Hay el Matar

The Arabic radio drama about daily life in Syria

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  65Negotiating Nidal

  

  Rached may be willing to do anything for his cousin, but the data exchange idea doesn’t seem to be working and he is no longer sure what to do.
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  64Azzam as a last resort

  

  Nidal is disappointed and betrayed by everyone around him. Something needs to change in his life, but would Azzam be the change he is looking for?
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  63Mutual Misuse of Guilt

  

  Hadeel future is at stake. She is faced with unbearably difficult choices to make, while her loved ones are fighting each other instead of fighting for her.
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  62Nidal & The Checkpoint

  

  Nidal has had enough. He gets insulted in front of the girl he likes, in addition to all previous insults.
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  61Wajd’s Pregnancy

  

  Wajd discovers she’s pregnant from her Turkish boyfriend, Akin, but her decision is already made.
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  60Archi’s Back

  

  Archi’s restaurant is opening again, and everyone is excited. And when the night heats up, every person has someone on their mind.

Hay El Matar is an authentic radio drama serial depicting everyday life in a fictional suburb in the Syrian capital. From Hadeel, displaced from the north and trying to start a new life, to Arshi, struggling to hang onto the restaurant business she’s always dreamt of. From Assaf, wielding power at the checkpoint, to Rashid, in hiding and fearing for his life; from the increase of aubergine prices announced by Ghali, to finding a shelter for the newcomers, this neighbourhood with its many stories leaves you always wanting more as Hay El Matar delves into all aspects of life in Syria today.