Anas Bukhash, Hala Kazim partner with OSN to launch original series this Ramadan

The duo will discuss a range of topics, including grief, creating boundaries and making connections, while offering a glimpse into their personal relationship. (Supplied)
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Updated 23 March 2023
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Anas Bukhash, Hala Kazim partner with OSN to launch original series this Ramadan

  • Five-episode series takes viewers through a conversational journey between mother and son

LONDON: Emirati entrepreneur and host of “#ABtalks” Anas Bukhash and his mother, Hala Kazim, have partnered with OSN to launch an exclusive original series, the platform announced on Tuesday.

The show, titled “A Sit Down with Anas and Hala,” will air on OSN+ throughout Ramadan, starting on March 24.

“Our focus at OSN remains to provide our audience with premium, must-see content, and it’s partnerships like this that enable us to be able to deliver on this promise,” said Fiona Robertson, acting head of OSN Original.

“We can’t wait for fans to go on this personal journey with Anas and Hala, and witness this special series with the two well-loved regional talents.”

In the five-episode series, mother and son take viewers on a conversational journey that explores relationships in today’s world.

“My son is my friend, and when we discuss matters deeply, there are always incredible outcomes,” said Kazim.

The duo will discuss a range of topics, including grief, creating boundaries and making connections, while offering a glimpse into their personal relationship.

“There’s nobody I enjoy speaking to more and sharing my opinion with more than my mother,” Bukhash said.

“In this series, you’ll get to hear our views and opinions shedding light on important topics that we all feel, but somehow overlook.”


Saudi Media Forum expects large rollout of speakers, panels ahead of 5th edition

The fifth edition of the Saudi Media Forum due to kick off in early February is expected to attract more than 300 participants.
Updated 11 January 2026
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Saudi Media Forum expects large rollout of speakers, panels ahead of 5th edition

  • More than 300 participants expected to discuss issues, challenges facing sector 
  • Leading platform for media exchange will explore ways to keep pace with a rapidly changing world 

RIYADH: The fifth edition of the Saudi Media Forum due to kick off in early February is expected to attract more than 300 participants across hundreds of panels. 

The forum aims to explore the future of media in a rapidly transforming world, reflecting the dynamic cultural and developmental landscape of the Saudi Arabia. 

High-level editors, reporters, and speakers include Karen Elliott House, former executive editor of The Wall Street Journal; Julie Pace, executive editor and senior vice president of the Associated Press; and Ben Smith, co-founder and editor-in-chief of the global news platform Semafor. 

The forum is a leading Saudi platform for media exchange and cooperation, fostering capacity building, stimulating innovation, and building bridges of communication locally and globally. 

The fifth edition reaffirms the forum’s status as a pivotal event in the year of media transformation, bringing together the most prominent media figures to discuss the issues and challenges facing the sector, and ways to keep pace with a rapidly changing world. 

The forum includes the Future of Media Exhibition, which will bring together government entities and private companies, both local and international, under one roof. Exhibitor pavilions will showcase the latest products and contributions in media, radio, and television. These pavilions, alongside the dedicated presentation platform, provide an opportunity for participants to share their innovations and specialized services with visitors. 

The exhibition’s main stage will offer comprehensive insights into the media sector through panel discussions, dialogues, and workshops featuring local and international speakers, while also providing opportunities for signing cooperation agreements and partnerships.