Saudi TV, also known as KSA 1, is a Saudi Arabian television channel offering entertainment and news in a manner reflecting the country’s cultural values. Headquartered in the city of Riyadh and available in the Arabic language, this free satellite station delivers programmes focused on global political, economic and cultural issues, while also devoting much of its airtime to the practice of the Islamic religion. It provides broadcasts of prayer services, clerical teachings and religious ceremonies for the faithful wherever they may be around the world.

Notable among other things for being the very first TV channel launched in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Saudi TV is wholly owned by the state. Despite the importance it attaches to religion, it is also a general entertainment channel aimed at a broad general public. To this end, it airs drama series, cultural shows and religious programmes as well as newscasts. But true to its Islamic heritage, it also broadcasts prayers from Mecca every day totally live.

Available nationwide across Saudi Arabia, Saudi TV can also seen free of charge in other territories such as Europe, the United States and the rest of the Arab world through the Hot Bird satellite network. The entirety of programmes broadcast on Saudi TV are in Arabic, which explains why the channel has been so well received by the Arab community living both in Saudi Arabia and across the globe.

SBC Channel (قناة أس بي سي) is a satellite television channel owned and operated by Saudi Broadcasting Authority (SBA), a governmental entity of Saudi Arabia. It features TV programming of entertainment, culture, sports, and religion.
This channel can be received in the all Middle East and North Africa region, through the Eutelsat/Nilesat 7°W satellite, and viewers can receive it for free.

Al Ekhbariya (الإخبارية) is an Arabic news and current affairs satellite TV channel based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Launched on 11 January 2004, its aim according to its director was to present “a new image of the Gulf Arab state” to the wider region and the world. After the hiring of several Saudi women, its first bulletin was read by the kingdom’s first female news presenter. Correspondents are based across the Middle East, Europe and America to provide coverage of news stories from around the world.

This channel can be received in the all Middle East and North Africa region, through the Eutelsat/Nilesat 7°W satellite, and viewers can receive it for free.

MBC 1 is the number one for family entertainment in the region. With a strong commitment to local programming, MBC1 hosts the top news service in the region as well as soap operas and hit reality TV shows. Of those shows, Arab Idol, maintains one of the highest rated shows and continues to garner massive media attention around the world. Other prime time productions on MBC1 include Kalam Nawaem (weekly women’s talk show), Sada Al Malaeb (daily sports show), Green Apple (health show), Style (fashion show) and Al Thamina (a news show that tackles sensitive topics in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia).
MBC 1 was launched in 1991 as the first independent Pan Arab channel. As the first free-to-air private satellite channel, MBC 1 quickly became trusted and respected go-to resource for all Arabs worldwide thanks to its fresh and contemporary entertainment programming.
MBC 1 can be received in the all Middle East and North Africa region, through the Nilesat/Eutelsat 7W satellite, and viewers can receive it for free.

MBC Masr launched on November 9th, 2012. The channel provides Egyptian viewers with refined entrainment, which targets their diverse concerns and tastes through a careful selection of programs, dramas, series, movies and documentaries.
MBC Masr can be received in the all Middle East and North Africa region, through the Nilesat/Eutelsat 7W satellite, and viewers can receive it for free.

Broadcast in Arabic from the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi TV Europe is a general Arab television channel that offers diverse programs for the whole family. Its schedule of programmes features an equal amount of news and cultural coverage. A blend of game shows, news, films, television series, entertainment shows, scientific discoveries, cooking programmes, documentaries and world travel, Abu Dhabi TV Europe broadcasts a comprehensive network of programmes on a daily basis. The channel’s talk-shows are very popular among the Arab viewers, with discussions between hosts and guests reaching out to all households. The televised news broadcasts recount the daily headlines and are presented by renowned journalists. The entertainment shows are family friendly and vary between drama series and films, to variety shows and televised plays with something to suit all ages. The programmes devoted to sport are presented by sports journalists who are experts in the field. They commentate on matches, relay back results and offer their analyses to viewers. Along with 54 million households, thanks to the Hotbird satellite, you can watch Abu Dhabi TV Europe from Europe, Asia Minor, North Africa, the Middle East and the whole of the Mediterranean basin. This general channel broadcasts in Arabic 24 hours a day 7 days a week meaning that you can enjoy it all year long.

