Top sponsors in media & entertainment
CNN leads media & entertainment in 2026 with 5 confirmed deals. 138 brands in this category have deals in the Gulf.
2026 leaderboard
Ranked by confirmed 2026 deals.
| # | Brand | 2026 deals | Properties in 2026 | Main passion point | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CNN | 5 | 5 | Kabaddi, hockey, tennis and more | 2026 |
| 2 | Khaleej Times | 3 | 3 | Kabaddi, hockey, tennis and more | 2027 |
| 3 | Dubai Eye 103.8 | 3 | 3 | Kabaddi, hockey, tennis and more | 2026 |
| 4 | Yas Island | 2 | 0 | – | 1 Sep 2026 |
| 5 | MBC | 2 | 0 | Film | 6 Feb 2026 |
| 6 | The Art Newspaper | 2 | 2 | Culture, arts and literature | 2026 |
| 7 | The National | 2 | 2 | Culture, arts and literature | 2026 |
| 8 | Channel 4 FM | 2 | 1 | Cricket | 1 Sep 2026 |
| 9 | Gulf News | 2 | 1 | Cricket | 22 Jul 2026 |
| 10 | Gulf Construction | 2 | 2 | Business, tech and industry | 2026 |
| 11 | Entrepreneur Middle East | 2 | 2 | Business, tech and industry | 2026 |
| 12 | Dubai 92 | 2 | 2 | Kabaddi, hockey, tennis and more | 2026 |
| 13 | VOX Cinemas | 1 | 0 | Film | 17 Aug 2026 |
| 14 | SRMG | 1 | 1 | Film | 2026 |
| 15 | Ticketmaster | 1 | 1 | Motorsport | 13 Aug 2026 |
| 16 | OSN+ | 1 | 0 | – | 27 Mar 2026 |
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Where media & entertainment spends
2026 confirmed deals by passion point.
New in 2026
First confirmed deal on record this year.
CNNDubai Eye 103.8beIN SportsChannel 4 FMGulf NewsGulf ConstructionEntrepreneur Middle EastDubai 92NetworkSki DubaiIbn Battuta MallOkazArtfacts
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