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Arab News
09-04-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Sharjah Media City launches Podcast Room to support content creators
SHARJAH, UAE: Sharjah Media City, also known as Shams, has announced the launch of the Podcast Room as part of its efforts to support content creators, innovators, and the digital media industry in the region, it was announced on Wednesday. The project aims to provide a professional environment equipped with cutting-edge technology to help emerging talents and professionals produce high-quality content, according to a statement. The Podcast Room offers an integrated platform for recording and editing audio and video content, including podcasts, interviews, and media discussions, giving creators new opportunities to expand their reach and connect with a wider audience. The project aligns with Shams' vision of supporting the creative economy and empowering local and Arab talents. Rashid Abdullah Al-Obad, director of Shams, said: 'The launch of the Podcast Room at Shams reflects our vision to strengthen the content creation ecosystem in the region by providing an integrated platform that enables creators to develop their work with the highest standards of quality and professional excellence. We remain committed to supporting media talents by offering cutting-edge technologies and advanced infrastructure.' The Podcast Room comprises a designed space equipped with state-of-the-art audio recording technology, professional soundproofing, an advanced microphone system, and advanced shooting equipment to ensure superior content production. It also offers live broadcasting services, multi-episode recording, and high-quality audio and video editing tools, providing content creators with the flexibility to develop their media projects seamlessly. The Podcast Room offers a variety of design options, with each setup thoughtfully crafted to meet the needs of diverse programs and highlight the unique creative identity of every piece of content. The room can be booked through the website:
Arab News
18-03-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Sharjah Media City offers new ‘Mazeed' service for entrepreneurs
SHARJAH: Sharjah Media City, also known as Shams, is offering a new service, called Mazeed, designed to empower entrepreneurs and provide integrated solutions for startups and small and medium-sized enterprises. The new service offers a wide range of tailored options that simplify the formation or expansion of a business, including financial solutions, digital marketing, legal consultancy and operational services, Shams said, to help foster an environment that promotes innovation and creativity in support of a thriving business ecosystem, it added. 'The launch of Mazeed aligns with Shams' strategy to support entrepreneurs and enhance entrepreneurship in Sharjah and the UAE by providing practical solutions that simplify business management, reduce operational costs and promote sustainability and growth,' Shams said. Rashid Abdullah Al-Obad, the director of Shams, said the new service represents a step forward in the enhancement of digital innovation in the business environment. 'Mazeed aims to simplify the journey of entrepreneurs, enabling them to focus on growing their businesses instead of dealing with complex operational procedures,' he added. 'The launch of Mazeed aligns with Sharjah's vision to support a sustainable economy and foster investment while enhancing the customer experience by offering innovative services that effectively meet the needs of the business sector.' Shams also said it has formed strategic partnerships with business-services companies Aura, Peko and Qashio to provide small and medium-sized enterprises with seamless access to essential financial and operational services, to help ensure that business owners have the tools they need to optimize operations. Aura will provide access to flexible financing solutions, including invoice financing for business-to-business transactions and installment payment plans for licensing fees. Such services offer greater financial flexibility, which helps businesses maintain operational stability and drive growth. Through Peko, businesses can access essential business services such as utility bill payments, mobile bill management, flight and hotel bookings and payroll processing. Peko also offers advice on digital business tools, such as WhatsApp for Business and electronic signatures, that can simplify operations. Qashio focuses on advanced financial-management solutions, including expense management, virtual bank account creation, and a rewards system using Qashio Points. The partnership also includes a revenue-sharing model. Shams said Mazeed will continue to form new strategic partnerships in various sectors as part of its strategy to expand the services on offer to entrepreneurs, and more announcements are expected soon. The aim of such collaborations is to drive business innovation and provide cutting-edge solutions that help support the sustainability and growth of startups in the UAE, it added.
Arab News
27-02-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Sharjah Media City to launch new production studios project
LONDON: Sharjah Media City, or Shams, has awarded a design contract for its planned media production hub. 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.
