Al Sultana to premiere on OSN Ya Hala HD

Al Sultana, one of Saudi Arabia’s largest drama productions, is set to make its premiere on OSN Ya Hala HD on September 21, 2013. Featuring some of the Gulf’s most famous acting talent, including Ibrahim Al Harbi, Ahmed Saleh, Amira Mohamed, and Badr Al Zidane, among others, Al Sultana is being billed as one of the most powerful Saudi Arabian productions to date.

The series marks the first time a Saudi woman has been cast as a lead character in a primetime television show. The show tells the story of Sultana, played by Leila Salman, and her life as a woman beyond the norms, executing and delegating tasks that are dangerous and illegal.

Despite her power and professional obligations as a leader in the underworld, Sultana also depicts a hidden side – her role as a mother, and a woman with feelings and emotions, and loyalty towards her family. The show was filmed in several European and Arab cities, including Paris, Italy, Dubai, and Beirut.

On playing Sultana, Leila Salman said: “I had to put in a lot of effort and thought to ensure that I showcased the essence of this character to perfection. I am delighted to showcase my work through OSN, a network whose shows I have followed each year. I hope viewers enjoy our performance on OSN Ya Hala HD.”

Khulud abu Homos, SVP Programming at OSN added: “As promised, OSN Ya Hala HD will be the home of Gulf and Saudi dramas. The premiere of Al Sultana is one of 10 gulf dramas that will be showcased first on OSN Ya Hala HD together with box sets of full seasons on OSN On Demand’

OSN’s Ya Hala HD showcases some of the Arab world’s critically acclaimed Khaleeji and Arab shows, underlining its commitment to provide exclusive, premium and fresh content for Arab viewers.

Al Sultana will premiere exclusively on OSN Ya Hala HD on September 21, five days a week, from Saturday to Wednesday, at 20:00 KSA. Viewers can also catch the excitement of Al Sultana, anytime, anywhere, on OSN Play – the region’s first online viewing platform.