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Press Release

CABSAT marks its 30th anniversary with return of prestigious MENA Co-

Production Salon

Dubai, UAE, April 24, 2024,

CABSAT, the flagship event for broadcast, media, satellite, and entertainment industries in the
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Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, celebrates its 30 anniversary by continuing its

partnership with HConsult, a leading content market specialist in the Arabic-speaking MENA
region, to host MENA Co-Production Salon. The exclusive gathering, scheduled from May 21 to

23 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, is poised to elevate the collaborative spirit that has

long been a hallmark of the annual event.

The Co-Production Salon, which is located within a specially designed VIP lounge near the
Content Congress area, is an exclusive, invitation-only lounge that assembles the region's most

prestigious production houses, OTT platforms, TV networks, content investors, and brand

representatives. It serves as a vital platform for exploring co-production and investment

opportunities, aimed at creating internationally viable TV and film content.

2023: A Retrospective Look

Last year's Co-Production Salon was highly sought-after edition, with more than 250
companies applying for entry. However, due to stringent participation criteria and the intimate

nature of the event, only about a quarter of applicants were admitted. The attendees had the

opportunity to participate in an average of 15 high quality meetings each, resulting in numerous

collaborative investment deals in content production both within and outside the MENA region.