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Ramadan Series
"[This Ramadan] Saudis have produced three seasonal soaps while Egypt has led the production charge with 34 programs. Syira is in second spot with 18 shows.
"Ramadan in the Middle East has been traditionally nightly episodes of serials, many of when focus on historical dramas, gather families around the TV after iftar. These programs are re-broadcast throughout the year as re-runs.
"One historical drama was recently stopped after Saudi officials complained that it provoked inter-tribal rivalries. The Syrian-produced soap, called 'Cup of Blood,' which was running on Abu Dhabi Television, revolves around a dispute between the Shammar and Unaiza tribes of northern Saudi Arabia between 1750 and 1830. [...]"
Source: Arab News (Saudi Arabia), September 11, 2008
Posted at: 2008-09-17
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