Bethlehem – Ma'an Network was scheduled to air the second episode of its popular quiz show "Stars" on Friday evening.

The series, an EU-funded competition among Palestinian students, was to be joined by Birzeit University and Arab American University in Jenin.

"Stars" begins at 7:50pm local time on Palestine satellite channel and Ma'an's partner networks:

Al-Amal TV in Hebron, Bethlehem TV, Al-Quds TV in Ramallah, Amwaj in Ramallah, Watan in Ramallah, Nablus TV, Qalqilia TV, As-Salam TV in Tulkarem and Frah TV in Jenin.

Nine Palestinian universities across the West Bank and Gaza Strip are competing to demonstrate which team has the greatest knowledge of the EU, with topics spanning culture, art, politics and economics.

Presented by veteran television host Huda Kaddoumi, "Stars" is filmed in front of a live audience of the participants' peers, who also take part in the show. Viewers are encouraged to answer questions by text or over the phone on EU culture, arts, sports, economy and politics.

Nine of 12 universities approached by Ma'an signed on, sending 45 students to compete.