Kuwait achieves big leap among Arabian channels

Actor Abdullah suffers knee injury

KUWAIT CITY, June 18: Assistant Undersecretary for Television Sector in the Information Ministry Majeed Al-Jazzaf said Kuwait has achieved a big leap among local and Arabian channels in the first week of Ramadan; owing to the directives of Information Minister Mohammad Al-Jabri, follow up by Undersecretary Tareq Al-Marzam, and cooperation of other assistant undersecretaries, reports Al-Jarida daily.

He pointed out the rate of advertisements increased after the first days of the month — up to KD 600,000.

He also refuted the rumor that the ministry intends to cancel the television program, “Black Ghashmara,” stressing this is baseless information. He then confirmed that the program is a huge success.

“We apologize for any abuses in the imitation. We respect all the people in and outside Kuwait,”

Majeed Al-Jazzaf

he added.

Meanwhile, actor Yacoub Abdullah revealed that he sustained a knee injury while playing his role in the first episode of the children’s show titled “Mamwana”, reports Al-Rai daily.

When the daily telephoned him to check on his health, he expressed gratitude and explained the circumstances that led to the

Yacoub Abdullah

injury.

However, he affirmed that he will continue to participate in the show.

It is worth mentioning that the show is written by Mariam Nasser, directed by Ali Al-Ali and stars Yacoub Abdullah, Hussein Al-Mahdi, Farah Al-Sarraf, Shahad Al-Kandari and Ali AlMousawi.