Joe Show: Sisi's 'American style' prison, Lebanon's new government, and UAE-Israel love affair

In episodes 17 & 18 from the past two weeks, Joe Show mocks Egypt's new 'American-style' prison and overhyped human rights strategy, the anniversary of UAE-Israel normalisation, and Lebanon's hapless new government

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The New Arab Staff

03 October, 2021

Al-Araby TV, the home of the Joe Show, is part of the same family that includes al-Araby al-Jadeed newspaper and The New Arab. Stay tuned each week for a translated round-up of the funniest jibes on Joe Show and English-language subtitled clips from the show's most biting digs. This week's round up is chosen from episodes 17 and 18.

Sisi's redemption

Egypt, which holds thousands of political prisoners, has held a conference on human rights to launch a 5-year human rights strategy.. Critics - and comedians like Joe Show - are rightly sceptical. Subtitled clips below

Meanwhile, President Sisi announced the construction of an 'American-style' mega-prison complex, as if it's a good thing

UAE-Israel normalisation: Anniversary skit

A year after the 'Abraham Accords' normalising ties between some Arab states like the UAE and Israel, what has been achieved for the Arabs? That is, other than throwing Palestinians under the bus? Joe Show takes stock. The answer is less than zero by the way (Subtitled clip below)

Lebanon's new government: Got change?

Lebanon has a new government. It has a radical new plan to save the country's economy. Begging from other Arab countries, of course. (Subtitled clip below)