Keywords: Television


Television: Al Aoula’s numeral choice sparks viewer curiosity

A recent broadcast detail on Al Aoula caught viewers’ attention: the Hijri year appeared on screen using Eastern numerals instead of the number style commonly used in Morocco. This unexpected graphic choice quickly sparked curiosity and discussion among audiences. In Moroccan media, so-called......

National channels dominate Moroccan audiences on first day of Ramadan

The first day of Ramadan 2026 confirmed the central role of Morocco’s national TV channels in the country’s audiovisual landscape. During prime time, 2M and the SNRT channels together captured 70.4% of the audience share, slightly up from 70% in 2025, reflecting the strong public attachment......

Moroccan TV channels air 105 ads on first day of Ramadan

Morocco’s national television channels marked the start of Ramadan with an unusually heavy advertising load, broadcasting 105 commercials on the first day alone, highlighting fierce competition among brands during one of the year’s most watched periods. According to exclusive data obtained......

Israeli producer Dana Eden found dead in Athens

Israeli television producer Dana Eden, known for her work on the acclaimed drama series Tehran, was found dead in her hotel room in central Athens, Greek authorities confirmed on Monday. She was 52. According to a police spokesperson, preliminary findings indicate that the circumstances point toward......

Iranian TV director fired after on-air anti-Khamenei slip

Iran’s state television announced the dismissal of a regional channel director after a journalist inadvertently uttered an anti–Supreme Leader slogan on air, which he later described as a “slip of the tongue.” The incident occurred during Wednesday’s coverage of the 47th......

Al Aoula unveils its Ramadan 2026 programming lineup

Moroccan public broadcaster Al Aoula has unveiled its special programming schedule for Ramadan 2026, offering a diverse lineup that blends drama, comedy, documentaries, entertainment and religious content. The grid has been designed to meet the expectations of a wide audience, reflecting different age......

Ramadan 2026 programming grid: 2M puts Moroccan production in the spotlight

As the holy month approaches, Moroccan television channel 2M has unveiled its programming lineup for Ramadan 2026. Remaining true to its identity as a general-interest and family-oriented broadcaster, the channel is offering a diverse schedule largely dominated by national productions, with the ambition......

Mirna El Mohandes dies at 39 after long battle with colon cancer

Mirna El Mohandes, the Egyptian actress whose gentle screen presence and romantic roles left a lasting mark on television and cinema, died on August 5, 2015, after a prolonged struggle with colon cancer. She was 39. Born on May 3, 1976, in Cairo, her life and career unfolded alongside decades of chronic......

Christina Ricci to star in series adaptation of The Astrology House

Actress Christina Ricci has been cast in the lead role of The Astrology House, a new drama series adapted from the suspense novel by Carinn Jade. The project marks another high-profile television role for Ricci following her recent successes in Yellowjackets and Wednesday. The story centers on a group......