Time Magazine’s 2023 Women of the Year, Ramla Ali is a remarkable woman. She made history when she became the first female professional boxer to compete in Saudi Arabia on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk. Apart from boxing, she is a model, and a social rights activist and now has her own TV production company with the backing of the royal prince of Saudi.

Ali has always had a keen interest in storytelling and filmmaking. Her involvement in her upcoming biopic movie, “In The Shadows” is a testament to that. The Somalian boxer now wants to give a platform to the young generation of filmmakers and storytellers and penned down a heartfelt message for her achievement.

Ramla Ali’s historic move

Ali posted a screenshot of a news article by ‘Deadline’ which covers the launch of her production company 786 Entertainment at the Red Sea Film Festival. She extended her gratitude towards His Highness Prince Faisal Al Saud and wrote, “What an honor to be able to announce the launch of my company 786 Entertainment at Red Sea Film Festival in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in partnership with His Highness Prince Faisal Al Saud. just a little over two and half years since making history as the first woman to have competed in a professional boxing match here.” Ali has forged a strong connection to Saudi Arabia since her fight and it certainly is helping her.

She further highlighted how she wants to open doors for young and upcoming filmmakers. “Investing and partnering in the next generation of filmmakers & storytellers has always been a passion,” stated Ramla Ali. She further added that their movies will largely focus on “minority lead storylines and female narratives.” Further using her platform to “Championing the voices & talent of the most under-represented across the world.”

The 35-year-old then extended her gratitude to His Highness & Bilal Nasser for his partnership, allowing her to open offices in London and in Jeddah. Ramla Ali is not alone in this venture as she will be alongside her husband, manager, and former coach, Richard A. Moore. She made sure to thank him as well while giving an update on 786’s future.

Partners changing the movie industry

Ali wrote, “Alongside my partner in crime Richard who after 15 years of making films (with a little boxing hiatus) will be back doing what he loves best, producing and bossing people around but not me 😂,” while thanking Moore.

While Moore does not have a specific title, he has supported and developed several projects. The couple will now focus on helping and identifying filmmaking talents across London and Jeddah. The production house already has several development projects like ‘Iron House,’ a movie based on the life of U.S. Army veteran and Paralympic powerlifter Bobby Body. The couple wants to put more stories like these in front of the world.

While talking about her production company, Ramla Ali told Deadline, “I’ve always had a passion for story telling since an early age, and it’s a tool that I’ve utilized throughout my sporting career. When I first thought of launching a company, I wanted it to produce something I would be proud of, something that is supportive of others, and delivers a product that would be enjoyed around the world. 786 is all these things and I am so excited about what the future holds,” while being hopeful for the future.

Considering the turmoil that Hollywood has been facing for the past few years, projects like these are essential. However, only time will tell whether 786 will be a success or not, but till then every movie enthusiast can hope. What do you think about Ramla Ali’s new venture? Make sure to leave a congratulatory message for her down below.