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Ti22 Films and OSN Announce New UAE Culinary Series Ditch The Silver, Premiering Q4 2025 - Middle East Business News and Information
Award-winning production house Ti22 Films announces its latest collaboration with OSN for Ditch The Silver , a new weekly TV series premiering in Q4 2025. Streaming on OSN and OSN+, the 10-episode series will take viewers off the beaten path, trading Dubai's polished red carpets for the flavour-packed, soulful, unfiltered streets of the city and surrounding Emirates. Each 24-minute episode uncovers under-the-radar eateries, bold flavours, and human stories that reflect the UAE's diverse and evolving food culture. Hosted by Arva Ahmed, Founder of Frying Pan Adventures and a respected figure in the local food scene, the show explores hidden culinary gems and the communities that bring them to life. With Ditch The Silver , Ti22 Films continues to push creative boundaries and champion authentic storytelling that resonates with both regional and international audiences. The show is a must-watch for food lovers and culture seekers across the region. As the series invites viewers to experience the UAE's culinary heritage through a new lens, it further reinforces Ti22's reputation as a trusted partner in producing impactful, high-quality content. 'Dubai is a city of contrasts, where cultures and cuisines sit side by side, often without ever being seen. Ditch the Silver began on YouTube to spotlight those quieter food stories—rooted in history, resilience, and everyday flavor. It's exciting to now bring that journey to OSN and OSN+, with the chance to reach more people and create deeper impact. As someone who grew up here and spent over a decade leading guided food tours and documenting the city's foodscape, this is about sharing the places and people that deserve to be seen,' said Arva Ahmed, Founder of Frying Pan Adventures. 'Ditch The Silver represents a bold step in storytelling, spotlighting the rich, untold narratives that exist beyond the surface of Dubai's culinary landscape. At Ti22 Films, our mission is to produce content that not only resonates emotionally but also reflects cultural authenticity and regional depth. Partnering with OSN to bring this concept to life has been an incredible journey. With Arva Ahmed's deep expertise and unmistakable voice, we've created a series that's as insightful as it is engaging. We're proud to contribute to a platform that champions meaningful content and celebrates the diversity of stories across the region,' said Reim El Houni, Founder & CEO, Ti22 Films. 'We're proud to bring Ditch The Silver to OSN and OSN+. This series offers an unfiltered, deeply authentic look into the UAE's culinary soul, revealing the flavours, people, and places that often go unnoticed. It's more than just a food show; it's a celebration of culture, community, and the stories that shape them. Our collaboration with Ti22 Films reflects OSN's ongoing commitment to champion local narratives and deliver content that not only entertains but also resonates with the heart of our region.', said Rolla Karam, SVP Content Acquisition – Programming, OSN Group. The series is backed by Ti22 Films, known for its award-winning portfolio spanning TV series, commercials, animation, and large-scale event coverage. Ti22 has produced high-profile projects such as the daily show at Expo 2020, COP28, and the Untold music festival, and currently creates 'DXB Today' for Dubai One TV and The Final Pitch airing later this year. With clients including PwC, DP World, and National Geographic, and 29 international awards, including a Cannes and multiple New York Festivals medals, Ti22 continues to set the standard for impactful storytelling About Ti22 Films: Ti22 Films is an award-winning production company based in the UAE, specialising in end-to-end video and television solutions that span concept development, filming, post-production, and delivery. Known for its creative excellence and strategic storytelling, Ti22 Films works with global brands, government entities, and broadcasters to produce impactful content across formats, including television shows, commercials, animations, and large-scale event coverage. With a portfolio that includes high-profile projects for Expo 2020, COP28, and the Untold music festival, Ti22 has earned 29 international accolades, including a Cannes Corporate Media & TV Award and multiple New York Festival Awards. The company is also the proud producer of the daily show DXB Today on Dubai One TV. About OSN: OSN is the region's leading entertainment hub, delivering a rich mix of exclusive content, including blockbuster movies, top-rated series, and award-winning originals across multiple platforms. With a presence across 20 countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), OSN offers a premium viewing experience through its satellite TV network, streaming service OSN+, and its on-demand library. The platform partners with major international studios such as HBO, Paramount, Universal, and Warner Bros. to bring the best in global entertainment to regional audiences.
