Ramadan 2026 TV Series: The Complete List and the Most Prominent Gulf Productions
With the Arab world's biggest drama season approaching, all eyes are on the Ramadan 2026 series , which promise a qualitative leap in the entertainment industry, driven by fierce competition between major production companies and digital platforms. The Ramadan season is no longer just a showcase of traditional works; it has become an arena for displaying massive production capabilities. This year, a unique blend of 1980s nostalgia, complex psychological dramas, and historical epics that document the region's roots takes center stage.
The Female Game of Thrones: Huda Hussein and Elham Ali
This year, the Gulf region is witnessing what can only be described as a fierce artistic battle between three major female stars. The doyenne of Gulf drama, Huda Hussein, to the forefront with the series "Al-Ghamida" (The Blindfold), which will air on MBC and the Shahid platform. This time, Huda Hussein is banking on a complex psychological performance as a blind mother in the 1970s, in a tragic plot that exposes the cruelty of children exploiting their mother's disability. The series also stars Abdulrahman Al-Aql and Fatima Al-Safi.
In contrast, Saudi star Elham Ali a new balance to the dramatic equation, entering the competition strongly with the second season of the series "Al-A'sha Street 2." This work capitalizes on the overwhelming popular success of the first season, delving deeply into the details of Saudi society in the old neighborhoods of Riyadh between the 1970s and 1980s, chronicling the social transformations of the "Abu Ibrahim" family and their partner in success, Khaled Saqr.
The competition would not be complete without the star Elham Al-Fadala , who boldly enters the eighties era through the series “Ghalat Banat,” presenting a different female perspective on social conflicts and psychological pressures within the Gulf family, with the participation of the artist Jamal Al-Radhan.
Comedy and youth: between renewal and continuity
On the comedy front, the season is witnessing a remarkable development in the career paths of young stars. Star Ibrahim Al-Hajjaj farewell to bachelorhood in the second season of "A Married Man's Diary," portraying the satirical ironies and daily challenges of married life. Meanwhile, "Shabab Al-Bomb 14" continues to solidify its position as one of the longest-running and most influential comedy series among young people, with Faisal Al-Essa and his colleagues continuing to critique social phenomena in their direct style, relatable to the language of the new generation.
History and Literature: Massive Productions that Document Identity
The 2026 Ramadan season reflects a growing interest in historical documentation, with the Saudi epic "Kahilan" standing out as one of the largest productions, taking viewers back to the Najd desert in 1700 AD and depicting the power struggles and tribal conflicts. Actress Zahra Arafat also revives old Kuwaiti heritage in the series "Umm Raja." From the realm of literature, imagination transforms into visual reality in the series "Janayat Hubb" (The Crime of Love), inspired by the tale of "Sinbad the Blind," bringing together Haya Abdul Salam and Yaqoub Abdullah in a mystery drama set in the 1980s.
Egyptian presence: romance and mystery
In the Arab world, Egyptian drama maintains its appeal, with the series "We Forget What Was" starring Yasmine Abdel Aziz and Karim Fahmy in a romantic drama that explores class differences. Meanwhile, Asser Yassin and Dina El Sherbiny embark on an intense dramatic experience in the series "Two Others," and Mustafa Shaaban appears in a completely new role in the series "Darsh," which relies on psychological mystery and amnesia.
This rich diversity in Ramadan 2026 series that the Arab viewer is in for a substantial dramatic feast, reflecting the development of the industry and its ability to touch reality at times, and escape to the magic of the past at other times.
