Media City Qatar finishes two dramas and expands creative catalogue beyond 30 projects

According to Media City Qatar, the drama series Lamma Shefet and Kawalees have been completed a year after the outlet first pledged support for the two titles during its participation at the MIPCOM Cannes exhibition.

This step aligns with Qatar’s wider effort to boost its cultural and creative sectors as part of economic diversification.

Drama Series Completion and Portfolio Expansion

The two dramas were developed by ImagiQ Productions, a company licensed by Media City Qatar. Lamma Shefet features actors Aimee Sayah and Mohamad al-Ahmad, while Kawalees stars Dima Kandalaft.

Media City Qatar said its portfolio of supported content now exceeds 30 local projects, comprising 10 documentaries, seven shows and programmes, five series, five films, three electronic games and two podcasts.

Film Showcases and International Media Partnerships

Three films produced by companies licensed by Media City Qatar were chosen for the special screenings programme at the Doha Film Festival 2026. They are the documentary First to Fly by Alaqat, filmed in Qatar, Bulgaria and Madagascar; Jodari Meno by The Film House, which follows the journey of a Qatari diver between Qatar, Zanzibar and Italy; and A Very Ordinary Life by Lusail Films.

The outlet added that CNN Creators has continued to be produced weekly in Doha since its launch in October 2025. Meanwhile, the partnership with Euronews, which has been in place since 2021, has delivered more than 550 episodes across five programmes, generating more than 11bn TV impacts and nearly 60mn YouTube views.

Music Release and Talent Development Programs

In the music sphere, Rahbani 3.0 released Nabd Qatar,t featuring the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra; the piece premiered during the final of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025.

For talent development, the licensed company RCD Media organised an advanced masterclass with the internationally acclaimed filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, a two‑time Academy Award winner. The masterclass benefited around 60 members of Qatar’s filmmaking community.

This was complemented by practical training programmes offered through the Euronews Academy and CNN Academy, as well as internship opportunities for students from Northwestern University in Qatar at Euronews’ headquarters in Brussels.

Infrastructure, Incentives and Vision for Qatar’s Media Hub

Hamad Omar AlMannai, CEO of Media City Qatar, said that supporting creative businesses aims to create favorable conditions for producers and filmmakers to develop ambitious work at home and bring it to new markets.

AlMannai also noted that participation in MIPCOM Cannes 2026 provides an opportunity to showcase Qatar’s efforts to build a stronger platform for storytelling, production and international collaboration.

Media City Qatar provides an integrated environment for media companies to grow, including 100% foreign ownership, competitive incentives, streamlined licensing procedures, and advanced production and broadcast infrastructure. These offerings strengthen Qatar’s position as a regional and international hub for media and creativity.