Bringing Japanese Entertainment to MENA
Anime, Manga, Game, Goods to entertain people in MENA
Anime, Manga, Game, Goods to entertain people in MENA
Founded in 2025 in the Kingdom of Bahrain, SHIFT Arabia brings Japanese entertainment and content to Middle East.
Anime, manga, game and goods - digitally or physically we deliver best ones from the Land of the Rising Sun.
We can bring Anime titles/rights to broadcasters and OTTs.
On top of the distributions, we can deliver live Anime events to movie theaters in MENA.
Through our partnership with mov, we achieve this new style of anime entertainment!
We bring Japanese manga to the MENA market through Media Do. We localize and deliver those works to regional publishers and eManga and eBook platforms, creating new pathways for Japanese content in the region.
We work closely with a variety of vendors and event professionals to ensure a seamless and stress-free event experience. From event planners and caterers to photographers and florists, we have trusted partners who can help bring your vision to life.
The Middle East is a global eSports powerhouse, anchored by the Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia with prize pools exceeding USD 70 million. Through our partnership with Teal Flamingo Studios — a leading eSports operator across the GCC — we match top Middle Eastern pro players with Japanese pro teams aiming to compete on the world stage.
We bring Japan's cutting-edge VR and AR entertainment experiences to the Middle East — from immersive attractions to physical eSports arenas. Partnering with leading Japanese XR developers, we plan, localize, and operate interactive venues across the Gulf region.
Event support, sponsorship coordination for Japanese IP holders looking to engage Middle Eastern fans directly.
SHIFT Arabia is a subsidiary of SHIFT Inc. (TSE Prime: 3697), a publicly listed Japanese company with over 15,000 employees and a strong track record in software quality assurance, game QA, and entertainment business development.
Employees in the SHIFT Group
Listed in Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market
Founded (SHIFT Inc.)
In partnership with Media Do, which has direct relationships with more than 2,200 publishers in Japan and is entrusted with approximately 900,000 titles annually, SHIFT Arabia localizes and distributes Japanese manga and other books to regional publishers and eManga platforms across the MENA market.
A SHIFT Group company and Japan's trusted translation and localization partner, with over 400 language combinations and a track record spanning 50+ industries. From technical manuals and legal documents to marketing materials and multimedia content, DICO delivers accurate, industry-specific translations backed by native-speaking professionals.

Golden Eagle is a Bahrain-based game development studio specializing in full-cycle game development and interactive solutions. The company works with clients worldwide to create customized, engaging digital experiences and also develops its own original games.
SHIFT Arabia W.L.L.
Seef District, Shop 1390, Building 2102, Road 2825, Block 428, Kingdom of Bahrain
192432-1
BHD 320,000
SHIFT Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange - Prime: 3697)
2025
Seef District, Shop 1390, Building 2102,Road 2825, Block 428, Manama, Capital Governorate 436