Throughout Ramadan 2019, a huge number of Middle Eastern TV shows -soap operas, dramas and comedies will compete for your viewership. You’ll see new series, and many ongoing series in their second, third and even 10th seasons.
This year we’ll see new Ramadan marathons with the top actors and brightest drama stars from Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, as well as from the Gulf and the rest of the Arab world.
Don’t miss a thing! Here is a full listing of all the major series that will run during the holy month of Ramadan.
After a bit of a slow patch, Gulf Drama is expected to make a full comeback this season.
Al Ath’raa’ – Tragedy
Stars Shjoujon al Hajri and Suad Ali lead the series of Ramadan 2019. Al Ath’raa’ revolves around many dramatic and tragic events in the women’s prison after a woman is sentenced to death, opening the door to the exploration of many social issues. Called by many the Saudi version of the famous American series “Orange is the New Black,” Al Ath’raa’ will air on Saudi’s Channel 1 TV.
Hudoud al Sharr – Historical Drama
Starring Hayat al Fahed, Hudud al Sharr, this is one of the most powerful series will release this Ramadan. It tells the story of the historic return to Iraq in the 1960s, and the history of Kuwaiti families that had interests, land and orchards in the city of Abu al-Khasib in Basra. This show presents a change for Gulf drama, as well as a new challenge for our leading actress.
Sawwaha El-Bakht – Situation Comedy
Haya al-Shua’ebi plays a wonderful comedy role that sheds light on life after retirement, at a period when the daily routine is changing. Mohamed al-Kandari writes the series, and Hussein Abel directs. Also starring are Waleed al Daghen and Shaila Sabt.
Mudha Qitta’a min Dahab – Comedic Saga
Starring comedians Dawood Hussein, Asmahan Tawfiq and Nour al Kuwaitiah, the series centers around relationships in the family, husband and wife, parents and children. It shows their conflicts and difficulties throughout multiple periods of time, starting from the eighties through the beginning of the millennium and until 2018.
Wamaa Adraka Ma Ummi – Drama
Performed by Ilham al-Fadala, Hanadi al-Kandari, and Hussein al-Mahdi, this Kuwaiti series deals with the relationship between mother and children, as well as shedding light on social issues within the greater human dimension. Al-Fadala plays Ganima, a woman with a disability, who is involved in several life conflicts and suffers from complex health conditions that require special treatment.
Hudn al Shouk – Social Drama
Dealing with the drama and the reality of social relations, this show headlines some of the most important actors in the Arabian Gulf including Ibrahim al-Harbi, Mohammed al-Ala’ullwi and Laila Abdullah.
Ushaq Rugmal Talaq – Dramatic Realism
This series tackles a series of realistic social problems that occur within Arab society, such as divorce, betrayal and family problems. Starring Suleiman al-Yassin and Intisar Al-Sharah.
Masa’alat Waqt – Dramatic Realism
This Kuwaiti series explores the experiences of a group of Kuwaiti and Syrian people who immigrate to Lebanon for various reasons. The series discusses the new experiences and struggles that they are exposed to in a new society. With Hayat al-Fahed, Ahmed al Jasmi and Intisar al Sharah.
Saba’ Abwab – Comedy
With Saad al-Faraj and Jassim al-Nabhan.
- Kalabsh 3 – Action suspense, starring Amir Kararah on Al-Hayat TV and MBC 4. Daily @ 23:00.
- Valentino – Comedy starring Adel Imam on CBC.
- Hogan – Action comedy starring Mohamed Imam on Al Hayat TV, ON E, or MBC Egypt.
- Weld al Ghalaba – Suspenseful drama with Ahmed al Sakka on Channel 1 MBC Egypt.
- Baraka – Comedy starring Amir Saad on MBC Egypt.
- Shaqet Faisal – Situation comedy starring Karim Mahmoud Abdel Aziz.
- A’lamat Istifham – Action starring Mohamed Ragab on Al Hayat TV, Al Nahar TV, or ON E.
- Ibn Oussoul – Dramatic thriller starring Hamada Hilal on MBC, An Nahar TV or Al Hayat TV.
- Wbina Ma’aad – Social Dramastarring Ghada Adel and Rania Youssef on Al Nahar or ON E.
- Lams Ktaf – Action & crime drama starring former wrestler Yasser Galal on ON E.
- Zilzal – Action drama, starring Mohammed Ramadan and Halla Shiha. Dramatic recreation of the 1992 earthquake. MBC 1 or DMC.
