It’s the biggest time of the year for Arabian television, as local and regional broadcasters prepare to unveil new shows and bring back old favourites. Expect big-budget soap operas, star-studded dramas, regional sitcoms, game-show extravaganzas and spiritual discussions, with heavyweights including Abu Dhabi TV, MBC, OSN, Dubai TV and Sharjah TV leading the pack. Hala Khalaf selects 20 of the most intriguing shows set to take over our TV screens during the 30 days of Ramadan.
Drama
Khiyanat Watan Min Riwayat Ritaj
Abu Dhabi TV
This Gulf drama – which translates as The Betrayal of a Country as told by Retaj’s Stories – features Kuwaiti actor Jasim Al Nabhan, Bahraini actress Haifa Hussein and Emirati actor and director Habib Ghaloom. It focuses on Retaj, a young woman who is forced to look after her ailing father, and finds herself in a downward spiral of love and secret organisations.
Drama
Wunoos
Al Emarat
Expect a lot of intense drama in this Egyptian series about Wunoos, a man with good looks, irresistible charisma and uncanny intelligence. Young couple Ibrahim and Inshirah are unable to resist welcoming him into their home, but the consequences prove to be unimaginable. A tale of love, passion, money and heartache, this is Egyptian drama at its best. Starring heavyweight actors Yehia El Fakharany and Hala Sedki.
Drama
Younes Weld Fadda
MBC
Younes, Son of Fadda is an Egyptian drama starring relative newcomers Amr Saad, Reham Haggag and Heba Magdy. Ten-year-old Ibrahim runs away from home after committing an honour crime in defence of his sister. Fadda, a strong-willed woman who has lost her son and husband, finds him and raises him, renaming him Younes. Set in the heart of Upper Egypt in the traditional communities of Al Said, the show examines the effects of modern times, technology and social media on local culture.
Drama
Saq Al Bamboo
Dubai TV, Sharjah TV, MBC
The drama Saq Al Bamboo (The Bamboo Stalk) is based on the novel of the same name by Kuwaiti author Saud Alsanousi, which won the 2013 International Prize for Arabic Fiction. Starring UAE-based comedian and TV personality Wonho Chung and an impressive cast of talent from the Gulf, including Kuwaiti actress Souad Abdullah, the series tells the story of half-Kuwaiti, half-Filipino Isa José, who is torn between his social, cultural and religious conflicts.
Drama
Al Khanka
OSN
This Egyptian series, the title of which loosely translates as “a feeling of suffocation”, takes a look at the difficulties of a woman’s journey to the top in a male-dominated society. After struggling with sexual harassment her entire adult life, a woman is caught up in an accidental murder, when she finally decides to stand up for herself. Will a claim of mental illness help her defence team prove her innocence? Starring Ghada Abdul Razik.
Drama
El Mizan
OSN, CBC
Another Egyptian production, El Mizan (The Balance) is about a young attorney – who has never lost a case – working with her investigator husband to save a famous businessman sentenced to death after he was convicted of murdering his actress wife. Starring Egyptian actress Ghada Adel and popular Syrian actor Basel Khayat.
Drama
Grand Hotel
Abu Dhabi TV
A mysterious, secretive world lies behind the doors of the Grand Hotel where multi-billion-dollar business deals are made, secret rendezvous are planned, guests conspire and murders are covered up. Set in the 1950s, the series stars Egyptian actor Amr Yousef.
Drama
Bayyat Al Nakhy
OSN
A controversial, heartbreaking drama from the Gulf written by and starring celebrated Kuwaiti actress Hayat Al Fahed. She plays a woman who risks everything and courts tragedy by choosing to leave her husband and children to marry the long-lost love of her life, only to watch him marry another when she is unable to give him a child. Abandoned, she resorts to selling vegetables on the street, hence the title of the series: The Vegetable Seller. Will she ever be reunited with her children and can they forgive her?
Drama
Samarkand
Abu Dhabi TV
A historical drama on an epic scale, Samarkand is filled with juicy tales of sultans and their servants in the Samarkand court. Based on the 1988 historical fiction novel of the same name by French-Lebanese author Amin Maalouf, the story revolves around the life and adventures of 11th-century Persian poet and philosopher Omar Al Khayyam. It features Syrian star Abed Fahd and Lebanese actor Youssef El Khal.
