Series synopsis
Indigenous, also known as صحاب الأرض is a drama television series that premiered on MBC Shahid on February 18, 2026. It ended on March 3, 2026. It was created by Ammar Sabry. It stars Menna Shalabi, Eyad Nassar, Adam Bakri and Tara Abboud.
Set against the backdrop of Israel's genocide on Gaza in October 2023, an Egyptian doctor named Salma volunteers with a relief convoy and crosses paths with a Palestinian man desperately searching for his nephew under the rubble. As they fight alongside each other for survival, a deep human bond forms — turning love and hope into acts of resistance. Inspired by real events and testimonies.
Premise
Set against the backdrop of Israel's genocide on Gaza in October 2023, an Egyptian doctor named Salma volunteers with a relief convoy and crosses paths with a Palestinian man desperately searching for his nephew under the rubble. As they fight alongside each other for survival, a deep human bond forms — turning love and hope into acts of resistance. Inspired by real events and testimonies.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Menna Shalabi as Salma
- Eyad Nassar as Nasser
- Adam Bakri as Majd
- Tara Abboud as Karma
- Kamel El Basha as Ibrahim
- Essam Elsakka
- Sarah Yousef
- Kira Yaghnam
Supporting cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 15 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 15 | February 18, 2026 | March 3, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | February 18, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | February 19, 2026 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | February 20, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MBC Shahid |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 18, 2026 |
| Last aired | March 3, 2026 |
| Runtime | 40 minutes |
| Status | ended |