- Abu Jabal – Action, starring Mustafa Shaa’ban on Al Hayat TV.
- Hikayti – Romantic/ psychological drama starring Yasmin Sabri on Al Hayat TV.
- Super Miro – Comedy starring Emmy Samir Ghanem on DMC.
- Adam Family – Starring Ahmad Fahmy and Hana all Zahid on Al Nahar TV.
- Fikrah Bimillion Gineh – Comedy starring Ali Rabie and Sabreen on MBC Egypt.
- Hue Dah Illi Sar – On ON E.
- Al Dahir – Starring Mohamed Fouad on ON E.
- Barakat – Starring Amir Saad on MBC Egypt.
- Al-Barinsisah Baisa – Comedy starring Mai Ezz al-Din and Soussin Badr on Al-Hayat TV, ON E or On Drama.
- Min Aw’wal Nazra – Comedy starring Donia Samir Ghanem and Amir Wahba on CBC.
- Al Zawja Al 18 – Comedy starring Hassan al Raddad and Mahmoud al Laythi on Al Nahar.
- Lea’akher Nafass – Action suspense starring Yasmine Abdel Aziz on Al Nahar or ON E.
- Qamar Hadi – Action suspense starring Hani Salama and Dalia Mustafa on Al Nahar TV or ON E.
- TalQit Haz’ – Comedy starring Mustafa Khater and Mohamed Salam on Al Hayat TV.
- Alwad Sayed al-Shahat – Comedy starring Ahmed Fahmy and Hannah Zahid on the channel ON E and Al Nahar.
- Mamalik al Nar – Historical drama starring Khalid Nabawi and Mahmoud Nasr about the fall of the Mamluk.
- El Kibeer Awi 6 – Comedy starring Akram M.
- Min al Harah – Action and suspense starring Yusuf Sharif.
- Zayy al Shams – Crime and suspense starring Dina Sherbini.
Sana Taniya Zawaj
Social comedy starring Yazan al Sayed and Dana Jaber. How will a newly married couple relate after one year of marriage?
Sawarea’ al-Sham al Atiqa
Social drama starring Rasheed Assaf and Sabah al Jazaeri. The warm Damasc atmosphere provides a backdrop for beautiful developments in the family of “Abu Arab.” Presented on the Syrian Sama channel.
Buqa’at Duua 14
Social comedy starring Mohammed Hadaki and Ahmad Al Ahmad. A political satire about life in Syria and criticism of the Syrian government.
Tarjuman al Ashwaq
Drama starring Abbas al Nouri follows the story of three friends, one of whom embraced the Socialist leftist ideology and suffered many troubles, the other followed the spiritual path of Sufism, the third migrated from Syria. After the civil war began, he returned in search of his daughter.
Haramlik
Historical drama starring Jamal Sulieman about the arrival of the Mamluks to power. A gripping portrayal of internal politics, as well as the defeat of the supposed enemies of the nation.
Salasil Dahab
This exciting suspense-filled drama stars Bassam Kousa and Karis Bashar. A jewelry salesman and womanizer is found out by a group of his victims, and they engage him in a battle of wits. Who will win? Presented on the Syria Drama Channel.
Bab al Hara – Part 10: Haret al Salh’ia
Historical drama starring Najah Safkouni and Nazli al Rawas. After the French occupation and the shelling of Damascus by cannon, the people move to the historic Salhiya neighborhood.
Itr al-Sham – Part 4
Social and historical drama starring Wael Ramadan and Salma Al Masri. Deals with social issues in the thirties and the rights of a wife.
Daqiqar Samt
Suspenseful and exciting drama starring Abed Fahad and Rana Shmeis.
Touq al Banat – Part 5
Historical drama starring Yamen Al Hujai and Mutasim al Nahar. Deals with the triple aggression on Egypt during WWII and how the Syrian stepped in to burn and dump the French ships.
Al Hallaj
This historical drama starring Ghassan Massoud and Munther Rihanna draws from the biography of famous mystic Husayn ibn Mansur al-Hallaj. The story begins in 265 AH, in the era of the second Abbasid Caliphate, and follows the ensuing period of power turnover and its impact on social, political and economic life.
- Khamsa we Noss – Historical Romance with Qusay al Khouly and Nadine Najim
- Jumhuryat Noon – Comedy Drama starring Rita Harb and Youssef Haddad
- Dafater al Madi – Romance starring Pamela Keick and Youssef al Khal
- Asswad – Social Drama starring Ward al Khal and Bassem Mughniyeh, centered around a group of depressive people and their many problems.