Drama
Madraset Al Hob 2
OSN
Love and romance continue to be the leading themes in season two of pan-Arab drama Madraset Al Hob (The School of Love), which is narrated by love guru and Iraqi pop star Kadhim Al Sahir. True-life stories on love in many forms – the love of a parent for a child, the love of a patriot for his country, the love of a cause, or a dream just out of reach – are performed by a star-studded ensemble cast from across the Arab world, including Amal Arafa, Bassem Yakhour, Basel Khayat and Mostafa Fahmi.
Comedy
Tawareed
Abu Dhabi TV
Set in the Al Tawareed Bedouin community in Syria, this series offers 30 hilarious episodes featuring the antics of Khalaf and Mihwash, brothers who are competing for the hand of Wadha. She, however, has a way with the sword, and declares she will only marry someone who can defeat her in battle.
Comedy
Ash-hafan Al Qatu
Drama Channel
Back for another season, this Emirati cartoon promises constant laughs while delivering a satirical comment on society. The titular character, Ash-hafan, is selfish and miserly as ever, and his bad qualities continue to affect his relationships. Will he ever learn to put others before himself?
The spiritual
Awnak 2
Abu Dhabi TV
The efforts, aid programmes and initiatives of the UAE's Red Crescent Authority around the world will continue to be showcased in this moving series, hosted by Emirati personality and local news correspondent Ahmad Al Yamahi. Awnak (Your Help) will examine the true meaning of sacrifice and charity, what it means to stand by our fellow men and women, and how much good comes out of wanting the same happiness for others as you would for yourself.
The spiritual
Min Raheeq Al Iman
Abu Dhabi TV
Using logical, subjective reasoning, Min Raheeq Al Iman (Nectar of Faith) will analyse, clarify and explain issues relating to Islam. Broadcast live and presented by media personality Wasim Yousef, the programme aims to make sure viewers understand that there are no stupid questions, and that there is no need to resort to emotions to find answers.
The spiritual
Qumra
(MBC)
Well known as the host for nine seasons of the popular Islamic awareness, current affairs and travelogue show Khawater, Ahmad Al Shugairi returns this year with new show Qumra or Cockpit. Aimed at youths, the show is part commentary and part competition. It promises to shed light on the social issues young Muslims face in modern times. Viewers can take part by sending in videos of their own opinions and questions. The competition details will be revealed when the show begins.
Old favourites
Duroob
Abu Dhabi TV
Emirati personality Ali Al Saloom returns with season three of his daily travel show. Al Saloom, whose weekly Ask Ali column is published in The National's Weekend section every Friday, journeys around the world, highlighting a range of cultures and showing how our similarities far outweigh our differences.
Old favourites
Bab El Hara
MBC
The much-loved Syrian drama returns for an eighth season, with Syrian star Abbas Al Nouri as patriarch Abu Issam. The show continues to explore the many layers of Damascene society during the mid-1900s, when religious extremism begins to clash with a growing, secular mindset. Religious moderation is introduced alongside new characters, and the women’s movement that took part in demonstrations calling for Syria’s independence from French occupation, is now working towards women’s liberation.
Old favourites
Shaabiat Al Cartoon 11
Dubai TV
The wildly popular UAE cartoon series returns for its 11th season, blending humour with cutting-edge social commentary through the antics of Shambee, Hanafi, Othman, Bo Suleiman and a host of other humorous characters living in a Dubai neighbourhood.
Old favourites
Al Ar’aab 2
Abu Dhabi TV
Syrian stars Bassem Yakhour, Mona Wasef and Basel Khayat return for the second season of Al Ar'aab (The Arabs), loosely based on classic Hollywood mafia movie The Godfather. Expect murder, revenge and gangster conflicts to feature heavily in this showset in Lebanon.
Old favourites
Selfie 2
(MBC)
Nasser Al Qasabi, the Saudi Arabian satirical comic who received death threats during the first season of the hugely popular Selfie when he mocked ISIL in one episode, returns with season two of the comedy sketch show. A hilarious commentary on aspects of life in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf, Selfie 2 promises plenty of laughs.
Director: Laxman Utekar
Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Akshaye Khanna, Diana Penty, Vineet Kumar Singh, Rashmika Mandanna
Rating: 1/5
Tonight's Chat on The National
Tonight's Chat is a series of online conversations on The National. The series features a diverse range of celebrities, politicians and business leaders from around the Arab world.
