Pan-Arab content creation hub Katara Studios has unveiled a four-picture slate in a special event at the Red Sea Film Festival as it ratchets up production.

The new line-up includes biopic Sakhr devoted to late Kuwaiti tech pioneer Mohammed Al-Sharekh. It takes its title from the computer system he created, which was the world’s first Arabic language operating system.

They are also backing fantasy epic Sari & Amira, the debut feature of buzzy Qatari filmmaker A.J. Al Thani, who made waves with short films The Black Veil and Kashta.

Billed as a heartwarming tale of love and resilience, it is set against the desert of Wadi Sakheema and revolves around bandits Amira and Sari. It follows their adventures as they battle mythical beasts and navigate their marital misadventures in search of seek a legendary treasure. The cast features Alex Uloom, Hala Al Turk, Abdelmohsen Al Nemr and Adwa Fahad.

Further titles include Sa3oud Wainah,...