Image Nation, one of the region’s leading media and entertainment companies, has announced the cast for its upcoming legal drama Justice (Qalb Al Adalah).

Emirati actors Fatima Al Taei, a star of Iftah Yah SimSim, and Mansoor Al Feeli (Zinzana) have been cast in the leading roles. They are joined by a host of actors from the region, including Emriati television star Abdualla Bin Haider, Syrian actress Neven Madi (Seashadow), Lebanese media personality Carlos Azar (Al Layla El Akhira), and Saudi star Khaled Al Buraiki (Nas w Nas), with a series of all-star cameos, including Lebanese singing sensation Nicole Saba

The Arabic-language show follows a young Emirati lawyer embarking on a career as she struggles to step out of the shadows of her father, a top lawyer in the UAE. The show focuses on the young woman’s relationship with her family and the cases she takes on in court.

“I am happy to be a part of this great production. My character ‘Farah’ is an incredible character to play. She is a great role model and it’s fantastic to see strong female Emiratis depicted on television.” said Fatima. “This show is testament to how far the UAE has come, not only in the media industry, but the country as a whole.”

The series, comprising of 20 one-hour episodes, has begun filming in Abu Dhabi, where production will continue until early next year. The legal drama is the biggest TV series ever set and filmed in the UAE and has created significant opportunities for the region, with more than 70 production crew members working on the project, 200 actors, and around 1000 extras.

Justice was developed by Image Nation’s long-term partner Walter Parkes and Emmy award-winning writer Billy Finkelstein (Law & Order, NYPD Blue). Up-and-coming filmmaker Ahmed Khaled is directing, with MENA-based Beelink Productions managing the show’s production. Emmy-nominated Executive Producer Marc Lorber (Beyond Borders) is overseeing the project for Image Nation.