- Adel Emam
- Tim Hassan
- Dawood Hussein
- Abed Fahd
- Cyrine Abdel Nour
- Mona Zaki
- Ahmed al Saqa
- Nadine Najim
- Qusai al Khouly
- Amir Kararah
- Mostafa Shaa’ban
- Soad Abdullah
- Hayat al Fahad
- Haya Elshoabee
- Bassam Kousa
- Salma al Masry
- Rachid Assaf
- Sabah al Jazae’ri
- Bassel Khayat
- Salafah muamar
How do I decide which series to watch?
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Due to the large number of serials and channels, and only one month to watch them, it might be difficult to decide where to spend your time as a viewer. But if you follow this guide, we can help simplify your choice.
Choose by Country or Dialect
Do you prefer to see a series in classical Arabic (Fussha) or spoken Arabic? If you prefer spoken-Arabic, do you prefer Gulf, Syrian, Lebanese or Egyptian dialects? This AskMjareb guide enables you to choose series by country and dialect and this alone will go a long way towards helping you choose.
If you want a Gulf dialect, for instance, you can choose from the list above from such titles as AL Ath’raa’, Hudud al Sharr, Sawwaha El-Bakht, Muda Qitta’a min Dahab, Hudn al Shouk, Ushaq Rugmal Talaq, Masa’alat Waqt, Saba’ Abwab, etc. Those who love Classical Arabic will enjoy the biography of Al Hallaj.
Watch the New Season
You may choose to watch the upcoming parts of the series you saw last Ramadan and really liked. Some popular continuing series are Bab al Hara 10, Al Salhia, Al Hayba 3, Kalabsh 3, Afrah Iblis 2, El kibeer Awi 6, Touq al Banat 3, Buqa’at Duua 14, Itr al-Sham 4.
Which Genres Do You Prefer
When choosing a new series to watch, if you can narrow down the genres you like – and don’t like- your choice will become much simpler. Pick from dramatic, social drama, comedy, historical, romance, suspense, biography, action, crime.
Use the lists above, picking from serials in the category that interests you most. For example, if you are looking for historical serials, you may choose the Gulf series Hudud al Sharr, or the Egyptian series Mamalik al Nar, or Touq al Banat.
If you like comedy you may find you love Baraka, Shaqet Faisal, Hogan, Valentino, Super Miro, Fikrah Bimillion Gineh, Al-Barinsisah Baisa , Min Awwal Nazra, TalQit Haz’, or even El Kibeer Awi 6.
Follow Your Favorite Actors
You may also select the series according to your preference of actor or actress. For example, fans of comedian Haya Al-Shuaibi are going to see her in “Al-Bakhta” while fans of the action star Amir Karara will enjoy watching him in Kalabsh 3. Likewise, Amir Saad fans will enjoy the new series “Baraka”. Check the guide list on this page for even more of your favorite actors.
Which Genres Do You Prefer
You might find a series that matches the country and dialect you’re looking for, as well as the genre, and stars some of your favorite actors. However, after watching the trailer you may not enjoy the writing, the soundtrack or the storyline of the series. It’s never too late to change your mind!
Which talk shows and game shows will I find this Ramadan?
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On Egypt’s MBC channel, Ramiz Jalal will return with new funny pranks in “Kharej Nitaq al Khidma” and episodes with new movie and TV stars. Lebanese journalist Nishan will present a talk show called “Tawa’am Ruh’i” in which he will meet with famous stars such as Georgina Rizk, a former Lebanese beauty queen, and Miss Universe and her husband Walid Tawfik, a well-known singer. Asala, a powerful vocalist in the Arab world and her husband, Tariq El Erian, Angham and her husband, and others. Another talk show is with Basma Wahba called “Sheikh Al Hara” with more bold questions which reveal celebrity secrets.
Don’t miss the game show “Fawazir Ramadan” with star Nelly Karim who gives away valuable prizes, and promises to present a new and “light” style away from the traditional “Nelly and Sherihan” style.
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We hope this detailed guide will help you and your family decide what to watch during Ramadan 2019. Enjoy, and if you’d like to do a little shopping on your phone while watching TV, check out AskMjareb’s listing of Ramadan Deals and Coupons. We show you how to get the best price on everything you need for the holiday.
