Netflix Unveils Upcoming Arab Films & Series Including Telfaz11 Feature ‘Alkhallat’, Docu-Soap ‘Dubai Bling’
deadline.comNetflix has previewed a selection of upcoming films and shows aimed at the Arab world and hailing from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Egypt, and Jordan.
The global platform has been steadily making inroads into the Middle East and North Africa since 2015, in the face of fierce competition from local players such as MBC’s Shahid VIP and Starzplay.
The slate announcement comes just one month after a group of Gulf states threatened Netflix with legal action if the platform did not remove content they deemed as contradicting Islamic values.
Netflix has not commented on the Gulf threats and appears undeterred in its push into the region and content aimed at the Arab world. “Netflix will continue to expand its investment in the region, bringing authentic stories and talent from the Arab world to the forefront of the global entertainment industry,” the platform said.
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