The second season of the 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' program achieved remarkable success, reinforcing its position as one of the most prominent cultural and popular shows. Aired on Dubai TV, part of the Dubai Media Corporation, the program offered the audience an exceptional interactive experience combining culture and challenge, while encouraging them to test their knowledge and acquire information across various fields. This aligns with the Dubai Media Corporation's mission to always be close to its viewers through meaningful media content.
The second season, hosted by Syrian actor Qusay Kholi, featured 33 contestants from different Arab nationalities who competed for a grand prize of one million dirhams in an atmosphere filled with enthusiasm, challenge, and a spirit of adventure.
In the season finale, Emirati actor Dr. Habib Ghallum, who successfully accumulated 125,000 dirhams, and Lebanese actor Wassim Bourdi, who won 32,000 dirhams, both donated their winnings to support the humanitarian projects of the Dar Al Ber Society.
Sarah Al Jarman, Head of Television and Radio Channels at the Dubai Media Corporation, emphasized the corporation's commitment to providing quality, purposeful programs that enrich viewers' knowledge and spread general culture through innovative methods. She stated: 'The 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' program reflects our corporation's efforts and its focus on attracting the best and most impactful programs, contributing to the enrichment of the local and Arab media landscape.'
She added: 'The program serves as an important cultural and educational platform that enables participants and community members to develop their intellectual abilities, fostering a love for learning, creative thinking, and a spirit of challenge and competition. It also embodies the corporation's goal of offering rich content that meets the audience's aspirations and helps establish Dubai's position as a leading center for content production and creation.'
Al Jarman praised the participation of Dr. Habib Ghallum and actor Wassim Bourdi, and their efforts to turn their winnings into a humanitarian initiative to support the projects carried out by the Dar Al Ber Society. She noted that this initiative reflects the authenticity of Arab society and its deeply rooted human values.
The second season, consisting of 15 episodes, was distinguished by its ability to motivate contestants to research and learn, and to test their general knowledge in various fields. The program's format is based on 15 questions covering a wide range of topics in history, science, literature, technology, and general culture. Contestants have four lifelines to help them get closer to the million, along with two safety nets at the fifth and tenth levels, allowing them to secure their winnings, which enhances their ability to make precise decisions and increases the suspense in the show's episodes.
• Dr. Habib Ghallum successfully collected 125,000 dirhams during his participation. • 33 contestants from various Arab nationalities participated in the second season.
