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The "Mawlana" series

February 10th, 2026 - 11:42 GMT

Sally Shakkour

Ramadan's surprise: Muna Wassef to perform 'Mawlana' series theme song

ALBAWABA - In a surprising twist for the Ramadan 2026 drama season, Syrian actress Muna Wassef will sing the theme song for the Syrian series "Mawlana". Not only will she perform the theme song of the Ramadan series, but Wassef is also co-starring along with Taim Hassan, Nour Ali, and Fares Al-Helou. The "Mawlana" series is written by Lubna Haddad and directed by Samer Al-Barkawi. The director posted the series' ...

Moulin Rouge the musical to play at the Cairo Opera House. (Milleetunparis.com)

September 7th, 2015 - 04:00 GMT

J'adore le 'Moulin Rouge'! Famous musical to play at Cairo's Opera House

Matisyahu was all about the music on stage in Jerusalem. (Facebook)

September 6th, 2015 - 08:42 GMT

It's ONLY about the music at Matisyahu's Jerusalem concert!

Sherine Abdel Wahab is back on The Voice Arabia and is unhappy with George Wassouf's comments about singers sitting on talent competitions' judging panels. (Facebook)

September 6th, 2015 - 01:29 GMT

Sherine Abdel Wahab hits back at George Wassouf: "I'm entitled to be a judge on The Voice Arabia"

Scholars slam Iranian movie on Prophet Muhammad. (Thegospelcoalition.org)

September 6th, 2015 - 10:52 GMT

Saudi furious over Iranian film about Prophet Muhammad

Arabic Sesame Street returns to Arabic TV after a 25-year hiatus, but with restraints. (Muppet.wikia.com)

September 6th, 2015 - 09:06 GMT

Welcome back, Muppets! Arabic Sesame Street premieres after 25-year absence

Saudi nominates three films to participate in the 'Sciacca Film Festival.' (Vimeo)

September 6th, 2015 - 08:36 GMT

Italy to screen 3 Saudi films at the 'Sciacca Film Festival'

The X Factor boss, 55, donated £10,000 to the Syrian Refugee Crisis Appeal after being moved by media reports of the mass flight from terror. (Esctoday.com)

September 6th, 2015 - 08:05 GMT

Simon Cowell would be 'humbled' to meet Syrian Aylan Kurdi’s heartbroken father

The ancient city of Luxor will hold its first fashion festival in December. (Girltweetsworld.com)

September 6th, 2015 - 07:29 GMT

Luxor gets stylish with its first international fashion festival

Vorderman is planning a round the world flight but fears her low flying craft will be easy pickings for guns. (Travel.aol.co.uk)

September 3rd, 2015 - 04:32 GMT

British TV host Carol Vorderman fears being shot down flying over the Middle East!

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September 3rd, 2015 - 12:12 GMT

Nicki Minaj & her bae Meek Mill take Dubai!

Jason Derulo to perform at Dubai Music Week 2015. (Foxx Feed)

September 3rd, 2015 - 07:57 GMT

Jason Derulo is gonna 'wiggle wiggle wiggle' at Dubai Music Week in Sep!

Singer Nadia Mostafa says 'kitschy' stuff must go; singer Mostafa Kamel agrees but questions how the rule will be implemented. (Listenarabic.com)

September 3rd, 2015 - 07:18 GMT

Egypt wants singers to 'cover up' on stage!