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Former Sony, Endemol & Talpa Exec Ziad Kebbi Takes The Reins At MForMedia As Dubai-Based Production Company Refocuses On Originals & AI
EXCLUSIVE: Industry vet Ziad Kebbi is taking charge at MForMedia with a remit to take the Dubai-based production biz in a new direction built on the ownership of IP.
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Ziad Kebbi, a veteran of Sony, Endemol and Talpa, has been appointed Managing Director of MForMedia, a Dubai‑based production company founded by Khalil Homeissy and Ralph Matar ten years ago. In his new role, Kebbi will steer the firm toward a strategy focused on owning intellectual property. He noted that “the best stories from this region have not been told yet,” indicating a push to develop original content from the Middle East and North Africa. The company’s shift aims to build a portfolio of IP that can be leveraged across platforms and markets.
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