What's Streaming this Ramadan?
What's Streaming this Ramadan?
The Streaming Lab #45
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Welcome to the 45th edition of The Streaming Lab. Thanks for reading me!
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The agenda today
This week, I’m looking at the TV series available during Ramadan on MENA-based streaming services.
Shahid
Starzplay
OSN+
TOD
Weyyak
Roya TV
Jawwy TV
WATCHIT
Rotana
Awaan
Viu
Wide Khaliji
Shahid
Shahid created a Carousel called “Ramadan Ma’ana” and is promoting the 50 TV series:
London Class, Gaafar El Omda, Taht El Wesaya, Gat Saleema, Taghyeer Gaw, Mystery Box, Ramez never Ends, Secret of the Cave, Kamel El Adad, Beyond The Planets, Rasheed, Seen, El Maddah Ostouret El Ishq, Tash: Al Awda, Wa Akheeran, Safar Barlik, Al Zind: Thi’b Al Assi, Studio 23, Al Aghar, Hayati Al Mithaliyya, Majareeh, Balagh Niha’i, Broadcast, El Kateeba 101, Netflorex2, Minho Waladna?, El Kebeer Awi, El Harsha El Sab’a, Till Death, Al Nar Bi Al Nar, Nakhwa, Marba El Ezz, Al Arabji, Marahel, El Soffara, Al Mataneekh, Souq Elkanto, That, Hadret Al Omda, Hamed Hilou, Khan Al Thahab, Al Motamarred, Bayn Ahlna, Mal Al Donia, Salamat Abou Lbanat, Sikkat Safar.
Ramadan Ma’ana is also the name of Shahid’s new FAST channels, with promotion of the same shows. Some of it is free during Ramadan, others are behind the pay wall.
One more thing: you can get 50% off your VIP annual subscription from Shahid this Ramadan (10.99 AED)
StarzPlay
StarzPlay also launched a “Ramadan 2023” carousel with 10 TV series and shows, mixing exclusives and WATCHIT originals:
Serouh Al Batea, Harb Coming Soon, Kashf Mestaagel, Bab Al Hara, Khaymat Ramadan, Downtown, Manal Al Alem - Halaweyat, Da7ee7, Chef Bel Beit, Fatafeat Live.
OSN+
OSN+ is promoting new & old original shows to entertain its subscribers this Ramadan:
Jalsa with Anas & Hala, Stand Up! Ya Arab!, Yalla Net`asha, Al Shifra (Celebrity Escape Room), Suits Arabia, Anonymous, El Wada' Mustaqer, Qa'det Reggala, Harb Alameya, No Man's Land, Hazer Tejwal (aka Curfew).
TOD
TOD, the streaming service of beIN Media Group, is highlighting Arabic Originals at the top of its homepage:
Forsan Althalam, Shay La Ansah, Rehlaty Al Shohra, Mazad El Sharr, Hakika Wa Khayal, Nesaa Kolna Laa, Al Qaema Al Sawdaa, Wlad El Balad, Endama Yaachako, Boyout Min Warak, Yawmeyet Saad Wa Emran, Al Rahaen, Sharikat Al Aeela, Be Athar Rajee, Ethnayn, Min Al Haramlik, Al Moojaba, Alqatel Alathi Ahabani.
Weyyak
Weyyak is promoting Ramadan content on two homepage carousels. The streaming service owned by Zee5 offers originals, exclusives and top picks:
Originals 2023: Karazon, Leyla Andi Bel Bait S3.
Exclusives 2023: Ribat Al Hob Al Qadar 2, Taht Al Matar S2, Duroob Al Ashiqin, Mann Ana 3.
Ramadan Top Picks: Leil Om Al Banat, Zekak Al Jen
Roya TV
Roya Media Group is using a full carousel with programs and shows for the Holy month of Ramadan 2023:
Mojama’ Al-Saada (The Happiness Complex), Yalla Notbokh (Congratulations to my friend Sadam Emad who is now behind the camera 🙌) , Roya Kitchen with Nabil, Six Flavors, Caravan Drama.
Roya TV originals Caravan Drama, Yalla Notbokh and Mojama’ Al-Saada are also available on Shahid.
