Syed Ali is Head of Acquisitions at MBC, where he has led content acquisition and strategy for over 17 years. With expertise across multiple genres, his primary focus has been on children's programming and, more recently, anime—playing a key role in shaping MBC’s evolving content portfolio.

At SAC25, he will share insights into content trends, acquisition strategies, and the growing demand for anime and kids’ entertainment in the MENA region.