Team Pinoy Arabia (right to left): Mr. O., Summer, Julieciousa, Red, Erika, Maxxy, Gem, Buddy Jake, Kris, Mr. Ruba-Ruba and Denzil

KUWAIT CITY, Sept 14:  Pinoy Arabia ME, the leading and only Filipino online radio station and only Filipino social media platform duly licensed by the Kuwait Ministry of Information will mark its 11th anniversary celebration with the Barrio Fiesta 2025 showcasing the best of the Philippine culture and heritage on November 7, 2025 from 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm at the Grand Majestic Hotel in Kuwait City.

The annual Barrio Fiesta will have the Mobile Consular Services by the Philippine Embassy and the Migrant Workers Office in Kuwait from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm followed by the “Pinoy Arabia Talent Quest 2025" from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm.

One of the highlights of the anniversary celebration will be the “Pinoy Arabia Talent Quest 2025,” aimed at discovering fresh, talented Filipinos in Kuwait.

“One of the main thrusts of Pinoy Arabia is to provide a platform to discover and hone new talents, that’s why we are encouraging all Filipinos out there, including those of Filipino descent, to join the biggest talent competition. This year, we are opening it to visa 20 only to give them this one-of-a-kind opportunity. This is your time to shine,” stated Julieciousa, Pinoy Arabia Program Director. 

Pinoy Arabia Barrio Fiesta 2025 poster

Pinoy Arabia Talent Quest 2025 poster

The competition is open to holders of VISA 20 ONLY; talented Filipino individual or group of 10 members maximum; anyone of Filipino descent; with valid residence in Kuwait; with good moral standing and no police record. All talents are welcome (i.e., singing, dancing, arts, acting, etc.) except death-defying stunts, dangerous acts, obscene performances, and acts that go against the culture, tradition, and morals of Kuwait.

The first weekly audition will be held on September 26, 2025, and every Friday thereafter. The last day of the audition will be on October 24, 2025. All those who will pass the audition will join in the weekly elimination round in October and those who will make it to the elimination round will get to the grand finals on November 7, 2025. Those who are interested may text their name, talent description, and contact details to +96560089662 or email to [email protected]

The grand prize winner will get a KD1,000 cash prize and a round-trip ticket to Manila, while the first and second runners-up will get valuable prizes.

Meanwhile, a special event during the Barrio Fiesta will be held to promote breast cancer awareness from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in cooperation with the Kabayan Cancer Support Group.

Now in its 11th year, Pinoy Arabia ME continues to sizzle and conquer the airwaves with its new programs to inform and entertain its over half a million organic followers.

Pinoy Arabia ME, fully supported by the Philippine Embassy in Kuwait and Filipino community organizations, plays Filipino and English current and old hits with regular guests from the Philippine Embassy and other visiting Philippine government officials, as well as known personalities and dignitaries in Kuwait. It caters to Filipino community events and other vital announcements.

Pinoy Arabia has become one of the trusted sources of information among the Filipino community, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pinoy Arabia, with its team MaxxySantiago, Red, Kris, Erika, Julieciousa, Mark Neil, Denzil, Gem, Mr. O, Summer, Buddy Jake, and Mr. Ruba-Ruba, has carved its niche as a reliable source of information for Overseas Filipinos and a venue of pure entertainment.

Pinoy Arabia’s core value is public service at its finest – the heart that propels Pinoy Arabia ME to do what it does best.

By Michelle Fe Santiago