Today, Billboard Arabia released their inaugural Power Players list, highlighting music executives in the MENA region for their contributions to the industry. Reservoir congratulates EVP of International & Emerging Markets/PopArabia Founder & CEO/ESMAA Founder & CEO Spek, PopArabia VP of A&R & Acquisitions Wissam Khodur, and ESMAA Head of Licensing Iain Kemplay on being named to the list.

PopArabia signs development contracts with talent, acquires music catalogs, and expands its reach through its partnership with Reservoir. Its recent signings include prominent regional names such as Nancy Ajram, Omar Kamal, El Sawarkha, 88 Young, HFM Production, Essa Al Marzouq, and Mashrex. The company also oversees the music for several major regional productions, including Arabs Got Talent, Dubai Bling, and the film City of Life: Continuum.

See the full list here.