New Saudi version of the American show ‘The Office’ (Al Maktab)

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An Arabic adaptation of the hit cult comedy series "The Office" is on its way.

After signing an agreement with the BBC, Dubai-based MBC Studios is preparing to shoot the series for Saudi Arabia under the name "Al Maktab," which, following in its predecessors' footsteps, means "The Office" in Arabic.

The BAFTA and Golden Globe-winning British comedy series will be shot in 20 episodes – with a new spin. The Arabic adaptation will take place in a courier service.

Egyptian director Hisham Fathi will direct the series, in which Saleh Abuamrh will portray the character of boss Malik al-Tuwaifi.

The cast also includes Fahad Albutairi, Nawaf Alshobaili, Saad Aziz, Adhwa Fahad, Razan Mansur, Reem Busati and Hisham Hawsawi.

The widely popular series "The Office," created by Ricky Gervais and Stephan Merchant and started in 2001, has been adapted over the years in many countries such as the United States, France, Germany, Canada, Israel, India and recently Poland. The Arabic spinoff will be the 12th version of the series.

Set in an ordinary but extraordinarily funny office, the general focus of each version is on a power-hungry boss, employees with quirky personalities, the humdrum of the 9-5 daily grind and office life, the most indispensable element of the modern world.

The glue of the plot is the boss, who is often rude, cheesy, annoying, racist, sexist and often considered an overall outcast by his employees, but at the same time, he also manages to make them laugh and offers an indispensable shoulder to lean on.

'Al Maktab': Saudi Arabian adaptation of 'The Office' in the works

An Arabic adaptation of the hit cult comedy series 'The Office' is on its way.After signing an agreement with the BBC, Dubai-based MBC Studios is...

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[kazamama]

Lol is that short skinny guy suppose to be Jim? They couldn't find someone else?!!!

 

[Periplus]

Another example of Saudi Arabia exporting extremism but supporting moderation at home.

 

[Sheikh Google]

Another example of Saudi Arabia exporting extremism but supporting moderation at home.

I welcome your recent hatred for the ayrabs specifically the gulf wecels.

 

[Geedi Ladane]

 

[TekNiKo]

I thought acting was haram according to Wahabbis another incident of absolute hypocrisy from the Ayrabs

 

[GemState]

i don't know why you all are shocked, the only reason KSA went Wahhabi was due to the a armed takeover of the Grand Mosque in Mecca in 1979 that put a halt to the Westernization of Saudi society.

In all the GCC, Saudis were always the most open to liberalization, if the Mosque Seizure doesn't happen, I shit you not KSA would be like Tunisia

 

[Haragwafi]

The cringe

 

[Magan95]

These Saudi's have singlehandedly destroyed the muslim world including Somalia with their exported Wahhabism/extremism but now are modernizing before our very eyes.

 

[Haragwafi]

Another example of Saudi Arabia exporting extremism but supporting moderation at home.

I thought acting was haram according to Wahabbis another incident of absolute hypocrisy from the Ayrabs

Both of you are some idiots you like to make that stupid claim everytime some Saudis do something that's contradictory to the conservative values preached by the ulema that is somehow approved by the clerics you call "Wahabi" I can do the same thing with Sufi nations like Turkey with its red light district in Istanbul and other fasuuq that's done in that country and Say hey look that's what Sufi Ashar'ia want to bring to the ummah but no I don't do that or blame everyone of what small group of people did.

 

[Basra]

Am not watching that crap.



Wait



Who is that hot black woman who exposed half of her hair?

 

[TekNiKo]

Both of you are some idiots you like to make that stupid claim everytime some Saudis do something that's contradictory to the conservative values preached by the ulema that is somehow approved by the clerics you call "Wahabi" I can do the same thing with Sufi nations like Turkey with its red light district in Istanbul and other fasuuq that's done in that country and Say hey look that's what Sufi Ashar'ia want to bring to the ummah but no I don't do that or blame everyone of what small group of people did.

Where are these so called Righteous Uluma why dont they speak up or are they scholars for dollars??

