Iftah Ya Simsim
The show focused on Arab heritage, like the wedding rituals of countries in the region, and included Arab poems and songs. "Iftah Ya Simsim" premiered in Kuwait in September 1979, and was broadcast in all Arabic-speaking countries excluding Egypt. The show's opening consisted of a catchy tune that became beloved of its young viewers. As the song played, the opening footage showed children across the Arab world running past familiar landmarks like the Pyramids and playing in playgrounds and ancient alleyways before running into a white fort that had its gates open wide. The show's set consisted of an intricately traditional Arabian neighborhood called "Sharee Eshreen" (20th Street).
King Biba
Edward Yousif (1945 – November 27, 1995), mostly known by his stage name as King Biba, was an Assyrian singer and entertainer renowned for his vibrant voice and theatrical stage presence. His career spanned 30 years, starting from the early 1960s – making him one of the first prominent Assyrian singers to produce records and sing onstage, alongside Evin Agassi – up until the late 1980s. He innovated a new style of Assyrian music, which was a blend of keyboard instruments, guitars and drums.