El beit beitak
television program

El Beit Beitak ({Variously spelled El Beet Beetak, El bait baitak, or El bet betak) البيت ييتك, Egyptian Arabic for Feel at home, is a talk show on Egyptian television that features writers, entertainers and politicians.
History
El Beit Beitak (literally "the home is your home") first aired in October 2004 during Ramadan on Channel 1. It moved to Channel 2 and the Egyptian Satellite Channel. It is hosted by Mahmoud Saad, Tamer Amin and Khairy Ramadan. Its popularity influenced Egyptian public opinion. It primarily deals with current affairs, including politics, sports, art, gossip, business, and even fund raising.
Presenter Mahmoud Saad was a journalist on Sabah el Khair. This gave him firsthand knowledge of the Egyptian art and media industry. This knowledge, coupled with his personality and humanitarian sketches are key to the program's success. His limited English language skills were compensated with Amin's fluent English.
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