Anghami, Saudi Music Commission launch program to support aspiring musicians

The workshops will take place in Riyadh from Aug. 27 to Sept. 28, with the graduation ceremony scheduled for Oct. 7. (Anghami/File)
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Updated 19 July 2023
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Anghami, Saudi Music Commission launch program to support aspiring musicians

  • Moja program offers aspiring Saudi musicians training, resources needed to kickstart their career

LONDON: Music streaming platform Anghami and the Saudi Music Commission have opened a new program to help aspiring musicians launch their careers on the global stage.

The Moja program, under the slogan #هذا_وقتك “This is Your Time,” will provide 100 young musicians with the training and resources they need to kickstart their careers in the music industry.

Paul Pacifico, CEO of the Saudi Music Commission, said the initiative will have a significant impact on the local music industry and aims to “redefine the Saudi music scene globally” as it places the Kingdom at the forefront of “musical innovation and creative experimentation.”

He said: “Through this program, we not only promote the growth of new musical talents, but also enable them to display their unique art to the world.”

Moja will cover a wide range of topics, including songwriting, production, marketing, and business.

Participants will be offered a deep dive into the music-making process, from the art of songwriting to the science of mixing, and will also have the opportunity to work with some of the biggest names in the Saudi music industry.

Under the supervision of experienced producers, sound engineers, singers, and composers, these workshops will cultivate technical expertise and refine artistic skills.

Ahmed Al-Rasheed, Anghami’s managing director in Saudi Arabia, said that the Moja program is a reflection of the company’s commitment to supporting the Saudi music industry, adding that the initiative demonstrates “our commitment to fostering a vibrant music ecosystem in the Kingdom and empowering the next generation of musical pioneers.”

The Moja program is open to Saudi residents aged 16 and older, and applications are open until Aug. 30, 2023.

The workshops will take place in Riyadh from Aug. 27 to Sept. 28, with the graduation ceremony scheduled for Oct. 7.


Shahid, Disney+ and OSN+ launch exclusive streaming bundle across GCC

Updated 24 December 2025
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Shahid, Disney+ and OSN+ launch exclusive streaming bundle across GCC

  • Bundle available exclusively visa Shahid for $25 a month

RIYADH: In a landmark regional collaboration, Shahid, Disney+, and OSN+ have announced an exclusive streaming bundle that brings together world-class hits from the three platforms under a single subscription in a first-of-its-kind offer for audiences in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

The all-in-one entertainment package, available only through Shahid in the GCC for about $25 a month, grants subscribers full access to three leading platforms covering Hollywood blockbusters, Disney+’s expansive range of beloved films, animations and series, OSN+’s library of HBO originals and international hits, and Shahid’s Arabic premium content.

The bundle is designed to simplify subscription management with a unified payment model, allowing viewers to access all three apps at the price of two and offering a streamlined user experience. 

Natasha Matos-Hemingway, chief commercial and marketing officer at Shahid, said the partnership reflects a broader effort to expand digital entertainment offerings in the Middle East, catering to a growing audience seeking diversity, convenience and high-quality programming.

“We are proud to collaborate with OSN+ and Disney+ to offer an unmatched streaming experience to our subscribers,” she said. “With one subscription, one payment, and full access to premium content from all three platforms, we’re delivering unbeatable convenience, value and entertainment.”

With a growing demand for high-quality on-demand content, the bundle is expected to attract a wide range of users seeking comprehensive entertainment without juggling multiple subscriptions.

The move also signals increasing cooperation between global media giants and regional platforms, in a bid to meet the entertainment preferences of Arab audiences while expanding market reach.

Karl Holmes, SVP and general manager at Disney+ EMEA, said the collaboration will bring award-winning series like FX’s “Shogun” and favorites such as “Lilo & Stitch” into a unique bundle with Shahid’s regional hits including “Al Dariya.”

The agreement “reflects a shared ambition between Disney+ and Shahid to shape the future of entertainment in the Middle East,” said Holmes. “The Middle East is young, dynamic and fast-growing, and we’re delighted to give consumers a new and easy way to access extraordinary content at exceptional value.”

Choucri Khairallah, chief business officer at OSN+, said the partnership takes OSN+’s entertainment experience “to the next level.”

He added: “Today’s audiences expect more than great content; they seek seamless access, variety and exceptional value. This all-in-one bundle delivers exactly that.”