Saudi Broadcasting Authority launches Arabic version of The 1% Club on SBC

The Saudi Broadcasting Authority has announced it has secured the rights to produce the first Arabic edition of the global game show "The 1% Club," following an agreement with BBC Studios. The Arabic version, titled "Tahaadi 1%" (1% Challenge), will air on SBC channel, with registration now open for those wishing to compete for a cash prize of up to 250,000 riyals (SAR).

The show is one of the world’s most popular intelligence-based competitions, having originated in the United Kingdom before expanding to 15 international markets, including the United States, Australia, France, Germany, and Spain. Italy and Sweden have also recently joined the list of countries broadcasting their own versions of the program.

A new approach to game shows

"Tahaadi 1%" offers a unique experience based on logical thinking, keen observation, analysis, and deduction, rather than traditional general knowledge questions. Each episode features 100 contestants who face a series of increasingly difficult questions, culminating in a final question that only 1% of a test sample managed to answer correctly.

The program allows participants to showcase their mental skills and compete for the cash prize, while viewers at home can test their abilities and compare their answers with those of the contestants, all in a suspenseful and competitive atmosphere.

Registration and participation

The Saudi Broadcasting Authority has invited all interested individuals aged 18 and above to register via the online link https://form.typeform.com/to/L17R5OJk before the registration deadline on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.