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Hussein Fakhri

Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Producer

Ahmad Fahad Al-Shagra

Chief Platform Officer

Alessandro Masaro

Chief Strategy Officer

Mohamed Elgohary

Head of Business Development

Nisrine Ghazal

VP Digital

Hussein Fakhri

Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Producer

Katara Studios

Katara Studios facilitates complete motion picture production services for the ever-changing landscape of both studio and independent filmmaking. Locations, transportation, casting, set design and construction, crewing, wardrobe, post-production – we handle it all. Specializing in all moving media including feature films, commercials and television production and headquartered in Doha, Qatar, Katara Studios has also extensively produced in Europe.

With production savvy and experience, filmmaker-friendly philosophy and extensive relationships in all aspects of the business, Katara Studios is an invaluable partner to any film production. Reliability, accountability, dependability, experience and a proven track record are just some of the things that we are known for. With highly experienced Qatari, European & American production executives and the best local production managers in Qatar and Central Eastern Europe with years of major motion picture and commercial experience, Katara Studios boasts a winning combination that instills complete confidence in even the most discerning film makers.

We have proudly established a proven and valuable infrastructure in Romania, Bulgaria and Hungary, where production value can be achieved at one-third the cost of North America. Katara Studios is a FULL-SERVICE production service company, including post- production. Our brick-and mortar facilities are primarily a multi-studio music recording, mixing and mastering facility, as well as a full Dolby Atmos, 5.1, post-production facility, providing full picture and sound offline and online services for external clients and internally generated film and TV content.

About the Speaker

With over two decades of strategic marketing leadership experience, Hussein is a seasoned commercial executive who has shaped brand narratives across diverse sectors in the Middle East and Europe.

Following his education at Dublin Business School, Hussein established his foundation in advertising technology and digital marketing in Ireland before relocating to Qatar in 2004 to join Qatar Airways as Marketing Manager. His career trajectory continued as he spearheaded marketing and communications divisions for prominent financial institutions including Rayan and Barwa Bank.

An entrepreneurial vision led Hussein to establish multiple successful ventures in Doha, specialising in advertising, film production, and talent services. In 2018, he joined the leadership team as founding CEO at Katara Studios.

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Local & Arabic Content: Rising Demand Across MENA

Ahmad Fahad Al-Shagra

Chief Platform Officer

1001

A global video streaming and social platform focused on hyper localised, Iraqi Arabic content & celebrities

About the Speaker

Ahmad Fahad Al-Shagra, a graduate of the University of Sunderland, currently serves as the Chief Platform Officer, specializing in product growth and innovation . A recognized figure in the Middle East tech arena, Ahmad is not only a mentor to emerging startups but also a startup enthusiast himself, having successfully achieved an exit previously. His visionary leadership and relentless pursuit of excellence continually set new industry standards.

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Redefining User Experience: Crafting the Optimal Personalization Strategy

Alessandro Masaro

Chief Strategy Officer

STARZPLAY

STARZ ON offers Hit Movies, popular TV shows, Arabic originals, live streaming of sports & live TV on STARZPLAY + Free movies & Free TV series in full HD.

About the Speaker

Alessandro is currently the Chief Strategy Officer at STARZPLAY, in charge of data analytics, business planning, M&A, fundraise and special projects. Alessandro joined the company in 2021 to lead the transformational fundraise where e& Group and ADQ took the majority of STARZPLAY and injected $100m of primary capital to support its growth. After that, Alessandro was key to conceptualise and execute the Sport and Advertising strategy that fuelled STARZPLAY growth in the last 2 years. Before that, Alessandro was a principal investor at Delta Partners Capital, a $200m growth capital fund investing in technology companies across several markets. In his role Alessandro invested in more than 20 companies with several exits including Ciphercloud (acquired by Lookout), Knowlarity (Gupshup), Aricent (Altran) and Virgin Mobile Poland (Play)”

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OTT Competition in MENA: Is There Still Room to Grow?

Mohamed Elgohary

Head of Business Development

Yango Play

Yango Play lets you watch TV series and movies, listen to music, play games — all in one app. With Yango Play, you will also get unique trophies while watching TV series and movies and listening to music. Use these trophies in the Yango City game to decorate your city.

About the Speaker

Mohamed Elgohary is the Head of Business Development at Yango Play, a cutting-edge AI-powered entertainment streaming Super App. He oversees the B2B distribution strategy, forging partnerships with leading telecom operators, eCommerce platforms, voucher distributors, and big screen providers across the MENA region.

With a rich background in sales management, partnerships, and commercial operations, Mohamed has successfully led initiatives across the OTT, broadcasting, e-commerce, telecommunications, and retail sectors. He has been instrumental in driving revenue growth for global brands by negotiating and managing key relationships with telecom operators and OEMs in the region. His expertise lies in building strategic alliances, navigating complex commercial deals, and expanding market presence for digital and entertainment platforms

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Telecom Operators, OTT & the Rise of Digital Service Aggregation

Nisrine Ghazal

VP Digital

Rotana Media Services

Rotana Media Services, or RMS, was founded in 2004 and serves as the media, marketing, and advertising arm of Rotana Media Group. As the exclusive advertising agent, RMS is responsible for selling and promoting all of Rotana TV channels. With its diverse portfolio of high-quality integrated businesses, brand partnerships, outdoor advertising vehicles, and investments, RMS has become the premier media representation and outdoor advertising company in the region. Mission: To help brands maximize and optimize their MENA reach, especially in key markets like Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Vision: To maintain its position as the region's most flexible customer-centric media solutions provider through the use of unique and innovative initiatives.

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Panels

OTT Competition in MENA: Is There Still Room to Grow?