Ramadan 2018 series starring Emam, Youssef to air on Saudi TV

CAIRO – 10 December 2017: “Awalem Khafia” (Hidden Worlds) and “Tayea” soap operas are set to be released during Ramadan 2018, and will screen on Saudi TV.

Magnoum Production Company, the producer of the two series signed a contract with Saudi TV to screen “Awalem Khafia” and “Tayea” exclusively on its channel pertaining to Arab world countries but they will be aired on Egyptian TV as well.

“Awalem Khafia” stars the one and only mega star Adel Emam and “Tayea” stars the Egyptian star Amr Youssef.

“Adel Emam’s series has been the focus of attention of a large number of satellite channels, because of the huge fan base Emam has across the Arab world,’’ recounted producer Hisham Tahseen, during a press conference held on December 8 that witnessed the contract signing.

Khaled Ahmed Madkhaly, the head of Saudi TV, expressed his happiness during the press conference that Saudi TV will air these two important soap operas during Ramadan 2018.

The 77 year-old actor Adel Emam who is considered the most popular actor, not only in Egypt but in the entire Arab World received on September 22, the Creative Achievement Award during the opening ceremony of the first edition of El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) entitled, “Cinema for Humanity,” for his esteemed reputation as the most outstanding star in Arab films and for his distinguished humanitarian efforts.

Emam has won many awards from many film festivals such as Best Actor Award in 1995 at Cairo International Film Festival for his film “The Terrorist,” Artistic Achievement Award in 2005 at Dubai International Film Festival, the Golden Star in 2014 at Marrakech International Film Festival and the Golden Tanit in 2016 at the Carthage Film Festival.