Tonight’s Chat host Ricardo Karam is a renowned author and broadcaster who has previously interviewed Bill Gates, Carlos Ghosn, Andre Agassi and the late Zaha Hadid, among others.
Intellectually curious and thought-provoking, Tonight’s Chatmoves the conversation forward.
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: ARDH Collective
Based: Dubai
Founders: Alhaan Ahmed, Alyina Ahmed and Maximo Tettamanzi
Sector: Sustainability
Total funding: Self funded
Number of employees: 4
Killing of Qassem Suleimani
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Matthew Levitt:Iran retains its ability to launch terror attacks
Hussein Ibish: Trump's order on solid constitutional ground
Simon Waldman: Cautious Israel keeping a low profile
DRIVERS' CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS
1. Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) 171 points
2. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-GP) 151
3. Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes-GP) 136
4. Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull Racing) 107
5. Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) 83
6. Sergio Perez (Force India) 50
7. Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) 45
8. Esteban Ocon (Force India) 39
9. Carlos Sainz (Torro Rosso) 29
10. Felipe Massa (Williams) 22
THE LIGHT
Director: Tom Tykwer
Starring: Tala Al Deen, Nicolette Krebitz, Lars Eidinger
Rating: 3/5
If you go
Where to stay: Courtyard by Marriott Titusville Kennedy Space Centre has unparalleled views of the Indian River. Alligators can be spotted from hotel room balconies, as can several rocket launch sites. The hotel also boasts cool space-themed decor.
When to go: Florida is best experienced during the winter months, from November to May, before the humidity kicks in.
How to get there: Emirates currently flies from Dubai to Orlando five times a week.
Bareilly Ki Barfi
Directed by: Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari
Starring: Kriti Sanon, Ayushmann Khurrana, Rajkummar Rao
Three and a half stars
The specs
Engine: Direct injection 4-cylinder 1.4-litre
Power: 150hp
Torque: 250Nm
Price: From Dh139,000
On sale: Now
Sholto Byrnes on Myanmar politics
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England squad
Goalkeepers:JordanPickford,NickPope,AaronRamsdale
Defenders:TrentAlexander-Arnold,ConorCoady,MarcGuehi,ReeceJames,HarryMaguire,TyroneMings,LukeShaw,JohnStones,BenWhite
Midfielders:JudeBellingham,ConorGallagher,MasonMount,JordanHenderson,DeclanRice,JamesWard-Prowse
Forwards:TammyAbraham,PhilFoden,JackGrealish,HarryKane,BukayoSaka,EmileSmithRowe,RaheemSterling
German intelligence warnings
- 2002: "Hezbollah supporters feared becoming a target of security services because of the effects of [9/11] ... discussions on Hezbollah policy moved from mosques into smaller circles in private homes." Supporters in Germany: 800
- 2013: "Financial and logistical support from Germany for Hezbollah in Lebanon supports the armed struggle against Israel ... Hezbollah supporters in Germany hold back from actions that would gain publicity." Supporters in Germany: 950
- 2023: "It must be reckoned with that Hezbollah will continue to plan terrorist actions outside the Middle East against Israel or Israeli interests." Supporters in Germany: 1,250
Source: Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution
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While you're here
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Emergency
Director: Kangana Ranaut
Stars: Kangana Ranaut, Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Milind Soman, Mahima Chaudhry
Rating: 2/5
Paatal Lok season two
Directors: Avinash Arun, Prosit Roy
Stars: Jaideep Ahlawat, Ishwak Singh, Lc Sekhose, Merenla Imsong
Rating: 4.5/5
Mercer, the investment consulting arm of US services company Marsh & McLennan, expects its wealth division to at least double its assets under management (AUM) in the Middle East as wealth in the region continues to grow despite economic headwinds, a company official said.
Mercer Wealth, which globally has $160 billion in AUM, plans to boost its AUM in the region to $2-$3bn in the next 2-3 years from the present $1bn, said Yasir AbuShaban, a Dubai-based principal with Mercer Wealth.
“Within the next two to three years, we are looking at reaching $2 to $3 billion as a conservative estimate and we do see an opportunity to do so,” said Mr AbuShaban.
Mercer does not directly make investments, but allocates clients’ money they have discretion to, to professional asset managers. They also provide advice to clients.