Jawwy TV
The first carousel on Jawwy TV homepage is dedicated to Ramadan, mixing TV series from Starzplay, Wide Khaliji and Discovery+:
Telt E-Talata, Ramadan Kareem, Sirroho Al-Bate'i, Baba Al-Magal, Watan A' Watar, Zuqaq El-Jinn, Bab Al-Hara, Saqata Sahwan, Al-Bosheah, Noon An-Niswa, Shabab Al Bomb, Matbakh Manal Al-Alem, Abir’s Kitchen, Ramadan Tent, April Fool's, Manzil 12.
WATCHIT
WATCHIT is promoting Ramadan content with 3 carousels on it own streaming service.
A selection of WATCHIT content is also available on Starzplay.
Rotana
Rotana is showcasing a selection of 8 Gv shows on its homepage.
Awaan
Awaan created a dedicated section for this Ramadan 2023, including more than 20 titles:
Aziz Al Rouh, Tooq Al Hareer, Ahal Al Dar, Bait Al qased, Qisat Fikra, Alnun Wama Yaalamun, 1000 Hamdela Al Salama, Omla Nadera, Qurat Aynek, Wajadto Nafsi, Al Mufatsh Faseeh, Awel Mara, Alfadl Aleazim, Ramadan Alemarat, Akher Kalam, Basamat, Al Mandoos, Droob, Ser Al Tabkha, Jayzat Dubai Aldouwaliya Lelquraan, AlRawi.
Viu
Viu is also dedicating a full section to Ramadan with Original and exclusive content from 2018 to 2023:
Ramadan Series 2023: X-Lance, Settohom, Mozakarat Zawj, Alaka Mashroua, Saqat Sahwan, Zuqaq El Jinn, Ansaf Majaneen, Manzel 12, Balagh Nehaay, Loabat Al Haz, Ahlam Zeinab, Insaneyat, Akbad Al Mohajera, Ham W Shaha.
Ramadan Series 2022: Loghz 1990, Fateh Al Andalos, Sa’e Al Bareed, Haya Alrouh, Baba Wa Ana, Pablo, Wojouh, Enheraf, Ain Al Theeb, Al Defda’a, Shoghl Fi A’ali, Donia Tania, Hind, A’ala Bo’od Masafa Men Alhob, Theyab Hbab Al Reydh, Nashemeyat Men Al Badia.
Ramadan Series 2021: Al Deek Al Azraq, Kolo Bel Hob, Bent Al Sultan, Oud Hay, Al Maddah, Welad Nas, Jalmouid Al Sahara, Karam Al Alaly, Leabet Al Intiqam, Bela’ay Andak Shoghl, Abu Tar, Beit Elzol, Al Rouh Wal Raya.
Ramadan Series 2020: El Qamar Akher El Donia, Gamae Salem, Shaheb Ayan, Sultanet Al Moez, Al Khawabi, Fi Thakaret Al Dhil, Doon, Swaha Al Bakhat, Reyah Al Sumoom, Al December.
Ramadan Series 2019: Zodiac, Ana Sherry Dot Com, Hadota Mora, Super Miro, Dofaat Al Qahera, El Zoga 18, Moodi Qeta Min Thahab, Hudood El Shar, Mamlaket El Ghagar, Ifraj Mashrot, W Ma Adraka Ma Omi, Al Dayrufeh.
Ramadan Series 2018: Tango, Layali Eugenie, Bel Hagm El Aelily, Khathet Min Omry W Ataet, Sheaa Min El Madi, Nouf, Maa Hessa Qalam, El Weseya, Awalem Khafeya, Tayea.
Wide Khaliji
Wide Khaliji is promoting Ramadan shows on its main carousel and on a second one called “Ramadan Ma’na”. Here is the content listed inside:
Zuqaq El Jinn, Saqata Sahwan, Noon Al Niswa, El-Bushia, Balagh Nehaey, Manzel 12, Kezbet April.
Do you know other Ramadan shows that are available on MENA-based streaming services? Answer this email and let The Streaming Lab community know.
That’s all for today, the TV series & shows celebrating Ramadan on local streaming services in MENA.
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