ay Yapim, officially ending the ban on Turkish soap operas.
In 2018, MBC suspended the hugely popular Turkish dramas on its channels, for political reasons arising from the tensions at that time between Turkey and Saudi Arabia.
Since then, many have returned Turkish series Gradually to the programs of the Saudi network, specifically the Shahid platform, but this agreement indicates an official return.
The partnership, which was revealed in the French city of Cannes, includes deals that allow the Saudi group to take a look at the series card ahead of competitors, get discounts on the purchase of a large number of works, and produce Arabic-language content. for the Middle East and North African market.
Among the Medyapim productions are the series “I Called Her Fariha”, “Forbidden Love”, “Azel”, “Blind Love” and others.
site transfer Variety Sam Barnett, CEO of MBC Group, said: “It is no secret that Turkish content is highly regarded by audiences in the Middle East and North Africa.”
He explained: “We will also focus on exchanging experiences and knowledge to produce some plays and other programs in Arabic, shot in Saudi Arabia and the rest of the Middle East and North Africa.”
