Former Sony, Endemol & Talpa Exec Ziad Kebbi Takes The Reins At MForMedia As Dubai-Based Production Company Refocuses On Originals & AI

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Former Sony, Endemol & Talpa Exec Ziad Kebbi Takes The Reins At MForMedia As Dubai-Based Production Company Refocuses On Originals & AIWorldPing
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EXCLUSIVE: Industry vet Ziad Kebbi is taking charge at MForMedia with a remit to take the Dubai-based production biz in a new direction built on the ownership of IP.

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  • Reported by Deadline and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:36:00 UTC.

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