JEDDAH, 1 November 2006 — MBC1 announced the launch of its brand new quiz show: Test the Nations. It is the most ambitious quiz show ever filmed in the region with a massive production involving 240 Arab contestants, a number of celebrities and a grand prize of $1 million.
Hosted by renowned MBC personality George Kordahi, the 15-episode show will premiere exclusively on MBC1 today at 18:30 GMT (21:30 KSA) and will continue each Wednesday in this timeslot.
Twelve Arab teams, each made up of 20 contestants, will represent their countries in a competition of intelligence, wit and nerves for the $1 million grand prize. The contest will test their knowledge and abilities in diverse categories ranging from general knowledge and IQ and logic to health, science and technology.
The show’s prize amount has been split in two parts, the first to be distributed among the winning team members while the remainder is to be invested in the development of the winning team’s country, as a donation to a worthwhile charitable cause. The team that achieves second place will share a prize of $100,000. Consolation prizes will also be awarded to the team that comes in third place.
“Five major Arab celebrities will participate in the show alongside different teams. The inclusion of actors, singers and presenters as part of a team will certainly add another level of excitement and thrill to the show,” said Abdalfatah El Masry, MBC’s Regional Production Head.
“The ongoing challenge of Test the Nations will create a competitive environment throughout the broadcast in anticipation of the finale and the grand prize.”