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Music Box International

Kuwaiti-founded media production and distribution company, now based in Dubai, known for recorded music distribution, CD/DVD/Blu-ray duplication and replication, and specialty print and packaging.

Last updated September 27, 2026

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Overview

Music Box International is a media production and distribution company that began in Kuwait in 1984 as a recorded music retailer. It grew into one of the largest distributors of major and independent record labels in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, and later expanded into optical media manufacturing services, specialty printing, and packaging. Its head office is now in Dubai, and it operates across the Gulf and wider Middle East, with branches reported in Kuwait, Bahrain, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Erbil. The company has worked with a broad roster of Arab and international artists, and its current business combines music distribution heritage with duplication, replication, and print services for CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs.

History

Music Box was established in Kuwait in 1984, operating two of the largest recorded music shops in the country. In 1985, its wholesale division was established, and the company rapidly became one of the largest distributors of major and independent labels in Kuwait. In 1989, the first Music Box retail outlet opened in Dubai, alongside a branch office created to support the new retail operation and to develop wholesale operations in the UAE under the name "Music Box International." In 1990, Music Box International opened "Sound of Music," described as the largest music shop in the UAE, and the company's head office was moved to Dubai to support rapid expansion. In the UAE, Music Box International obtained exclusive distribution rights for several Western and Arabic labels. In 1991, its UAE wholesale business grew by over 200% compared with the previous year, and PolyGram reported that Music Box International was their largest distributor in the UAE. In 1992, the company expanded further into professional services. Over time, Music Box International diversified into CD, DVD, and Blu-ray duplication and replication, specialty print, packaging, and fulfillment, serving customers ranging from music labels to government and law enforcement agencies. Its head office is now in Deira, Dubai, and it maintains a presence in several Middle Eastern markets.

  • 1992

    Music Box International expands professional services.

  • 1991

    UAE wholesale business grows over 200% year-on-year; PolyGram reports Music Box International as their largest distributor in the UAE.

  • 1990

    Music Box International opens "Sound of Music," the largest music shop in the UAE; head office moves to Dubai.

  • 1989

    First Music Box retail outlet opens in Dubai; branch office opened to support retail and develop UAE wholesale under the name Music Box International.

  • 1985

    Wholesale division established; Music Box becomes one of the largest distributors of major and independent labels in Kuwait.

  • 1984

    Music Box established in Kuwait, operating two of the largest recorded music shops in the country.

Products and positioning

Solutions-based duplication and replication leader with deep roots in recorded music distribution.

  • CD/DVD/Blu-ray duplication

  • CD/DVD/Blu-ray replication

  • Preprinted blank media

  • Packaging (jewel cases, sleeves, mailers, digipacks)

  • Specialty print (digital and offset)

  • Fulfillment and distribution

  • Blank recording media

  • Duplicators and printers

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