Season 2 of the show is officially set to premiere across the region on beIN Media Group’s OTT platform, TOD, on Wednesday, November 20.

ONE will also hold a special red-carpet premiere and panel discussion on Monday, November 18, at the 2024 Ayjal Film Festival, which will be hosted by Doha Film Institute in Qatar. The event will feature “Apprentice” star Chatri Sityodtong, ONE Chairman and CEO, and it will be moderated by social media personality Khalifa Al Haroon, also known as “Mr. Q.”

“I am always thrilled to return to Qatar, and this time, I’ll be in town for the official launch of the second season of our critically acclaimed reality series,” Sityodtong said.

“Our first season was a tremendous success, and this second season is even more dramatic and entertaining. It was an honor to work with Media City Qatar and remarkable Qatari brands such as Qatar Airways, Ooredoo, and Katara Hospitality. Fans in Qatar and the entire MENA region will love what this season of ‘The Apprentice’ has to offer.”

Significant parts of Season 2, which was co-produced by Media City Qatar, were filmed at iconic locations in the country, including the Raffles Hotel in Doha, Souq Waqif, and Zekreet.

The season also boasts more drama than Season 1, along with more intense boardroom challenges and physical trials, as 10 candidates compete for the grand prize of a one-year, US$250,000 job offer to work at ONE’s headquarters in Singapore under Sityodtong.

Beyond a reality television show, “The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition” represents a continuation of ONE’s commitment to developing its presence in Qatar and the MENA region. The show’s format has been tailored to local audiences, featuring the best elements of Qatari culture and promoting Qatari values.

“This is the toughest ‘Apprentice’ in history, and it wasn’t easy for the 10 candidates. But each showed the resilience, resourcefulness, and resolve that is characteristic of Qatari culture, and I am excited for fans in Qatar to finally get to watch the show,” Sityodtong added.

“Shoutout to the Doha Film Institute for inviting us to participate in this year’s Ajyal Film Festival. I can’t wait to see everyone there.”

ONE also brought a fight card to the country this past March, hosting ONE 166: Qatar live at the Lusail Sports Arena. The event was a massive success and marked a new era for the promotion.

A second event in Qatar is rumored to be in the works, as ONE seeks to establish the country as a hub for its brand in the MENA region.