Layali El-Helmeya (1987)
A sweeping saga spanning Egyptian history from the era of King Farouk to the early 21st century, Al Helmeya Nights centres on the bitter rivalry between the Al-Badri and Ghanem families in Cairo's Helmeya neighbourhood. Driven by revenge, ambition, and shifting power, the series — written by Osama Anwar Okasha with over 300 actors across six seasons — is widely considered one of the greatest achievements in Arab television drama.
- First Air Date: 1987-10-18
- Last Air Date: 2023-04-25
- Total Seasons: 6
- Total Episodes: 185
- Episode Runtime: 40 min.
- Network: Nile Drama
- Director: Ismail Abdel Hafez
- Creator: Osama Anwar Okasha
