As part of the significant expansion in the media and entertainment sector in the capital, Riyadh, the MBC Group Studios project, located in the Narjis neighborhood, north of Riyadh, on Prince Faisal bin Bandar Road, is nearing completion.
This project is expected to become one of the most important production centers in the region, featuring advanced studios and supporting facilities for filming and producing television programs, strengthening Riyadh’s position as a leading media center in the Middle East.
Project Location
The project is located in the Narjis neighborhood, one of the distinguished neighborhoods in north Riyadh, along Prince Faisal bin Bandar Road, one of the capital’s main roads.
Preliminary data indicates that the total area of the project is large, allowing for the construction of several studios equipped with the latest technology, in addition to supporting administrative and technical facilities.
Studio and Facilities Specifications
According to official information issued by MBC Group, the project includes:
Multi-sized studios designed to meet the needs of talk shows, entertainment, and drama programs.
Modern broadcasting technologies, including advanced lighting systems and high-resolution cameras. Technical and production support facilities, such as editing rooms, control rooms, and guest preparation areas.
Ample parking to accommodate crews and visitors.
The Project’s Impact on the Saudi Media Industry
This project aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to diversify the economy and strengthen the media and entertainment sector. The project is expected to contribute to:
Creating job opportunities for Saudi talent in television and technical production.
Attracting local and international productions to film programs and films in Riyadh.
Enhancing Saudi media content and developing the television programming industry.
Timeline and Implementation Phases
Press reports indicate that the project is entering its final stages, with trial operations expected to begin in 2025.
Preparations have begun to fully equip the studios, in preparation for the first programs to be produced there.
Conclusion
The MBC Studios project in North Riyadh represents a qualitative leap in the Kingdom’s media infrastructure, providing a professional environment for television production and contributing to achieving the goals of Vision 2030 in developing the media sector.
As the project nears completion, audiences are eagerly awaiting the arrival of distinguished media productions from these state-of-the-art studios.
MBC’s new studios in the Al-Narjis neighborhood, north of Riyadh, on Prince Faisal bin Bandar Road, are nearing completion. This state-of-the-art facility includes several modern studios and production facilities to support television content creation. The project aligns with Vision 2030 to strengthen the media sector. Scheduled to begin operations in 2025, it will contribute to job creation and attract local and international productions, strengthening Riyadh’s position as a regional center for media production.
