<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Syrian drama is a strong presence during the Ramadan season, and the start of filming for the highly anticipated series "Al-Nuwailati" has been announced for Ramadan 2026. This series is once again considered a historical drama based on a true story that happened in real life, so everyone is eager to learn more about it. We'll now review all the details for you.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">The Al-Nuwailati series and its fantasy atmosphere inspired by Damascene history</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> This highly anticipated drama is part of the Levantine fantasy genre, blending social drama with the story of the Noel family. It focuses on the Noel profession and the conflict over the leadership of the Kar.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The series, part of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbisiali.com/news/article/list-of-egyptian-and-gulf-ramadan-2026-series-predictions">the Ramadan 2026 series,</a> is inspired by history and is set to chronicle a historical event, the sectarian riots of Damascus in 1860 AD. However, it will feature a completely hypothetical dramatic plot.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Series story: The lives of the sheikhs of the Kara and the silk loom craft in ancient Damascus.</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Arab eyes are currently turning to the story of the series "Al-Nawilati," which will revolve around the silk weaving profession and the conflict between the sheikhdom of Al-Kar within the city of Damascus.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The series is also set to combine drama and fantasy, drawing on realistic references and recounting the sectarian conflict in Damascus.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Cast: Samer Al-Masry joins the cast as a replacement for Bassem Yakhour, along with a host of Syrian drama stars.</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Everyone is wondering about the cast of the series, especially after Samer Al-Masry appeared in the picture to replace Basem Yakhour, so we will present the cast through the following:</p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbisiali.com/news/article/samer-al-masry-respect-the-modesty-of-art-criticisms-of-syrian-drama">Samir Al-Masry</a> .</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Fadi Subaih.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Fayez Qazaq.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Mohammed Haddaki.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Nadine Tahseen Beyk.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Ibrahim Sheikh Ibrahim.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Black Ramez.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Supervisor leader.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Hussein Abbas.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Ghazwane Al-Safadi.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Jamal Al-Ali.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Wael Zidane.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Governor's secretariat.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Alaa Qasim. </li></ul><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1080/1220;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/6d1ac92b-777b-4ccb-9ff5-6f78235464c3.jpg" alt="Al-Nuwailati series" ></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Ramadan 2026 screening schedule and filming start date</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Filming for the series began on October 8, 2025, in Damascus, Syria, and it is expected to air during <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbisiali.com/news/article/list-of-egyptian-and-gulf-ramadan-2026-series-predictions">Ramadan 2026</a> .</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Production and Direction: Golden Line Company, Written by Othman Jahha, Directed by Yazan Sharbatji, Supervised by Rasha Sharbatji</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Media reports indicated that the series is being produced by Golden Line, written by Othman Haji, and directed by Yazan Sharbatji.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> All of this will be under the general supervision of Rasha Sharbatji, who returns once again to the forefront of historical works, during a treatment that simulates ancient Damascus.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The production company released a promotional clip for the series from the filming location, describing it as an exciting journey through time between silk and myths.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">The series was filmed in the old neighborhoods of Damascus to create a realistic and authentic atmosphere.</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Filming for the Ramadan 2026 series "Al-Nuwailati" began a few days ago in a number of old Damascus neighborhoods, as it tells a historical story and a true incident that occurred years ago.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Director Rasha Sharbatji shared behind-the-scenes photos from the first day of filming on her Facebook page, saying, "Congratulations to my brother, director Yazan, writer Othman Juha, and the production company for starting filming on their upcoming drama."</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Challenges and developments in the series' events and political and social implications</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The challenges facing the series lie in its ability to portray the image of ancient Damascus, given its historical nature, and the presence of many social and political connotations, including the following:</p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Social connotations</span></h3><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The work highlights the loom profession in the old city of Damascus, including silkworm breeding and silk production.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> It focuses more on the local tendency of the kar in the city of Damascus, while offering a new vision of the lives of the kar sheikhs.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> This work also marks Rasha Sharbatji's return to historical and fantasy works, highlighting the collaboration between well-known actors, including Bassem Yakhour and Dima Kandalaft.</li></ul><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Political implications</span></h3><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> This work represents a remarkable artistic phenomenon by bringing together actors with previous political orientations, for example the artist Samer Al-Masry.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> This rapprochement can be interpreted as a symbolic message about the possibility of working to unite Syrian artists, regardless of their political differences.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> This collaboration contributes significantly to highlighting some of the symbolic dimensions related to the convergence of political positions among members of society, and this is done indirectly through art.</li></ul><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Audience and critics' expectations of the work and its importance in the Ramadan season</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Al-Nuwailati represents a prominent environmental work based on some historical references to the profession of the nuwail in the Levant, which gives the series a documentary dimension. Therefore, the work is expected to be among the most prominent dramas during the upcoming season.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Its importance during the Ramadan season lies in its combination of suspense, comedy, and fantasy, and its aim to present a new dramatic vision documenting the lives of the elders of the Kara, in addition to its inclusion of a select group of Syrian drama stars.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> With this, we have provided all the details related to the Al-Nuwailati Ramadan 2026 series, which is one of the most anticipated works in Syria specifically and the Arab world in general.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p>