Imam Rafi recorded that Abu Hurairah (ra) reported that Muhammad (saw) said, “One of the most hated creation to Allah is the scholar who keeps visiting the government and the people who work in the streets (i.e. smaller departments).”

Abu Hurairah (ra) reported that Muhammad (saw) said, “The most hated Qarees (Quran Reciters) to Allah are those who visit the rulers.” [Ibn Majah] Abu Hurairah (ra) reported that Muhammad (saw) said, “If you see a scholar mixing with a ruler regularly be aware that this man is a thief.” [Daylami Musnad Firdows]

 

[Haragwafi]

Imam Rafi recorded that Abu Hurairah (ra) reported that Muhammad (saw) said, “One of the most hated creation to Allah is the scholar who keeps visiting the government and the people who work in the streets (i.e. smaller departments).”

Abu Hurairah (ra) reported that Muhammad (saw) said, “The most hated Qarees (Quran Reciters) to Allah are those who visit the rulers.” [Ibn Majah] Abu Hurairah (ra) reported that Muhammad (saw) said, “If you see a scholar mixing with a ruler regularly be aware that this man is a thief.” [Daylami Musnad Firdows]

Don't copy paste from sites that agree with your views since those hadith you posted aren't authentic with weak chains. We only two Sahih books Sahih Muslim and Bukhari.

Where are these so called Righteous Uluma why dont they speak up or are they scholars for dollars??

Why do you care since you don't like salafis that much??

I can ask the similar Question to you why is your Azhar institution silent about the sale or production and the availability of alcohol drinks in the country and the belly dance clubs??

 

[Badboy4life]

Humiliating

 

[TekNiKo]

Don't copy paste from sites that agree with your views since those hadith you posted aren't authentic with weak chains. We only two Sahih books Sahih Muslim and Bukhari.


Why do you care since you don't like salafis that much??

I can ask the similar Question to you why is your Azhar institution silent about the sale or production and the availability of alcohol drinks in the country and the belly dance clubs??

Egyptian govt doesnt claim to be a Holy Custodian of the Two Mosques nor do they claim to implement the shariica

So another false comparison

 

[Badboy4life]

Egyptian govt doesnt claim to be a Holy Custodian of the Two Mosques nor do they claim to implement the shariica

So another false comparison

"This murderer doesn't claim to be a law abiding citizen nor does he claim to be a good person, therefore he is free of blame"

Do you realize how stupid that sounds?

 

[Qahwe]

Don't copy paste from sites that agree with your views since those hadith you posted aren't authentic with weak chains. We only two Sahih books Sahih Muslim and Bukhari.


Why do you care since you don't like salafis that much??

I can ask the similar Question to you why is your Azhar institution silent about the sale or production and the availability of alcohol drinks in the country and the belly dance clubs??

Why are you poking your nose into another country’s business? Talk about your own country.

 

[Haragwafi]

Egyptian govt doesnt claim to be a Holy Custodian of the Two Mosques nor do they claim to implement the shariica

So another false comparison

Again I ask you this question Why do you care since you don't like salafis that much??

Your whole talking point or view is only about how much you just hate or dislike what Allah has commanded for us and if you don't like it you're free to do what you like

 

[Haragwafi]

Why are you poking your nose into another country’s business? Talk about your own country.

Tell that to your weird friend making fun of the the deen

 

[Deleted L]

Where are these so called Righteous Uluma why dont they speak up or are they scholars for dollars??

Imam Rafi recorded that Abu Hurairah (ra) reported that Muhammad (saw) said, “One of the most hated creation to Allah is the scholar who keeps visiting the government and the people who work in the streets (i.e. smaller departments).”

Abu Hurairah (ra) reported that Muhammad (saw) said, “The most hated Qarees (Quran Reciters) to Allah are those who visit the rulers.” [Ibn Majah] Abu Hurairah (ra) reported that Muhammad (saw) said, “If you see a scholar mixing with a ruler regularly be aware that this man is a thief.” [Daylami Musnad Firdows]

Expecting scholars in the Kingdom to speak out is like expecting someone to sign their death wish and put their families at risk as well.