Lebanese actress Nadine Nassib Njeim has officially confirmed that her highly anticipated seriesMomkenwill not appear in the Ramadan 2026 drama marathon, ending months of speculation about her long-awaited screen comeback. The announcement was made by producer Al-Sabah Company and Cedars Art Production, who stated that the work requires a longer production window to complete filming and post-production at the quality level the cast and audience expect.
The 30-episode drama, directed and co-starring Tunisian filmmaker Dhafer L Abidine, marks the first on-screen collaboration between the two regional stars and was widely promoted by MBC Shahid as one of the marquee titles of the season. According toSada Elbalad, the production team decided the schedule could not be compressed without sacrificing technical detail, and elected to push the premiere to a later 2026 window.
In a personal message to fans circulated across her social channels, Njeim said she was sorry to miss the Ramadan slot but framed the delay as a creative choice rather than a setback.Al Bawabaquoted her apology and her promise that the finished show would arrive after Ramadan as a complete and enjoyable work. The actress had previously been featured at the 2026 Joy Awards in Riyadh and is widely expected to lean into red-carpet appearances while filming wraps.
Industry tradeC21Mediahad earlier listed Momken among MBC and Cedars Art Production headline Ramadan titles, underlining how visible the pullout is for both broadcaster and producer. MBC Shahid is expected to fill the slot with other titles from its already-announced Ramadan lineup while Momken is repositioned for a post-Ramadan release.
For Njeim, who has built one of the largest fan bases in Arab drama through hits such asAl Hayba, the postponement temporarily delays her return to the marathon she dominated for several seasons, but preserves the production standards her audience has come to expect.