Joe Al Khawand is the Head of MENA Content Production at Yango Play, the region’s leading all-in-one entertainment super app spanning movies, music, mini games, and more. With more than a decade of experience in media and entertainment, he is recognized for his creative leadership, strategic vision, and ability to build high-quality content ecosystems that resonate across the MENA region.
Joe’s career spans concept development, OTT content curation, production, and large-scale project management. Known for uniting artistic innovation with strong operational and business insight, he has contributed to shaping the region’s evolving entertainment landscape and driving the growth of next-generation digital storytelling.
At BRIDGE Summit, Joe Al Khawand will discuss the future of entertainment in MENA, the rise of super apps, and how integrated content experiences are redefining how audiences consume, interact with, and shape culture.
Yango Play is redefining the entertainment experience in the region, blending content, creators, and technology under one platform. In this session, Yango Play shares how brands, studios, and creators can collaborate effectively with the platform. From understanding Yango Play’s creative direction and content strategies to identifying what makes a perfect partnership, this talk offers a behind-the-scenes look at how to pitch, position, and succeed with one of the region’s most dynamic media ecosystems.
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