Bilal Kazi’s Gulf Good News Partners with IIFA 2027

GCC-based media personality and entrepreneur Bilal Kazi, founder of Gulf Good News (GGN), is entering an exciting new chapter as Gulf Good News partners with IIFA 2027.

The partnership marks a significant milestone for Kazi and GGN, bringing together one of the Gulf’s growing digital media platforms with the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA), one of the most recognised global celebrations of Indian cinema.

Founded by Bilal Kazi in 2013, Gulf Good News was created with a simple vision: to highlight positive stories, inspiring people, successful businesses, entertainment and achievements across Bahrain and the GCC. Over the years, GGN has developed into a platform connecting audiences with the region’s evolving media, lifestyle and entertainment landscape.

Bilal Kazi’s journey has been driven by his passion for media, events, entertainment and building meaningful industry connections. Through Gulf Good News, he has worked to create opportunities for brands, creators, entrepreneurs and entertainment personalities to reach wider audiences.

His growing influence in the regional media industry has also been recognised through prestigious industry honours. Kazi was named PR & Media Influencer of the Year at IIFA 2025 and later received the Most Influential Media Personality award at the Filmfare Middle East Awards 2025.

These recognitions represent important milestones in his journey and reflect the impact of his work within Bahrain’s and the GCC’s media and entertainment ecosystem.

The partnership with IIFA 2027 now takes that journey another step forward.

For Gulf Good News, the association provides an opportunity to strengthen its presence within the international entertainment industry while bringing its GCC audience closer to the world of Indian cinema. IIFA has consistently created a global platform for Indian cinema, bringing together leading actors, filmmakers, musicians, brands and entertainment professionals.

For Kazi, the partnership is also a reflection of how far Gulf Good News has come since its beginnings in Bahrain.

What started as a passion for sharing positive news and stories has grown into a platform with an expanding presence across the GCC. GGN continues to cover entertainment, events, business, influencers, lifestyle and inspiring achievements, while building relationships with leading names and organisations across the region.

The platform has also developed GGN Collabs, its creators network, further strengthening its connection with the growing community of digital creators and influencers across the GCC.

With IIFA 2027 on the horizon, Gulf Good News is set to continue expanding its role in the region’s entertainment and media landscape.

The partnership reflects Kazi’s vision of connecting Gulf audiences, creators, brands and entertainment with opportunities on a larger stage.

From launching Gulf Good News in 2013 to being recognised at major entertainment awards and now partnering with IIFA 2027, Bilal Kazi’s journey demonstrates the power of passion, consistency and a clear vision.

As Gulf Good News enters its next chapter, the focus remains the same: celebrating good news, creating meaningful connections and putting the Gulf in the spotlight.

The IIFA 2027 partnership is not simply another milestone for Gulf Good News—it is a new opportunity to take the platform, its community and its vision to an even bigger stage.