The popular kids show Iftah Ya Simsim which first aired back in 1979 is coming back on air for the first time since it stopped 25 years ago. But, the show that was originally produced and filmed in Kuwait is now instead being filmed in Abu Dhabi. We lost Iftah Ya Simsim to Abu Dhabi and that sucks. First episode is expected to air on Kuwait TV tomorrow (Friday, September 4th) at 5PM. [Link]
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I (heart) efta7 ya simsim.
still memorizing some songs
Its a combination work between GCC Countries through GCC Joint Program Production institution. Ofcourse Abu Dhabi have more Facilities but most of the video editing its getting done here in Kuwait.
Is it? Where are they editing it? The press release I got made no mention of Kuwait’s involvement in this whatsoever it was all about Abu Dhabi.
There main GCC JPPI Office Its in Kuwait, Beside City Center Salmiya front of fire station. We did the installation for their editing system. I dont know about the article but am sure about the combination and the editing. they took all the videos there in abu dhabi thats true. but the editing was mix between there and here. and mostly was here.
Dear Mark,
Good afternoon,
First let me introduce myself my name is nawaf and I am the technical Advisor of (Gccjppi) Gulf Cooperation Council joint Program Production information of Kuwait.
first, You more than Welcome to visit us in Gccjppi just tell us when so i can free some time for you plus get you the Gust ID so i can show you our Facility and the Building.
Also I just want to clear one thing, there is nothing like Abu Dhabi Bahrain etc..and Kuwait, we work as one entity. we call it GCCjppi we also visit each other on a weekly and monthly basis to discuss things about Iftah Ya Simsim and other programs.
– Don’t hesitate to contact me via email 🙂 have a good weekend
Thanks
oh hey that would be amazing, emailing u now 🙂
This = Child hood memories XD
Is this the Arabic version of Sesame Street?
Yes it is… A staple program for us kids to watch on KTV in the good ol days before Satellite TV. The best part was we had both English nd Arabic versions which was great
Now that’s what I call whipping up the cream! A D 1 Kwt 0
It is to be hoped that Kuwait comes out on top playing host to Master Chef Arabia.