Campaign ME
25-06-2025
- Business
- Campaign ME
Mastercard and OSN+ break the rules of traditional retail advertising with Amazon Ads
Neither brand, Mastercard nor OSN+, sells any physical products through Amazon, yet both orchestrated compelling campaigns that turned Amazon's touchpoints into their playground and helped them reach and engage new audiences in MENA. Their success stories reveal how Amazon's first-party signals and insights combined with their creative canvas solutions are redefining what's possible in advertising, whether you're selling travel experiences or streaming dragons. Mastercard, a global brand synonymous with delivering priceless experiences, set out to engage travellers during the summer holiday period. Their objectives were clear: drive top-of-mind awareness ahead of holiday planning, boost consideration for Mastercard's travel experiences, and deepen the brand's lifestyle appeal. Mastercard launched a two-phase campaign across key locales in the Middle East, that turned Amazon into a destination for travel inspiration. In Phase One, a summer-long custom landing page on showcased culinary and travel offers, supported by a full-funnel campaign that included Amazon DSP and a Homepage Hero Takeover that drove high visibility whenever shoppers landed on Phase Two kicked off with an interactive, gamified product selector on Mastercard's custom landing page, recommending Parisian culinary experiences. Though Mastercard doesn't sell physical products on Amazon, the team innovated by adapting Amazon's native product selector to link potential travellers directly to Mastercard's website. This seamless journey, from discovery on Amazon to purchase on Mastercard's website, allowed new and returning users to explore and book experiences. Click here to discover the full campaign results. When OSN+, a streaming service in the MENA region, set out to launch the second season of HBO's House of the Dragon (HOTD), it wanted something that went above and beyond a typical media plan. Before the series premiered, OSN+ and Amazon Ads orchestrated a series of teasers designed to stoke anticipation. In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, over 350,000 specially designed Amazon delivery boxes were produced, with the aim of transforming routine deliveries into delightful doorstep moments. Each box bore striking imagery from HOTD and included a QR code that drove customers to the OSN+ Brand Store on Wondering what the custom Amazon boxes looked like? Click here to find out. Moreover, OSN+ transformed into an immersive House of the Dragon battlefield, where visitors chose between Team Black and Team Green through an interactive Brand Store experience allowing fans to explore exclusive trailers and character histories through a tailored experience that revealed the secrets and rivalries of their chosen house. This dual-path content journey helped visitors delve deeper into each house's story, further increasing engagement on the page while creating a natural journey to the OSN+ website, where viewers could subscribe to watch the new season of HOTD. During the launch day, the campaign utilised the homepage takeover, draping the website in black or green, piquing curiosity among Amazon shoppers who might not have been die-hard fans of the show, and tapped into Twitch, with a hero headline on the service's homepage and a First Impression Takeover, where viewers would see an OSN+ pop-up during their first Twitch broadcast of the day. Click here to learn more about the impact and results the campaign drove.
Broadcast Pro
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
Discovery Channel marks 40th anniversary with special programming
Discovery's 40th anniversary content is available to watch on OSN, beIN and Etisalat, and can also be streamed on discovery+ via STC TV and OSN+. Discovery Channel is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a year-long global campaign that reaffirms its legacy of inspire curiosity and wonder about the natural world. The milestone will be marked through an expansive rollout of themed programming, digital engagement, consumer merchandise, and a commemorative brand spot. As part of the anniversary, Warner Bros. Discovery has also teamed up with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant over 40,000 trees across the globe, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and biodiversity. A special 40th anniversary Collection will debut on discovery+, bringing together a selection of the network's most iconic shows and legacy content. This collection stands as a tribute to Discovery's enduring mission to expand the frontiers of knowledge and adventure. In the Middle East, viewers can immerse themselves in the celebration with the '40 Years of Discovery' pop-up channel on OSN TV, spotlighting one of the channel's most beloved franchises—Gold Rush. Packed with high-stakes mining adventures and unforgettable moments, the special programming block will showcase fan-favourite episodes that embody Discovery's trademark spirit of exploration. Starting June 17, OSN+ will launch a dedicated video-on-demand carousel featuring titles such as Discovery Changed My Life, Deadliest Catch, Marooned with Ed Stafford, Wheeler Dealers, Valley of the Kings: The Lost Tombs, Above and Beyond: NASA's Journey to Tomorrow, Bear Vs Shark, Homestead Rescue, In the Eye of the Storm and Fast N' Loud. These selections aim to reflect the channel's diverse storytelling, from gripping survival sagas to cutting-edge science documentaries. STC TV audiences will also gain access to a curated selection of standout series including Bear Grylls: Man Vs. Everest, One Giant Leap and Sharktopia, in addition to core titles like Gold Rush and Wheeler Dealers. The network's celebratory programming continues with a themed anniversary week running from June 16 to 22, 2025. Each day will spotlight a specific genre or Discovery hallmark. 'Gold Monday' will dig into the network's mining series, while 'Off the Grid Tuesday' will explore frontier living with shows like Alaskan Bush People and Homestead Rescue. 'Tough Jobs Wednesday' will pay homage to demanding professions through series such as Deadliest Catch and Dirty Jobs. On 'History & Mystery Thursday,' ancient civilizations and unsolved mysteries take center stage with episodes of Expedition Unknown and Hunting Atlantis. 'Turbo Friday' will rev up viewers with high-octane automotive shows like Diesel Brothers and Fast N' Loud, while 'Survival Saturday' puts the spotlight on endurance-focused programs including Man vs. Wild and Dual Survival. The celebration culminates with 'Documentary Sunday,' featuring true stories and scientific explorations from Air Jaws to X Trillion. Discovery's 40th anniversary programming can be viewed on OSN channel 50, beIN channel 201, Etisalat channel 360, and is available to stream via discovery+ on STC TV and OSN+. With this global celebration, Discovery Channel not only honours its rich legacy but also continues to inspire audiences to explore, learn, and marvel at the world around them.
