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The very first Middle East ComiCon strikes!
Over 18,000 people attended the inaugural ComiCon in Dubai this past weekend! I was excited to MC both days and our Improv Revolution troupe took the main stage to perform 2 improvisational comedy shows to rave reviews! Bravo to all involved and we look forward to next year!
Performing with Maz Jobrani!
Yo! I was humbled to be able to perform with the great Maz in 2 sold out shows on April 13th in Dubai! I am still overwhelmed by the positive feedback that came in and had a blast performing with Maz!
Dubomedy turns 4!
We all had a wonderful celebration as Dubomedy turned 4 years old on April Fool’s day! Aron Kader from The Axis of Evil was our main headliner this year and he lead a fantastic workshop prior to his performance. Mina and I performed with Aron alongside two Dubomedy graduates, Omar and Ray. This year’s Annual ‘Keepin It Real’ Awards went to Palestyle, Youth Theatre Works and The Pavilion.
Abu Dhabi International Comedy Festival
I had a great time co-producing as well as performing in the very first Comedy Festival in Abu Dhabi! We had Sheikhs in the house both nights, March 8-9, at the National Theater. International headliners included Ron Josol and Nemr Abou Nasser as Mina Liccione hosted both nights and our Dubomedy artists were opening acts. Over 1300 people came out to laugh!
Improv Revolution was SOLD OUT!
SO excited to announce that Improv Revolution’s “A Play on Words” was not only sold out but received a standing ovation and had royalty in the audience! The show was a HUGE success and we look forward to performing this show many more times to come!
'Stand Up Comedy Qatar' Show
I recently headlined a fantastic stand up comedy show in Doha alongside my wife Mina Liccione! The crowd was great and the laughs were contagious! I also performed at two major Doha corporate events while there to over 3,000 guests.
Lebanon
I recently headed to Lebanon with two of our Dubomedy graduates for a live Arabic TV shoot. While there I also headlined a public Stand Up Show at Club Monot! It rocked and I look forward to heading back to Beirut soon!
Splash Mob at Barasti
Well its finally out! What did you do last "Friday the 13th"? Well myself, Mina Liccione and about 45 other awesome people were up to no good at Brasati! Mina choreographed this and I directed it! Watch it, Love it, spread it and talk about it! Trust me, your friends will think you're so cool for talking about this!
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Named one of the most Influential Comedians
I am honored to announce that I was recently named one of “2011’s most influential comedians around the world” by Toastmasters Magazine International Edition.
Dubai Eye: Podcast
Me and my wife were recently heard on Dubai Eye’s “Lloyd and Lumber- Entertainment Show” to discuss what DIPAF had in store. Always a great time with those guys! Listen
Hollywood Legend Michael Winslow
December 2nd was a great day as it was the 40th anniversary of the UAE and I got to perform with a Hollywood legend! as part of DIPAF 2011
Ali travels to New York to perform
Ali travels to New York with Mina Liccione to perform comedy as part of the comeback dinner and ceremony of the prestigious sports award ‘The Hickok Belt’. Legendery athletes including ‘Bullet’ Bob Turley of the Yankees, Johnny Antonelli of the Giants, Meadowlark Lemon of the Harlem Globetrotters, Boxing Champions Carmen Basilio and George Chuvalo all attended to celebrate this historical rebirth! Mina and Ali were deeply honored to have been a part of this event and look forward to performing next year in the first Hickok Belt Awards Ceremony.
Ahlan's Best in Dubai
Al Sayed has been chosen as one of the Judges for 'Ahlan's Best in Dubai Awards'... Check it out!
STAND-UP FOR ARTHRITIS
Ali performs to support a cause... MORE INFO
AL COMEDI AIN
Ali kicked off the season with a bang in Al Ain with AL COMEDI AIN Show on Thurs, Sept 22. The crowd was packed and full of energy! The line up included Andre Reynold, Brent Jenkins, Omar Ismail, Ali Al Sayed as the headliner and hosted by Mina Liccione.
Cover of Hypersun
Ali was recently featured on the cover of Hypersun Magazine alongside his partner Mina Liccione.
On TV
Ali has been become the featured comedian of Abu Dhabi TV’s “The Beautiful Game”
The Hilarious Show
Ali has been added to one of 'The hottest 3 day Comedy Festival coming to Dubai with more than 10 international and local stand-up comedians, giving you the hilarious show dose this summer.'.
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UAE Rotana Comedy Tour
Rotana in collaboration with Dubomedy proudly present…. THE ROTANA COMEDY TOUR! Two months of non-stop laughs and 12 shows at rotating venues around the UAE from May 16-July 4, 2011. You can catch Ali headlining ‘Boys Night Out’. More Info
Stand Up Expat World Tour
Ali is excited to be performing as part of the Stand Up Expat World Tour in Abu Dhabi on June 9 & 11, Dubai on June 12 and Ras Al Khaimah on June 14. Not only will they be great shows but they are for a great cause! Proceeds benefit the United Nations’ ‘We Feed Back’ Campaign to help aid world hunger. For more info visit www.eastsidecomedy.net
Cadbury's 'Academy of Joy' Tour
Ali goes on a GCC tour this May and will be performing as a headliner in the Comedy Shows taking place around the region. As part of the tour he will also be conducting comedy workshops. Ali will also be searching for new talent as the presenter of OSN's new comedy talent search, at the same time. 'Cadbury & Dubomedy presents Academy of Joy' GCC Stand-up Comedy tour. MORE INFO
TANG! Ramadan Road Show
Ali joins the Ramadan Road Show in Jeddah, Kuwait City, Riyadh and Oman during the month of June! He’s excited to add some humor to this year’s events.
Palestine Children’s Relief Fund- Gala of Life Event
Ali performed his Stand Up Comedy set as part of the Gala of Life event in aid of the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund. It was a wonderful and memorable evening. View video
Dubai One’s TV Show “Twenty Something” appearance
Ali and Mina had a great time with Annah, Lubnah and DJ Bliss on the set of ‘Twenty Something’. The group filmed segments discussing ‘useless information’. Video clips will be posted soon!
Live on MBC!
Ali gets interviewed on MBC’s Morning Show. Check out the video clip!
Studio One TV Show appearance
Ali and Mina had a good laugh with the hosts of ‘Studio One’ as they attempted to teach them the basics of Improv! Check out the video clip!
Dubomedy's 3rd Birthday Bash
Ali takes the mic to perform at the Centrepoint Theatre, with international comic Dean Edwards from Saturday Night Live and Def Comedy Jam; along with the creator of 'Saudis in Audis' - Remy. MORE INFO.
Check out our last Mixtape Student Show by Dubomedy.
Ali makes it on the 'Ahlan Hot 100' 2010 list. Check out the article here http://www.ahlanlive.com/
