Speaking at the opening day of the Arab Media Summit 2025 in Dubai, Tamim Fares, Director of Disney+ MENA, praised the UAE for supporting the media and creative sector, calling it a strong environment for the entertainment industry.
He told Emirates News Agency (WAM) that the Arab Media Summit highlights changes in the industry and that Disney+ is part of that progress.
Fares mentioned Disney+’s regional growth through partnerships with companies like du and Abu Dhabi Media, which have helped expand the platform’s reach in the UAE.
He pointed to the recently announced Disneyland Abu Dhabi, a project developed with Miral, as a sign of Disney’s long-term investment in the UAE.
He also noted the variety of content on Disney+, saying it caters to a wide audience, and that the company sees continued growth opportunities in the region.