“We have buying power. We can negotiate on their (client’s) behalf with asset managers to provide them lower fees than they otherwise would have to get on their own,” he added.
Mercer Wealth’s clients include sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and insurance companies among others.
From its office in Dubai, Mercer also looks after Africa, India and Turkey, where they also see opportunity for growth.
Wealth creation in Middle East and Africa (MEA) grew 8.5 per cent to $8.1 trillion last year from $7.5tn in 2015, higher than last year’s global average of 6 per cent and the second-highest growth in a region after Asia-Pacific which grew 9.9 per cent, according to consultancy Boston Consulting Group (BCG). In the region, where wealth grew just 1.9 per cent in 2015 compared with 2014, a pickup in oil prices has helped in wealth generation.
BCG is forecasting MEA wealth will rise to $12tn by 2021, growing at an annual average of 8 per cent.
Drivers of wealth generation in the region will be split evenly between new wealth creation and growth of performance of existing assets, according to BCG.
Another general trend in the region is clients’ looking for a comprehensive approach to investing, according to Mr AbuShaban.
“Institutional investors or some of the families are seeing a slowdown in the available capital they have to invest and in that sense they are looking at optimizing the way they manage their portfolios and making sure they are not investing haphazardly and different parts of their investment are working together,” said Mr AbuShaban.
Some clients also have a higher appetite for risk, given the low interest-rate environment that does not provide enough yield for some institutional investors. These clients are keen to invest in illiquid assets, such as private equity and infrastructure.
“What we have seen is a desire for higher returns in what has been a low-return environment specifically in various fixed income or bonds,” he said.
“In this environment, we have seen a de facto increase in the risk that clients are taking in things like illiquid investments, private equity investments, infrastructure and private debt, those kind of investments were higher illiquidity results in incrementally higher returns.”
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, one of the largest sovereign wealth funds, said in its 2016 report that has gradually increased its exposure in direct private equity and private credit transactions, mainly in Asian markets and especially in China and India. The authority’s private equity department focused on structured equities owing to “their defensive characteristics.”
AndhaDhun
Director: Sriram Raghavan
Producer: Matchbox Pictures, Viacom18
Cast: Ayushmann Khurrana, Tabu, Radhika Apte, Anil Dhawan
Rating: 3.5/5
The Sand Castle
Director: Matty Brown
Stars: Nadine Labaki, Ziad Bakri, Zain Al Rafeea, Riman Al Rafeea
Rating: 2.5/5
Our legal consultant
Name:Hassan Mohsen Elhais
Position:legal consultant with Al Rowaad Advocates and Legal Consultants.
Roll of honour 2019-2020
Dubai Rugby Sevens
Winners: Dubai Hurricanes
Runners up: Bahrain
West Asia Premiership
Winners: Bahrain
Runners up: UAE Premiership
UAE Premiership
}Winners: Dubai Exiles
Runners up: Dubai Hurricanes
UAE Division One
Winners: Abu Dhabi Saracens
Runners up: Dubai Hurricanes II
UAE Division Two
Winners: Barrelhouse
Runners up: RAK Rugby
Three tips from La Perle's performers
1 The kind of water athletes drink is important. Gwilym Hooson, a 28-year-old British performer who is currently recovering from knee surgery, found that out when the company was still in Studio City, training for 12 hours a day. “The physio team was like: ‘Why is everyone getting cramps?’ And then they realised we had to add salt and sugar to the water,” he says.
2 A little chocolate is a good thing. “It’s emergency energy,” says Craig Paul Smith, La Perle’s head coach and former Cirque du Soleil performer, gesturing to an almost-empty open box of mini chocolate bars on his desk backstage.
3 Take chances, says Young, who has worked all over the world, including most recently at Dragone’s show in China. “Every time we go out of our comfort zone, we learn a lot about ourselves,” she says.
THE SPECS
Jaguar F-Pace SVR
Engine:5-litre supercharged V8
Transmission:8-speed automatic
Power:542bhp
Torque:680Nm
Price:Dh465,071
Sukuk
An Islamic bond structured in a way to generate returns without violating Shariastrictures on prohibition of interest.
