DUBAI: Animated series “Mansour: Age of AI” debuted on MBC’s streaming platform Shahid on Sunday and is expected to launch on free-to-air channel MBC3 in October.
Produced in the UAE by Bidaya Media with the support of Mubadala Investment Company and the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority, the show is a modern take on the “Mansour” series which follows 12-year-old tech enthusiast Mansour and his adventures with his friends.
In “Mansour: Age of AI,” Mansour will be accompanied by a new friend, a sentient AI named Blink, as he navigates a technologically advanced world, covering themes such as family, friendship, and innovation.
The show will be available in both English and Arabic to audiences across the Middle East and North Africa region, said Noura Al-Hammadi, general manager of Abu Dhabi Entertainment Company.
She added that artificial intelligence will transform the “lives, education, and careers” of young people, and Bidaya Media was committed to supporting youth by “fostering early awareness in a fun and informative way” to “help equip them to navigate a rapidly evolving world.”
For MBC, the series adds to its “Arabic content offering for our young and family-focused audiences” and “aligns with our vision to foster education and entertainment that transcends borders,” said Tareq Al-Ibrahim, director of MBC1, MBC Drama and Shahid content at MBC Group.