On set of Ramadan TV drama ‘Maa Qaid al-Tanfith’ - in pictures

The Ramadan special is the first to be made by Syria for Saudi television since 2011

Syrian actor Abbas Al-Nouri in a scene during filming of TV series ‘Maa Qaid al-Tanfith’. All photos: AFP

Syrian actors Yazan al-Khalil and Abbas al-Nurion on set in the Wadi Barada suburb of Damascus, a former battleground between rebels and government forces.

The series has been shot despite political rifts linked to Saudi Arabia's diplomatic standoff with the government in Damascus.

The programme’s director says the Arabic-language show is ‘the first social drama made entirely by Syrians to air on a Saudi-owned TV channel since 2011’.

Syrian actors Abbas al-Nuri (L) and Yazan al Kahlil prepare to play a scene for the Syrian Social series "Maa Qaid al-Tanfith" in Ashrafieh al-Wadi / in the Wadi Barada suburb of Damascus, a former battleground between rebels and government forces, on March 29, 2022. - According to director Self Elsbei, the Arabic-language show is "the first social drama made entirely by Syrians to air on a Saudi-owned TV channel since 2011," due to the political rifts linked to the kingdom's diplomatic standoff with the Damascus government. (Photo by LOUAI BESHARA / AFP)

Children pass the shell of a burnt-out car during filming of the Syrian Social series 'Maa Qaid al-Tanfith'.

Thumbs up on set.

Abbas Al-Nouri (L) discusses the nuances of a scene with director Seifeddin Sebaieon.

On set in Ashrafieh al-Wadi.

(L-R) Syrian actors Muhammad Qanu and Yamen al-Hajali sit with producer Ahmed al-Sheikh during filming.

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