TikTok partners with Saudi creative studio Telfaz11 to launch exclusive Ramadan series

Telfaz11 will premiere two exclusive shows weekly, specifically designed for TikTok viewers, throughout Ramadan. (Shutterstock)
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Updated 12 March 2024
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TikTok partners with Saudi creative studio Telfaz11 to launch exclusive Ramadan series

  • Weekly shows to showcase the adventures of 2 agents, alongside comedic and insightful commentary on the next generation of voices from the Kingdom

LONDON: TikTok has announced a strategic collaboration with Saudi creative studio Telfaz11 to create an exclusive Ramadan series, marking the platform’s first-ever episodic branded content series.

Shadi Kandil, general manager of Global Business Solutions for the Middle East, Turkiye, Africa, and Central and South Asia at TikTok, spoke of the significance of the partnership, saying that it “brings best-in-class publishers to the platform to produce locally relevant content that our community will enjoy, allowing advertisers to natively engage with audiences on a deeper level during the month of Ramadan.”

Kandil further highlighted TikTok’s evolution into a premier entertainment hub, showcasing “high-quality, locally produced entertainment tailored to diverse audiences.”

Telfaz11 will premiere two exclusive shows weekly, specifically designed for TikTok viewers, throughout Ramadan.

One show invites TikTok users to join two agents on daring missions, while the other promises laughter and social reflections as Em Salah, an elderly Saudi woman, humorously looks at trends and culture, discussing the next generation of voices from the Kingdom.

The shows will integrate advertisers into the heart of weekly Ramadan episodes, utilizing a blend of “TikTok’s community-building features and storytelling capabilities” alongside “Telfaz11’s creative expertise at the intersection of innovation.”

Alaa Faden, CEO at Telfaz11, said: “We are always looking to adapt our content format in ways that reach different audiences.

“Through these shows we aim to deliver compelling narratives that entertain, inspire, and resonate with TikTok’s diverse communities.”


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.”