November 2026 in KSA & the Gulf
EntertainmentFor marketers
Nov 10–11 · Dubai · Madinat Jumeirah – Arena
Dubai International Content Market (DICM) 2026.
A two-day trade market for film, TV and entertainment content at the Arena in Madinat Jumeirah, where broadcasters, platforms, distributors and producers meet buyers in pre-booked meetings, with screenings and DICM Talks. INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions has run it since 2008.
What to expect
- Held since 2008 and organised by INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions
- Two days of pre-scheduled B2B meetings, exclusive screenings and networking
- Country pavilions from Türkiye, South Korea and Russia in 2026
- 2026 talks include 'What can cinema and YouTube learn from each other?' and a keynote on micro-dramas
- Exhibitors include TRT, Kanal D International, KBS Media, CJ ENM and the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA)
Why it matters for marketers
It's where the region's content deals get done, from Ramadan slates to co-productions, and this year's talks cover cinema and YouTube, micro-dramas and funding. Useful for anyone buying into branded content, sponsorship or OTT advertising.
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