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DUBAI: Regional podcast network Finyal Media has launched a new drama series, “The 40 Thieves.”
The original production is a sequel to the famous “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves,” featuring a new story and characters.
The 15-episode series is available exclusively on Deezer throughout the month of Ramadan after which it will be rolled out on other podcast platforms. New episodes are released every other day in the lead-up to Eid.
The contemporary take on the folk tale features a new female protagonist, Shaden, in a conscious effort to add a modern twist to traditional stories in the Arab world by highlighting strong and independent women.