The ninth edition of the Dubai International Content Market (DICM) 2026 will take place next week at the Madinat Jumeirah Conference & Events Centre in Dubai, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. Organised annually by INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions, a member of INDEX Holding, the event serves as a commercial platform for buyers, broadcasters, distributors, producers, and content platforms.
According to WAM, the 2026 edition is expected to attract more than 200 buyers from over 30 countries, with more than 80 participating companies and over 2,000 business meetings scheduled. Entities from 15 countries will participate, including China, the UAE, Egypt, Lebanon, the United States, Türkiye, Japan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, the British Virgin Islands, India, Germany, Russia, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia.
The market includes two specialised initiatives: Spotlight Stories, which highlights original Arabic-language projects from the MENA region, and Producers Connect, designed to connect producers with potential partners for co-production and joint project development.
The event will also host three dedicated country pavilions for Türkiye, South Korea, and Russia, alongside participation from international broadcast and production organisations such as TRT, KOCCA, CJ ENM, Roskino, and TelevisaUnivision.
Sources
- www.wam.ae · 2026-11-09
