article author: Shyama Krishna Kumar Author: Fri, 2026-06-26 08: 21 DUBAI: Lebanese comedian John Achkar is still slightly stunned by what his latest milestone represents for stand-up in the Arab world. His hour-long Arabic stand-up special, “Aam Jarrib” — or “Tryin’” — which began streaming on MBC Shahid on May 27, is, according to a press release, the first full-length Arabic stand-up show to be performed at Paris’ famed L’Olympia concert hall. Main category: Lifestyle Entertainment Tags: John Achkar Tryin’
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