- O3 Productions: The award-winning subsidiary of MBC Group, Dubai based O3 Productions, specializes in producing, co-producing, acquiring and distributing programs & content for TV networks around the world.
We offer a variety of production & post production services operated by professionals to provide both existing and potential clients with high quality programming & production. We make sure our teams are kept up to date with international advances and trends through their involvement in and exposure to all industry-related forums, conferences and workshops.
O3 Productions is committed to production of the highest quality ,our expertise encompasses all facets of media & multimedia , account management,and research. We are one of the regional market leaders in supplying & producing the best of content as well as providing inventive programming, corporate films, promos, TVc’s, Inflight entertainment, graphics and interactive creative excellence.
O3 Production's ongoing progress and achievements over the past few months include:

  • The acquisition of:
    - Project 2057 (now called "Update- the world in 50 years")
    - JONESTOWN
    - Bitter Tropics
    - Why DEMOCRACY
    - ISLAMIC SPAIN (Cities of Light: The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain)
    - Life Under Napoleon
  • The distribution of these programs and more to diversified clients such as: Midi sat, Show Time, 2M, ART, Orbit, LBC, Abu Dhabi TV, ATV, Kuwait, Oman, Huda TV, Jordan TV ... And the list is still growing ...
  • The production of a premium HD corporate video 45secs Promo for Air Arabia
  • The production of a corporate video for Ahmed Al Tayer, one of the most well known personalities in the UAE who was selected as the Banking Personlity of 2006
  • The production of 26hrs content on Sudan for Al Shorooq TV (new & fastest growing Sudanese TV station)
  • The acquisition, distribution and production of inflight entertainment content for a number of airines in the region
... & Still more to come, so look out for our next newsletter to learn more about our projects, pilots & proposals.


- MBC Facilities services: MBC Facilities, a specialized unit offering the best events and production services in the region from experienced crews to Hi-Tech equipment. It also has one of the best-equipped Outside Broadcasting Units (OB VANs) in the region.

Some of the most recent events covered by MBC Facilities include:
  • The Wanasah Music Channel launch, which took place in July 2007. A glittering and high profile launch attended by 800 guests from the media industry and some of the most famous celebrities in the Arab World
  • Jeddah Festival, an annual event that takes place every summer in Jeddah. Six concerts for 12 of the most popular singers in the region attracted sell-out audiences of 1,500 for each show The event was fully managed by MBC Facilities
  • The primary qualification tour for the Millions’ Poet Audition "Shaer Al Malyoun" for Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage that took place in four 4 GCC countries: UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. MBC Facilities contributed to the success of the tour with its state-of-the-art equipment and professional crew
  • "Najm Aghani", the singing competition program featuring famous Arab singers each week, is supported by MBC Facilities
In addition, and on a smaller scale, MBC Facilities were involved in the production of a number of pilot TV programs, TV Commercials, and providing performers, crew and equipments for some of our corporate clients. The satisfaction of our many clients in the quality of our service is illustrated in their decision to renew their contracts with us.


- Middle East News: Middle East News (MEN) is a leading and dynamic Broadcast services provider offering end to end news gathering and operations services to TV and news organizations around the world. With over 35 international and regional locations and more than 50 reporters from all over the world, MEN ensures quality and excellence in service.

During the past four months MEN has covered the following important current affairs news:
  • Intensive special coverage of the French presidential elections in 2007
  • Intensive coverage for the release of the Palestinian prisoners in Israel
  • Nahr Al Bared war in 2007, the coverage of which was highly commended by viewers and media experts for its balanced view and accuracy
  • The 1st anniversary of Hezbollah and Israel war in 2006
  • Intensive coverage of Hamas/Fateh conflict in Palestine, with MEN successfully securing a number of exclusives and scoops
The comprehensive coverage of Nahr Al Bared war in 2007 and the Hamas /Fateh conflict in Palestine has given MEN the competitive edge over others news gathering services. MEN had delegated reporters for its clients on the spot and covered the events live from where the action was taking place. Our in-depth reporting included interviews at all levels, including key people involved and even civilians. Our reports focused on human interest stories, adding a unique and different perspective from other reports, and ensuring that our stories connected with every viewer.

MEN has begun the first phase of a new Agriculture Channel for the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development and the channel promises to be unique and exclusive to the viewers.

Nile TV, the Egyptian TV station, Future TV in Lebanon, and Dunia TV in Syria has become MEN clients, in addition to Al Iqtisadiya, Al Rai TV, Kuwait TV, Bahrain TV, Abu Dhabi TV, Jordan TV, LBCI, Majd TV, Sharjah TV, DW TV (Germany) and more.