On ‘Nashwa’ this week is a candid discussion about the conflicts between women and their mothers-in-law and the reasons why a tense relationship is generated between them in most cases. Nashwa Al Ruwaini sits down with a host of women from both sides of the spectrum, speaking of their positive or negative relationships with their mothers-in-law.
‘Nashwa’ is aired on Dubai TV every Monday at 22:30 and repeated every Saturday at 18:00.
A professor who was encouraged by her mother-in-law in her scientific ambition and success in work tells of the positive side of having a ‘second mother.’ Another woman was able to form a friendship with her mother-in-law, to the extent that they shared secrets her son himself did not know about.
On the negative side of the spectrum is a woman who was deprived by her mother-in-law from attending her father's funeral, and was divorced because of her. Another woman was threatened by her mother-in-law continuously that her son would marry another woman, even though he had no desire to do that.
The show also highlights an interesting experience in which the husband kept his wife separated from his mother, seeing each other only two days a year: Eid El-Adha and Eid El-Fitr. Special guest Dr. Seliman El-Sanea, a social and legal consultant, explains the traditional conflict phenomenon between women and their mothers-in-law, especially in the Gulf area.
The show concludes with the International Self-Acceptance Association, who refuse racist criticism and sarcasm of any person who is different in length or weight or colour.
About Nashwa:
‘Nashwa’ is a weekly, self-titled televised talk show broadcast on Dubai TV and presented and produced by Nashwa Al Ruwaini herself. The aim of the show is to journey through different social issues surrounding the Arab world and its people, discussing the current problems and issues faced by people all over the region.
The show tackles some of the most taboo and hidden aspects of today’s society and Nashwa has become a mother and sister for women, men and children all over the Arab world by pushing boundaries back and giving the people their platform to speak.
Each week, Nashwa invites a host of guests to talk about their experiences in all manner of subjects in order to break down barriers and encourage communication in order to find solutions.
The show is a result of cooperation between Dubai TV and Pyramedia, Nashwa’s own production company, which has grown to become one of the largest production companies in the region. The ‘Nashwa’ show has been running weekly on Dubai TV since May 2006.
Nashwa has been voted best female presenter for five consecutive years from 1998-2002 by various Arab newspapers and magazines and most recently has won the prestigious Feigenbaum Leadership Award and was awarded the Gold prize at the Tenth Gulf Radio and Television Production Festival held in Bahrain for her show ‘Nashwa’. She was also nominated for ‘Best Entertainer’ at the 2008 Rose D’Or Awards in Switzerland.
