Blinx, the Middle East’s new digital media hub, aims to empower Gen Z and Millennial viewers using digital storytelling and news stories across a range of platforms and devices.

Since being announced in March 2023, Blinx has been on a mission to deliver the most authentic narratives and culturally relevant content to young Middle Easterners.

Nakhle Elhage, General Manager of Blinx, explained: “We’ve made remarkable strides since our brand name announcement. The launch of Blinx is not just about compelling content creation. It’s a digital media powerhouse that promotes storytelling excellence in a myriad of genres like entertainment, infotainment, news, business, lifestyle, sports, self-development, climate change, and more. Our Smart TV App also offers exclusive long-form content such as investigative journalism, talk shows, and live broadcasts”.

The MENA region currently has one of the highest youth unemployment rates in the world, at over 26%. Blinx already employs around 150 young professionals, helping to buck the negative trend while simultaneously offering a voice to the disaffected youth. “Content creators and creative storytellers are on a mission to shift perspectives,” Elhage said. “Not only are they talented and bold, but they also embody the youth’s energy, dynamism, and resourcefulness that is Blinx”.

Blinx is headquartered in Dubai’s Media City. The company has already doubled in size since its launch and now boasts a wealth of cutting-edge technology in its production facility. Alongside state-of-the-art VR technology, Blinx also has the capability to create Metaverse and extended reality content and is also trialing AI tools alongside advanced analytics.

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“Technology is designed to transport audiences beyond traditional storytelling, pushing the limits of innovation, news, information, data, and others,” said Fadi Radi, Blinx’s Chief Creative Officer. “Our featured stories cater to tech-savvy youth, offering a blend of entertainment and insightful inspiration. End-users can effortlessly swipe through stories, engaging with content creators and peers”.