‘Come Dine with Me’ casting call now open in UAE

OSN, in collaboration with ITV Studios Middle East, is now accepting applications by UAE residents to take part in “Yalla Neta’asha,” the Arabic version of the widely loved British reality TV show “Come Dine with Me.” (Screenshot)
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Updated 02 July 2020
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‘Come Dine with Me’ casting call now open in UAE

  • Following the same format as the UK, every week each contestant will attempt to host the perfect evening for three strangers in their home

DUBAI: OSN, in collaboration with ITV Studios Middle East, is now accepting applications by UAE residents to take part in “Yalla Neta’asha,” the Arabic version of the widely loved British reality TV show “Come Dine with Me.”

Applicants can apply until July 17 by sending their name, address and mobile number to [email protected] for the unique opportunity to be part of the legendary show and win a valuable prize. To be eligible, applicants must be over 23 years of age and reside in the UAE.

Following the same format as the UK, every week each contestant will attempt to host the perfect evening for three strangers in their home, with the other guests rating the evening out of 10.

Each host will cook a starter dish, a main course and a dessert, followed by a grading session by the three guests of their hosting skills and the overall experience.

Each contestant believes that they are the ultimate host, but at the end of the week only one can be crowned the best host and walk away with a valuable prize.

Combining elements of authenticity, witty humor and fascinating guests makes the show one of the most relatable series to everyone.

The 45-episode series of “Yalla Neta’asha” will be live on OSN and the OSN streaming app weekly from Sunday to Thursday this autumn.


Saudi GEA, MBC Egypt sign strategic media production deal

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Saudi GEA, MBC Egypt sign strategic media production deal

  • Deal covers a range of variety and sports programs alongside several drama series
  • nnouncement came during a visit by General Entertainment Authority chief Turki Alalshikh to pursue further strategic partnerships

LONDON: Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority has signed a joint production agreement with MBC Egypt to create high-quality content for Egyptian audiences.

The deal, signed in Cairo under the patronage of GEA Chairman Turki Alalshikh, covers a range of variety and sports programs alongside several drama series, aiming to diversify MBC Egypt’s lineup and bolster regional media ties.

The announcement came during Alalshikh’s visit to Egypt to pursue further strategic partnerships.

Earlier this week, he met newly appointed Culture Minister Jehan Zaki at the ministry’s Zamalek headquarters to explore expanded collaboration in cinema, theater, music and cultural programming.

The two sides discussed deepening ties in line with the longstanding Riyadh-Cairo relationship, including a major cultural project planned for Egypt’s North Coast — currently under study — which Alalshikh described as a significant upcoming initiative.

Alalshikh also revealed plans for a structured program to bring Cairo Opera House artists to Saudi Arabia regularly as part of a broader cultural exchange.

He cited “strong coordination” between the countries and said more initiatives would be unveiled soon.