JEDDAH: Manga Productions, a subsidiary of the Misk Foundation, has launched the Saudi Dialects Dubbing Contest to empower local voice talent and highlight the Kingdom’s linguistic diversity.
The initiative aims to create audio content that reflects Saudi society by celebrating its rich regional dialects, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The contest features scenes from the hit animated series “Asateer2: Future’s Folktales,” which has gained international acclaim with more than 150 million views across five continents and eight platforms.
Participants are invited to dub using dialects from regions such as AlUla, Hail, Makkah, Jeddah, the Eastern Province, Qassim, Asir, Tabuk, and Jazan.
The four-week contest will run through digital challenges, with active public participation on social media. The company aims to train aspiring voice actors under the guidance of its professional team.
Outstanding contestants will be invited to join future Manga Productions projects, further boosting local creative talent.
Sara Waldaddah, head of the creative department at Manga Productions, said the initiative aligns with the company’s mission to support national talent and highlight Saudi Arabia’s cultural and linguistic richness.
She said that scenes from “Asateer2: Future’s Folktales” are ideal for the contest, as the series celebrates Saudi heritage through stories that reflect national values and encourage voice acting in native dialects.
Waldaddah added that the goal is to transform this linguistic diversity into a creative force that reinforces the Kingdom’s cultural identity and shares it with regional and global audiences.
Abdulaziz Al-Muaina, head of marketing and communications at Manga Productions, highlighted the Kingdom’s rich geographical and cultural diversity reflected in its many dialects.
He said that the contest aims to showcase this diversity by providing a platform for Saudi voice talents to creatively celebrate the Kingdom’s beauty and generosity.
Participants are invited to submit voice recordings in local Saudi dialects by choosing a scene and uploading entries at saudidubbing.com. Use of AI tools for voice generation or editing is strictly prohibited to ensure authentic submissions.
