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Saudi Arabian television drama expansion

Overview

Saudi Arabia is expanding its television and drama production landscape with several major upcoming projects.

Preparations are underway for the Ramadan 2027 season, including the thriller ‘Al-Sahira’ (The Witch), which is inspired by a real-life 2011 judicial case involving sorcery in Al-Qurayyat. Additionally, the series ‘Shar’e Al-Asha’ is returning for a third season, continuing its documentation of social and economic transformations in old neighborhoods.

Furthering international collaboration, Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority, announced the completion of filming for ‘Al Amir’ (The Prince). This production, a collaboration between Sela Studios and MBC Shahid, features an international cast including actors from Egypt, Turkey, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The series, which follows an Egyptian officer infiltrating secret conflict networks, is scheduled for release on the Shahid digital platform in 2027.

Entities

Kallila · General Entertainment Authority · Lubna Abdulaziz · Farouq Al-Shuaibi · Al-Qurayyat

Timeline

14 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Turki Alalshikh announces completion of filming for ‘Al Amir’ series
Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority has completed filming for ‘Al Amir’, a major international drama series starring Ahmed Ezz, set for release on Shahid in 2027.
19 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Saudi drama prepares major Ramadan productions
Saudi drama is expanding its Ramadan lineup with the upcoming thriller ‘Al-Sahira,’ based on a real case, and the third season of the historical series ‘Shar’e Al-Asha.’

Sources

almanara.media · arabic.cnn.com · leaders-mena.com · news50.sa