Sharjah Media City to launch new production studios project
The design of Shams Studios will be undertaken by STUDIOI, a UAE-based engineering firm behind projects including The Park Hyatt Hotel in Riyadh and SHA Island near Al-Jurf, Abu Dhabi, according to reports on Thursday.
'The Shams Studios project reflects our unwavering commitment to developing a cutting-edge infrastructure that aligns with the latest global advancements in media and production,' said Rashid Abdullah Al-Obad, director of Shams.
'This is not just an investment in facilities; it is an investment in the future,' he added.
The facility will include five studios, each spanning 1,710 sq. meters, with a total area of 38,136 sq. meters.
It will also have post-production facilities including editing suites, visual-effects technologies, and sound-processing rooms.
The complex will have 20 creative units available for short- and long-term use, as well as workspaces, offices, meeting rooms, hotel, and accommodation for actors and production teams.
The construction contract is expected to be awarded in the fourth quarter of 2025.
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