A regional drama award is building momentum on Dubai TV and Sama Dubai TV in a race between the GCC, Egyptian, and Syrian drama, placing the audience as the crucial judge for the final round.

Viewers of Dubai TV and Sama Dubai, part of Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI), a pioneering media organisation and creative services group, are passionately following the entries for the grand Dubai Arab Drama Award (Dada) 2009.

Instituted at the onset of Ramadan this year on the directive of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dada 2009 will determine the series that has achieved the highest viewership levels and votes in the fiercely contested marathon.

The finest and most deserving drama series will receive a purse prize of $1 million.

The anticipation that the programmes have generated so far is unprecedented in the history of DMI.

In addition to spotlighting top theatrical talents and drama plots, the Dada 2009 will particularly draw attention to the profound depth and progress of the Emirati drama industry that ensures the development of emerging talent with the holistic support of media platforms such as DMI.

The series that are currently competing for top honours on Dubai TV are ‘Ajeeb Ghareeb’, ‘Ghashamsham’, ‘Haqqi Berqabti’, ‘Omr Al Shaqa’, ‘Zaman Al A’ar’, ‘Balqees’, ‘Khas Jeddan’, and ‘Jamr Al Ghada’. On Sama Dubai, the series competing are ‘Hadeel Al Layl’, ‘Al Jeeran’, ‘Hanna Wa Ranna’, and ‘Sawalef Taffash’.

With the Ramadan drawing to a close, the series have successfully brought viewers to the edge of their seats in weaving the respective stories to exciting turning points.

The viewers, who have been entrusted with a huge responsibility in adjudging the best drama series, are expected to make an evaluation based on their respective artistic awareness and patriotic fervour.

The result that will be announced in just a few days will ensure the most deserving series will reign supreme and walk away with the coveted recognition as the best Arab drama production for 2009. – TradeArabia News Service