- STAND UP! YA ARAB! will bring together Arab stand-up talent for 30 episodes throughout Ramadan
- The series will air the First of Ramadan on OSN Yahala and OSN Comedy and stream exclusively on OSN+
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 14 February 2022: OSN, the region’s leading TV entertainment company for premium content, today announced the launch of an OSN Original Ramadan series, STAND UP! YA ARAB! which will air throughout the holy month on linear channels OSN Yahala and OSN Comedy, and stream exclusively on OSN+. Each episode will feature 30 minutes of stand-up comedy talent from all over the Arab world.
The series was created to become a platform for emerging Arab stand-up comedians and a showcase for Arab audiences to discover regional comedic talent. STAND UP! YA ARAB! will highlight 60 comedians from the Arab World, including Sheikha Al Khalidi, Mohamed Maher, Ammar Najjar, Stephanie Ghalbouni, Abdulla Al Ansari and Ghada Salah. Reflecting the rich cultural landscape of the Middle East and North Africa was an important factor when choosing the line-up for the program. As a result, the funny men and women chosen for the series hail from 12 countries, including the UAE, Kuwait, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Lebanon and Egypt.
Giving a diverse group of comedians a stage to bring authentic, personal, and relevant stories to an Arabic speaking audience, the talent for STAND UP! YA ARAB! was chosen through a rigorous selection process and brings a variety of dialects and narratives to a wide segment of regional viewers.
“With viewer-centricity at the heart of OSN, we are dedicated to producing impactful original content that exceeds expectations and resonates with our regional audience,” said Fiona Robertson, Acting Head of OSN Originals. “The series will showcase the amazing emerging talent from all over the region.”
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About OSN+
OSN+ is the region’s leading local premium streaming service, featuring an incredible line-up of exclusive global and local curated content. Led by its long-term partnerships with major studios including HBO, NBC Universal, Paramount+, Endeavor Content, MGM, and Sony, the platform ensures the latest content at the same time as the US, including critically acclaimed series and must-see movies, as well as world-class Arabic original content and OSN+ Originals.
OSN+ can be accessed through all your favourite devices, including major TV platforms, all iOS, and Android devices, and from the web. Find out more and stream now at www.osnplus.com
About OSN
OSN is the leading service for premium entertainment servicing the MENA region in 22 countries featuring exclusive and in-demand premium global and local hit tv series and films. OSN delivers content across multiple divisions: OSN+, OSNtv, and b2b offerings in every market. Home to the most compelling content from around the world, OSN spearheads premium content including Western, Arabic, Turkish and more across divisions, distinctively known for broadcasting the latest content on the same day as the US, including popular series, blockbuster movies, and the best in kids and lifestyle programming.
OSN’s ambition is to deliver entertainment everywhere for everyone, which is informed by the company’s three key pillars: A customer-first approach, unrivaled exclusive content, and unbeatable value. By seamlessly bringing together Global Network Partnerships, Studios, and Originals, along with reimagined Linear channels, OSN provides an ecosystem of entertainment.