Thmanyah
ثمانية | |
| Formation | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Riyadh |
| Services | Media Production |
Official language | Arabic |
| Website | https://thmanyah.com/ |
Thmanyah Publishing and Distribution Company (ثمانية) is a Saudi Arabian digital media company that is known for its podcasts, documentaries, and storytelling in journalism. Ever since its launch in 2016, Thmanyah has had a reputation for comprehensively reporting and deep discussions on topics such as technology, history, and social issues in the Arab world. Among their many creations, "Fnjan" stands out as the company's most popular Arabic podcast that invites significant figures from different fields to discuss both local and international issues. Additionally, Thmanyah has extended into video documentaries and long articles to offer new, fresh perspectives on diverse topics. Since Thmanyah has a strong focus on high-quality and engaging content, it has become a leading force in Arabic digital media, which led to its attraction to a diverse audience in the Middle East and beyond.
Founder
In 2016, Abdulrahman Abumalih, a Saudi entrepreneur, founded Thmanyah. As the CEO and editor-in-chief, he helped in shaping Thmanyah’s identity as a digital media platform in the Arab world.[1]
Before establishing Thmanyah, Abumalih gained experience in media and technology. From 2012 to 2016, he was the editor-in-chief of an Arabic online news service focused on digital media and entertainment called Onehas. Early in his career, around 2008 and 2009, he worked as the head of web development at Dammam College of Technology, where he helped develop the college's website. Abdulrahman Abumalih studied software engineering at Arizona State University, where he got his bachelor's degree, and he had an associate degree in computer programming from Dammam College of Technology. His experience in technology and passion for media have been key factors in shaping Thmanyah's growth and success. In addition to his role at Thmanyah, Abdulrahman Abumalih founded, produced, and hosted the Saudi podcast that was launched in 2014 called “fnjan.” The podcast covers a wide range of topics, which made it expand to a global audience, attracting more than 13 million views with over 135 episodes.[2]
Under his leadership, Thmanyah produced various media content like articles, documentaries, and podcasts, documenting life in Arab societies while transforming the world and culture of journalism.[3]
Background
Established in 2016, Thmanyah has dedicated itself to transforming Arabic journalism and podcast production, and due to this, it has become the largest podcast network in the Arab world and has worked with films and series in production around the world.[4]
Thmanyah then launched a mobile app in early 2024 called “Radio Thmanyah,” and it is designed specifically for empowering content creators to create, host, promote, and publish their podcasts and connect with engaging listeners and have them explore different opportunities. Additionally, the company later introduced a platform called “Thmanyah Hosting” for content creators to simplify the publishing process and offers a unified platform for advertisers to create campaigns through many Arab podcast networks.[5]
Through Abdulrahman Abumalih, who is the founder and CEO of Thmanyah, due to his integrity and his leadership throughout the company, Thmanyah has become a staple in Arabic digital media, producing over 20 products, along with many articles, documentaries, newsletters, offering many topics such as cinema, wellness, health, finance, and more. The company has reached scales across the Arab world, being the most widespread network and one of the largest production companies in producing documentaries in Saudi Arabia.[6]
Media Production and Content Distribution
Saudi Arabian digital media company “Thmanyah” mainly focuses on distributing and creating content in Arabic, as it is their primary language. They have done many projects that have skyrocketed throughout the Arab region and productions that have been rewarded and known throughout the entire world. Some of the key features that have taken place in Thmanyah are podcast production, documentary production, content distribution, media-tech innovation, and so much more. Thmanyah is one of the largest known production and documentary houses in the Arab world, and they come with multiple topics such as wellness, lifestyle, fashion, and more. Through the documentaries, they focus on exploring topics such as social issues, life experiences, and culture. Thmanyah has also helped creators launch their platforms and reach a wider audience through their platforms and partnerships.
Projects
Thmanyah has many varied projects that they are using to sustain and grow their business in the Arabic digital media landscape. Most prevalent of which is their podcast Finjan, one of the biggest podcasts in Saudi Arabia offering in-depth talks about a variety of topics. Thmanyah is also the largest producer of documentary films in Saudi Arabia, such as ‘The King's Poem’ and ‘Tha Qal’.[7]
They also run Radio Thmanyah, a mobile app providing a platform to listen to Arabic and international podcasts. Within two months of releasing, the app gained over 100,000 listeners with over a million minutes of listening.[8]
In the future, they plan to elaborate on their website thmanya.com to entice more publishers and content creators to use their platform. They also plan to open Thmanya Hosting, a platform connecting publishers with advertisers, to streamline podcast monetization. Ultimately, they plan to expand and become a massive tycoon in the Arabic digital media space by continuing to support their current projects and developing new opportunities. [8]
Conclusion
Since its launch in 2016, Thmanyah has grown to be a thriving powerhouse in the Arabic digital media landscape. Since their beginnings in Saudi Arabia, Thmanyah has expanded to have a footprint across the Arabic-speaking world. They have spread into several categories, like podcasting, news, documentaries, and articles. Their successful projects, including Thmanyah hosting, Radio Thmanyah, and several documentaries, have cemented their place in the Arabic digital world. Their streamlined services and connection and honesty with their audience prove them to be a morally upstanding and righteous organization that exists for the people. Their future plans and endeavors highlight their ambition and goals for the growth of their company. Make sure you keep an eye on Thmanyah; they are only going to go up from here.
References
- ↑ matalah (2021-06-07). "Abdulrahman Abumalih, Saudi entrepreneur, business executive and editor - شركة ثمانية". ثمانية (in العربية). Retrieved 2025-02-18.
- ↑ "Abdulrahman Abumalih, Saudi entrepreneur, business executive and editor". Arab News. 2019-06-13. Retrieved 2025-02-18.
- ↑ Thmanyah (2024-03-15). "Introducing Thmanyah Hosting: The Latest Addition to Thmanyah's Content Creation Ecosystem". podnews.net. Retrieved 2025-02-18.
- ↑ "thmanyah | ثمانية - Certified B Corporation – B Lab Global". www.bcorporation.net. Retrieved 2025-02-18.
- ↑ "Introducing Thmanyah Hosting: The Latest Addition to Thmanyah's Content Creation Ecosystem - إنت عربي | منصة رواد الأعمال العرب". entarabi.com. 2024-03-14. Retrieved 2025-02-18.
- ↑ Release, Press. "Thmanyah transforms into a media-tech powerhouse". www.zawya.com. Retrieved 2025-02-18.
- ↑ "THE KING'S POEM – Red Sea Film". redseafilmfest.com. Retrieved 2025-02-18.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Talaat, Nayrouz (2024-01-15). "Thmanyah Transforms into a Media-Tech Powerhouse To Enrich Arabic Content Online". WAYA. Retrieved 2025-02-18.
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