UAE
ASBU BroadcastPro Awards 2025: MENA’s Top Media Innovators Honoured in Dubai: The 15th ASBU BroadcastPro Awards 2025 announced its winners on November 11 at the Al Habtoor Grand Resort, JBR, celebrating excellence across the MENA region’s satellite, broadcast, film and streaming industries. The event marked the 15th edition of the BroadcastPro ME Summit and reaffirmed its position as one of the most influential platforms for media professionals in the Middle East.
Since its inception, the summit has grown into a flagship B2B gathering, drawing leaders, decision-makers and innovators shaping the future of content and technology. This year’s milestone edition attracted strong participation, further highlighting the region’s expanding broadcast and digital media landscape.
Industry Veterans Honoured
In addition to the awards, the ceremony recognised several long-standing contributors who have played pivotal roles in advancing the regional media ecosystem. Honourees included Kaveh Farnam, Founder of Advanced Media; Dr Riyadh Najm, CEO of Shashah World; Karim Sarkis, Partner at Strategy&; Abdelrahim Suleiman, Director General of ASBU; Lawo; and Hasan Sayed Hasan, Managing Director of Master Media. Their recognition underscored the summit’s commitment to celebrating individuals and organisations driving transformation in media.
A Platform for Dialogue and Discovery
Throughout the day, industry executives engaged in discussions on emerging technologies, content strategies and new digital frontiers. The summit once again proved vital for fostering collaboration, strengthening partnerships and exploring innovative solutions for the region’s evolving media needs.
Winners Announced Across Diverse Categories
A panel of industry experts selected winners across multiple categories, recognising achievements in content creation, production quality, technological innovation and leadership.
ASBU BroadcastPro Awards 2025: WINNERS
SATELLITEPRO AWARDS
Satellite Solutions Provider of the Year
– IKO Media Group
BROADCASTPRO AWARDS
Content Excellence
Best Content Strategy of the Year
– Rise Studios
– Viu Middle East
Best Kids’ Initiative of the Year
– The Fixies – Animotion Media Group
– BrightPop – Xpanse CGI
OTT Achievements
Best OTT Production of the Year – Fiction
– Faqret El Saher – Yango Play
– Underground Season 1: Hot Season – Clacket Media
Best OTT Production of the Year – Docuseries
– Ya Ghayeb – Shahid VOD
Production and Drama
Best Production House of the Year
– Different Productions
Best Regional Original Drama Production
– Khateya Akhera (One Last Sin) – Yango Play
– Shabab Emraa – Zee Entertainment Middle East
Special Recognition
– The Clown – Drama Shelve S.A.R.L
Unscripted & Animation
Best Unscripted Production of the Year
– Taxi Killer – Shahid VOD
Best Unscripted Production – Animated
– Coffeecature – Evision
Innovation & Technology
BroadcastPro ME Innovative Project of the Year
– SBAI – Sharjah Broadcasting Authority
– SRMG Thmanyah Qvest Project
Outstanding Tech Implementation of 2025
– TOD 2.0 – Digital Streaming Reimagined
Best AI Project
– Al Mashhad
Technical Excellence
Systems Integrator of the Year
– First Gulf Company
Best Sports Initiative of the Year
– UAE Pro League – Immersive Experience
Studios & Facilities
Best Studio of the Year
– Sky News Arabia
Best Studio Set of the Year
– The Doctors – Dubai Media
OB Vehicles
Best OB Vehicle of the Year
– Abu Dhabi Media OB Trailer – ARET Video and Audio Engineering SRL
– NEP ME-01 – NEP Group
Streaming Excellence
Streaming Service of the Year
– StarzPlay
Leadership & Contribution
MENA Trendsetter of the Year
– Dubai Studios
CEO of the Year
– Fayez Weiss Al-Sabbagh, Spacetoon
Media Executive of the Year
– Younis Alkanzy, Visioneers
Tech Executive of the Year
– Melvin Saldanha, OSN
CTO of the Year – Special Recognition
– Orlando Castro, First Gulf Company
Outstanding Contribution to the MENA Content Market
– Heba Korayem, Founder, Co-Production Salon
A Celebration of Regional Excellence
The 2025 edition of the ASBU BroadcastPro Awards highlighted the continued growth and innovation across the MENA media landscape. With new technologies, expanding content platforms and rising production standards, the region’s media sector is poised for an even more dynamic future.
