Women are making a strong comeback in Ramadan 2026…stars will snatch the starring role

Over the past years, the Ramadan drama scene has become diverse and strong, as female stars and artists topped the artistic scene and advanced to the front ranks with all strength and boldness, ending the era of men dominating the most powerful and influential roles.

This strength continues in Ramadan 2026, where the absolute female championships take the lead, and the stories told from the perspective of women, as the cameras revolve around them and the story begins with them and ends with them. In a dramatic season that appears strong and influential, the stars stole the spotlight by announcing the series expected to be shown in the upcoming Ramadan drama marathon.

The most prominent female leads in Ramadan 2026 drama:

Maggie Bou Ghosn.. “In the Forbidden” series:

Lebanese screen star, Maggie Bou Ghosn, announced her new Ramadan 2026 drama series, in which she presents a new dramatic work that focuses on profound humanitarian and social issues. It is the series “In the Forbidden,” which the audience is waiting for with great eagerness, after the success of its last series last Ramadan, which was titled “In Blood.”

The series “In the Forbidden” is produced by “Eagle Films” for her husband, producer Jamal Sinan, in addition to the writers: Shadi Kiwan and Fadi Hussein, and the director Philip Asmar. Maggie revealed, through a post on her accounts on social media platforms, saying: “(Forbidden) Ramadan 2026.. I can’t wait any longer. We set off…”

Mai Omar.. “Washing and Iron” series:

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In the Ramadan 2026 drama season, star Mai Omar continues to shine through her new series “Washing and Iron”, in which she experiences the experience of absolute heroism in a work consisting of only 15 episodes. This work comes after her great success in “Sh Ash”, which indicates her endeavor to maintain her position in the first row among drama stars.

The series is written by Muhammad Rajaei, directed by Muhammad Ali, and produced by Media Hub. Although the details of the story have not been fully revealed, the title of the work and its social context indicate a human story with dramatic depth, perhaps revolving around a working woman or a popular class, facing the pressures and challenges of daily life. Mai Omar receives a salary estimated at 50 million pounds for this role, which puts the series under the microscope of high expectations, as she is the highest paid in Ramadan 2026.

Dina El-Sherbiny.. “Two Other than Us” series:

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The star, Dina El-Sherbiny, will participate in the Ramadan 2026 season, through a new series, entitled “Two Other than Us,” after changing its name from “I Bear Witness, O Night.” The star, Aser Yassin, stars with her, in a work written by Rana Abu Al-Rish, and directed by Khaled Al-Halafawi. The series also consists of 15 episodes, which reflects the general trend this season towards short, fast-paced works. It combines a social character, and perhaps glimpses of romance or suspense, especially since the cooperation between Dina and Aser is one of the duos that the audience eagerly awaits.

Dina El-Sherbiny is known for her ability to present strong and psychologically complex female roles, and she usually prefers roles in which the woman appears as an active element in the events. Therefore, it is expected that the series will have a dramatic character with light touches, but it will be different from her previous works, such as “Kamil Al-Isdaam,” whose absence from this season was officially announced.

Nadine Nassib Njeim.. “Possible” series:

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After last year’s absence from television, the Lebanese star Nadine Nassib Njeim decided to return to the Ramadan race in 2026, with a new series entitled “Possible,” in which she co-stars with the Tunisian star Dhafer El Abidine, and has a distinct romantic, social, and dramatic character. The work team is scheduled to begin filming at the end of this month, to be one of the first Ramadan series to launch soon, making it the first. The launch of productions intended for showing in the upcoming Ramadan drama season.

Jumana Murad.. “Gray Cells” series:

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Star Jomana Murad returns to the Ramadan arena with a new series titled “Gray Cells”, in an absolute championship. It is written by Maryam Naoum, directed by Saad Hindawi, and produced by the “Albatross” company, owned by Kamel Abu Ali.

The exciting title of the drama series opens the door to expectations about a story that takes place in a gray space of the human psyche, or moral conflict. It is not unlikely that it will address complex social issues, or psychological dimensions of characters who are neither absolute good nor outright evil. Jomana is expected to start filming the work soon after the preparations are completed.

Pamela Al-Kik… the series “Lobby of Love”:

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Lebanese star Pamela Al-Kik will return as the female lead in the series “Lobby Al-Gharam”, opposite Syrian star Moatasem Al-Nahar, to present a dose of social comedy in Ramadan 2026, as the work is expected to contain a dose of romance, human elements, and daily situations in life, in which wit is used to present some social facts in an entertaining and balanced way. The series is considered the first official collaboration between Pamela Al-Kik and Moatasem Al-Nahar, which opens new horizons for duets in Arab drama. It is written by Menna Fawzi and Jimmy Bou Eid, directed by Joe Bou Eid, and produced by “Eagle Films.”

Cyrine Abdel Nour.. “High Waves”:

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A resounding return for star Cyrine Abdel Nour, who returns to the small screen after her latest series “Forgetting,” as she begins filming the series “A High Wave” soon in Dubai, opposite the Syrian star Mohamed Al-Ahmad. The series is scheduled to have 30 episodes, directed by Bassem Al-Salka, written by Moayad Al-Nabulsi, and produced by “Wise Production” by producer Majd Geagea. “Aali Wave” belongs to the category of social drama, which mixes action with romance, and tells the story of a woman who goes through harsh experiences that combine boldness and strength, at the center of her life.

Yasmine Abdel Aziz.. “And We Forget What Was” series:

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The star Yasmine Abdel Aziz is one of the most prominent Egyptian faces in the Ramadan drama, as Egyptian and Arab audiences have become accustomed to her presence on the Ramadan drama map, and in the next season, she will present the series “And We Forget What Was,” accompanied by the artist Karim Fahmy, in a new duet after achieving great success in the series “And We Meet Habib” in Ramadan 2025. The series “And Forget What Was,” written by Amr Mahmoud Yassin, and directed by Mohamed Al-Khabiri, is expected to achieve success. big, To complement the previous works of Yasmine and Karim.

Dora.. “Ali Clay” series:

Tunisian star, Dora, is preparing to return to Egyptian drama, in a new female lead opposite the artist Ahmed Al-Awadi in the series “Ali Clay”, which belongs to the category of popular dramas, after the success achieved by Al-Awadi in the series last Ramadan, “Fahd Al-Batal”.

Hend Sabry…a new series:

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Tunisian star Hend Sabry announced her return to the small screen, after an absence of 4 years, through a new drama series, directed by Hussein Al-Manbawi, who achieved previous successes with the Tunisian artist. Until now, the official details of the series have not been announced, but the producing company is currently conducting contracts with the actors participating in the series.

It is noteworthy that Hend Sabry’s last Ramadan work was the series “Counterattack,” which was shown in Ramadan 2021, starring: Ahmed Ezz, Hisham Selim, Salah Abdullah, Engy Al-Moqaddam, and Nidal Al-Shafi’i. It was written by Baher Dowidar, and directed by Ahmed Alaa El-Deeb.

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