Dubai:The Dubai International Content Market (DICM) 2026 will take place next week at Madinat Jumeirah Conference and Events Centre, gathering institutions and companies from 15 countries, including Egypt, Lebanon, the United States, and more. The event aims to open new avenues for creative project development, production, and distribution, while strengthening business partnerships at both regional and international levels.

According to Wam, the event is expected to attract over 200 buyers from more than 30 countries, with over 80 companies participating and more than 2,000 business meetings scheduled. The market is organized annually by INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions, a member of INDEX Holding. It features initiatives such as Spotlight Stories, which showcases original Arabic-language projects from the MENA region, and Producers Connect, which enables producers to meet potential partners for co-production and joint project development.

The event will also include dedicated country pavilions representing Türkiye, South Korea, and Russia. Participants will have access to a diverse range of content and business opportunities across different markets. Companies involved include TRT, Kanal D International, KBS Media, and more. The content showcased will span various genres, reflecting the diverse range of content being developed and distributed globally.

In addition, the DICM Talks programme will explore key transformations across the media and entertainment industry with sessions like "Content Isn't King Anymore" and "The Great Content Reset Fewer Titles, Bigger Impact". Discussions will also focus on "The Future of TV in MENA" and the relevance of the Ramadan drama format.

The Dubai International Content Market serves as a B2B marketplace for entertainment content and media in the Middle East, Africa, and beyond, offering an integrated business environment that includes content showcases, business meetings, presentations, and networking opportunities.