Emergency phone numbers in the UAE
Estijaba – 8001717 – number to call to request coronavirustesting
Ministry of Health and Prevention – 80011111
Dubai Health Authority – 800342 – The number to book a free video or voice consultation with a doctor or connect to a local health centre
Emirates airline – 600555555
EtihadAirways – 600555666
Ambulance – 998
Knowledge and Human Development Authority – 8005432 ext. 4 for Covid-19queries
OTHER IPL BOWLING RECORDS
Best bowling figures:6-14 – Sohail Tanvir(for Rajasthan Royals against Chennai Super Kings in 2008)
Best average:16.36 – Andrew Tye
Best economy rate:6.53– Sunil Narine
Best strike-rate:12.83 – Andrew Tye
Best strike-rate in an innings: 1.50– SureshRaina (for Chennai Super Kings against Rajasthan Royals in 2011)
Most runs conceded in an innings: 70– Basil Thampi (for SunrisersHyderabad against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2018)
Most hat-tricks: 3 – Amit Mishra
Most dot-balls: 1,128 – Harbhajan Singh
Mostmaiden overs bowled: 14– Praveen Kumar
Most four-wicket hauls: 6– SunilNarine
THE BIO
Mr Al Qassimi is 37 and lives in Dubai
He is a keen drummer and loves gardening
His favourite way to unwind is spending time with his two children and cooking
GULF MEN'S LEAGUE
Pool A Dubai Hurricanes, Bahrain, Dubai Exiles, Dubai Tigers 2
Pool B Abu Dhabi Harlequins, Jebel Ali Dragons, Dubai Knights Eagles, Dubai Tigers
Opening fixtures
Thursday, December 5
6.40pm, Pitch 8, Abu Dhabi Harlequins v Dubai Knights Eagles
7pm, Pitch 2, Jebel Ali Dragons v Dubai Tigers
7pm, Pitch 4, Dubai Hurricanes v Dubai Exiles
7pm, Pitch 5, Bahrain v Dubai Eagles 2
Recent winners
2018 Dubai Hurricanes
2017 Dubai Exiles
2016 Abu Dhabi Harlequins
2015 Abu Dhabi Harlequins
2014 Abu Dhabi Harlequins
Formula Middle East Calendar (Formula Regional and Formula 4)
Round 1: January 17-19, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 2: January 22-23, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 3: February 7-9, Dubai Autodrome – Dubai
Round 4: February 14-16, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 5: February 25-27, Jeddah Corniche Circuit – Saudi Arabia
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: HyperSpace
Started: 2020
Founders: Alexander Heller, Rama Allen and Desi Gonzalez
Based: Dubai, UAE
Sector: Entertainment
Number of staff: 210
Investment raised: $75 million from investors including Galaxy Interactive, Riyadh Season, Sega Ventures and Apis Venture Partners
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Vidaamuyarchi
Director: Magizh Thirumeni
Stars: Ajith Kumar, Arjun Sarja, Trisha Krishnan, Regina Cassandra
Rating: 4/5
Cryopreservation: A timeline
- Keyhole surgery under general anaesthetic
- Ovarian tissue surgically removed
- Tissue processed in a high-tech facility
- Tissue re-implanted at a time of the patient’s choosing
- Full hormone production regained within 4-6 months
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Killing of Qassem Suleimani
National Editorial:Suleimani has been killed, now we must de-escalate
Mina Al Oraibi:Air strike casts a long shadow over the decade ahead
Jack Moore:Why the assassination is such a monumental gamble
Damien McElroy: ACEO tasked with spreading Iran's influence
Hussein Ibish: Trump's order on solid constitutional ground
Simon Waldman: Cautious Israel keeping a low profile
RESULTS
Main card
Bantamweight 56.4kg: Mehdi Eljamari (MAR) beat Abrorbek Madiminbekov (UZB), Split points decision
Super heavyweight 94 kg:Adnan Mohammad (IRN) beat Mohammed Ajaraam (MAR), Split points decision
Lightweight 60kg: Zakaria Eljamari (UAE) beat Faridoon Alik Zai (AFG), RSC round 3
Light heavyweight 81.4kg:Taha Marrouni (MAR) beat Mahmood Amin (EGY), Unanimous points decision
Light welterweight 64.5kg: Siyovush Gulmamadov (TJK) beat Nouredine Samir (UAE), Unanimous points decision
Light heavyweight 81.4kg: Ilyass Habibali (UAE) beat Haroun Baka (ALG), KO second round
