Data Bank

At a glance

Data Bank, is a 1984 Egyptian series, and starring Omar Al Khatib. running for 8 seasons.

Overview

Data Bank is a Saudi Arabic cultural quiz show that aired on Saudi Television during the 1980s, hosted by prominent Jordanian broadcaster Omar Al-Khatib. Six contestants compete on stage before a live audience, buzzing in to answer general knowledge questions across a range of cultural topics. Correct answers increase a contestant's score while wrong ones decrease it, and the player with the highest total at the end wins. The program combined education and entertainment in a format that captivated Saudi and Arab viewers throughout the decade.

Tags