Al Bawaba
16-06-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Ooredoo Surprises Customers with Free 5G Home Internet Speed Boost
Ooredoo is dialling up the excitement for home internet users across the Sultanate. The popular 5G Home plans are getting a powerful speed upgrade, at no extra cost. It's a bold move that puts value, speed, and simplicity right at the heart of the digital what's new: the OMR 25 5G plan is jumping from 30 Mbps to a smooth 50 Mbps, while the OMR 28 plan leaps from 50 Mbps to a lightning-fast 100 Mbps. And if you're on the OMR 35 plan, you'll be getting the already amazing 200 Mbps, designed for those with high-demand needs. Pricing remains unchanged and loyalty points of course are plans come fully loaded with unlimited data, a plug-and-play modem, and a one-year complimentary subscription to STARZPLAY, OSN+, and Go Play Market. And for existing customers, the upgrade happens upgrade is a clear reflection of Ooredoo's customer-first approach; raising the bar on value and speed without raising prices, while keeping Oman's digital momentum going strong. To upgrade your world today, visit or tap into the Ooredoo App. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba ( Signal PressWire is the world's largest independent Middle East PR distribution service.
Broadcast Pro
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
‘Once Upon a Time in Gaza' now streaming on OSN+
The film is an international co-production between France, Palestine, Germany, Portugal, Qatar and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Palestinian filmmakers Tarzan and Arab Nasser's latest feature, Once Upon a Time in Gaza, is now available to stream on OSN+. A dark comedy with sharp social commentary, Once Upon a Time in Gaza tells the story of Yahya, a young student who strikes up an unlikely friendship with Osama, a warm-hearted yet streetwise restaurant owner. The duo begins trafficking drugs under the cover of delivering falafel sandwiches, but soon find themselves entangled in a dangerous confrontation with a corrupt police officer whose unchecked ego threatens to unravel their operation. This international co-production brings together the creative resources of France, Palestine, Germany, Portugal, Qatar and Jordan. The film features Nader Abd Alhay, recognised for his role in Farah on Netflix; Ramzi Maqdisi, known from the Berlinale-winning documentary Ghost Hunting; and Majd Eid, who appeared in the Cannes-winning Holy Spider. The production also boasts award-winning cinematographer Christophe Graillot (Ride Above) and editor Sophie Reine, a César Award winner for The First Day of the Rest of Your Life. Once Upon a Time in Gaza is directed by the Nasser Brothers from a screenplay co-written with Amer Nasser and Marie Legrand. It is produced by Rani Massalha and Marie Legrand of Les Films du Tambour and Muriel Merlin of Lyly Productions. The film is also co-produced by Rise Studios (Amanda Turnbull and Ziad Srouji), Made in Palestine Project (Rashid Abdelhamid), Red Balloon Film, Riva Filmproduktion, Ukbar Filmes, and executive producers Jordan Pioneers Multi Media & Slate Films Services, along with A.A. Films, Cocoon Films, Radio e Televisão de Portugal, and Kometa. Distribution across the Arab world is handled by MAD Distribution, with international sales managed by The Party Film Sales. Dulac Distribution oversees the film's release in France. Throughout its development, the film received significant institutional backing, including support from Aide aux Cinémas du Monde – CNC, Eurimages, the Doha Film Institute, the Royal Film Commission – Jordan Film Fund, and several European regional funds. The Nasser brothers, born in Gaza in 1988, are no strangers to Cannes. Their short film Condom Lead was selected for the festival's main competition in 2013. Their debut feature Dégradé premiered at Cannes Critics' Week, and their second film, Gaza Mon Amour, had its debut at the Venice International Film Festival and was Palestine's official submission to the 2021 Academy Awards. With Once Upon a Time in Gaza, the Nasser brothers continue to elevate Palestinian cinema on the international stage, bringing a unique blend of humour, heart and harsh reality to one of the world's most prestigious film festivals.
