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Israeli settler Yinon Levi has been arrested following the death of Hathaleen.
Netflix partners with MBC Group on groundbreaking subscription deal for MENA
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Korea’s CJ ENM launches Saudi subsidiary to accelerate Middle East expansion
The base in Riyadh will oversee production and distribution for the South Korean entertainment giant in the MENA region.
Venice-bound ‘Cotton Queen’ lands MENA distribution deal
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Saeed Taji Farouky project among eight Final Cut in Venice titles
Farouky will present Egypt-UK co-production ‘Standing At The Ruins’.
Lemohang Mosese’s documentary among Locarno Open Doors feature screenings
This year’s programme is dedicated to emerging voices from Africa.
Ahmed Yassin Al-Daradji, Cyril Aris projects among Doha Film Institute spring selection
A total of 45 projects will benefit from the latest round of grants.
Docaviv artistic director Michal Weits recovering after missile hits Tel Aviv home
Weits was sheltering with her husband and two children in the safe room of their Tel Aviv house when it was hit on Sunday.
Jafar Panahi’s Cannes-winner ‘It Was Just An Accident’ scoops Sydney Film Prize
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Locarno unveils producers and projects for Africa-focused Open Doors programme
Festival’s co-production platform and talent development programme is focused on the African continent this year.
