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Dubai

 

OSN, the region’s leading pay TV network, has unveiled its line-up of shows for the month of Ramadan.

Boasting 13 new shows, OSN’s Ramadan programing features top Arab stars, including Jamal Sulaiman, Ghada Abdul Razek, Maysa’a Moghrabi, Sharif Salama, Sireen Abdul Noor and Nayef al-Rashed.

In addition to the new shows, OSN says audiences can also tune into its “on demand” service Ramadan Ma Fatak TV which offers access to over 20 dramas, via OSN Plus HD.

A release said: “Shows will also be available to catch up on OSN Play, OSN’s award-winning online TV viewing platform.”

Khulud Abu Homos, executive vice president, Program & Creative Services, OSN, expressed confidence that “our newly-unveiled repertoire of exclusive, fresh and long-format dramas” will appeal to one and all.

“We have something for everyone and our state-of-the-art technology and services will ensure that people can enjoy their entertainment anytime without compromising on the values of the holy month.”

Among its new Khaleeji dramas are Lel Hob Jonoon, featuring actors Abdulmuhsen al-Nimer and Maysa’a Moghrabi “who tell a story of love, trust, revenge and betrayal”. This series will be shown on OSN Ya Hala HD.

Naif al-Rashid tackles sensitive issues across the Gulf, from love to broken families, the power of money to the strength of dreams in Intikam Aziz, on OSN Ya Hala HD.

Egyptian star Ghada Abdulrazik sheds light on the trials and tribulations of a woman’s ambitions to become the first lady of Egypt, when an attempted assassination of the president results in chaos and the only person who knows the truth is found dead. The “action-packed” Al Sayida Al Oula will mark its on-screen premiere on OSN Ya Hala HD.

Maxim Khalil and Cyrine Abdelnour star in Seerat Hob S1, a love story. Set in the modern Arab world, the show provides “all the frills and thrills expected from a romantic drama” on OSN Ya Hala HD.

Ahmed Mekky starrer al-Kabir Awoi returns for its fourth season on OSN Ya Hala Shabab HD.

Other highlights include Sherif Salama’s Al Khatia’a S1, shown on OSN Ya Hala Shabab HD.

Rania Youssef shows how greed can close the blinds towards the people closest to you in Wasaya Al Saba’a, on OSN Ya Hala Drama HD.

Leading Arab dramas that will be shown during Ramadan include Sadeeq Al Omr (Jamal Suleiman epitomises the reign of former Egyptian president, Gamal Abdel Nassar, from 1961 to 1967, highlighting his greatest achievement, the nationalisation of the Suez Canal, on OSN Ya Hala Shabab HD), Al-Ekhwah S2 (conspiracies and plots get exposed by greed and exploitation) and Low (a drama of love, murder and mystery, starring Abed Fahid and Youssef Al Khal on OSN Ya Hala Drama HD).

Headlining OSN’s Ramadan programing is Saudi journalist Mustafa Alaidaroos who brings to light the necessity of having good faith and a good heart, inspired by the Holy Qur’an. His Salim addresses Arab youth and families and discusses self-awareness, social development and improvement on OSN Ya Hala HD.