Under the slogan ‘Al Bayt Mitwahid,’ Al Emarat TV serves as the United Arab Emirates state channel, through a wide variety of programs that appeal to viewers of all ages in the UAE and GCC region.

Al Emarat encourages family enrichment and the development of national talents in the media industry. In addition, Al Emarat focuses on promoting the Emirati national identity in order to ensure the actual application of the national concept within the diverse and multi-ethnic Emirati community. This is achieved through fostering a sense of national identity and preserving the Emirati cultural heritage for coming generations, which is clearly reflected through the channel’s various social and economic development, government and environmental affairs programs.

The channel works in line with the UAE media strategy, adapting with the future trends and the development process in the UAE to achieve UAE’s Vision 2021, Mars 2117, Abu Dhabi 2030 Plan and UAE Centennial 2071.

Rotana Khalijia (الخليجية) The channel was originally launched initially as a musical channel broadcasting mainly music from the Persian Gulf region. Later on Rotana Khalijia became a general viewing channel airing films, television series and lifestyle programming. “Khalij” translates to “Gulf” in Arabic – the Arabian Gulf in this context. As the name implies, Rotana Khalijia targets the Gulf audience, and in particular, the Saudi viewers. Over the years its continuously innovative programming and consistently intriguing shows that tackles interests and affairs of GCC viewers, Rotana Khalijia remains a general favorite to many viewers.
Rotana Khalejia can be received in the all Middle East and North Africa region, through the Nilesat/Eutelsat 7W satellite, and viewers can receive it for free.

Rotana Cinema is a free to air satellite television channel that is owned by Rotana Group network. It was launched in 2005, and broadcasts exclusively old and contemporary films in Arabic.
Rotana Cinema has the largest and richest Arabic movie library in the world; this channel broadcasts premium production films ranging from golden oldies to the latest blockbusters that have never been broadcast on TV, making it the first channel to use the direct -to-TV method by fast forwarding the period between a movie’s premier in theaters and the TV premier.
Since 2005, Rotana Cinema has established itself as the Arab family’s very own cinema at home and is set to continue solidifying that position through its 1000+ films not yet seen on TV and its exclusive premiers. The channel airs more than 35 premier movies per year directly from the cinema to the television.
Rotana Cinema can be received in the all Middle East and North Africa region, through the Nilesat/Eutelsat 7W satellite, and viewers can receive it for free.

Rotana Cinema Masr is a free to air satellite television channel that is owned by Rotana Group network. It was launched in 2005, and broadcasts exclusively old and contemporary films in Arabic.
Rotana Cinema has the largest and richest Arabic movie library in the world; this channel broadcasts premium production films ranging from golden oldies to the latest blockbusters that have never been broadcast on TV, making it the first channel to use the direct -to-TV method by fast forwarding the period between a movie’s premier in theaters and the TV premier.
Since 2005, Rotana Cinema has established itself as the Arab family’s very own cinema at home and is set to continue solidifying that position through its 1000+ films not yet seen on TV and its exclusive premiers. The channel airs more than 35 premier movies per year directly from the cinema to the television.
Rotana Cinema can be received in the all Middle East and North Africa region, through the Nilesat/Eutelsat 7W satellite, and viewers can receive it for free.

Une chaîne saoudienne de premier plan appartenant au groupe Rotana et basée à Dubaï. Les pièces de théâtre de Rotana présentent des collections inégalées de séries dans de nombreux pays tels que l’Égypte, le Liban, le Golfe Arabe et la Turquie.

Rotana Drama peut-être reçue dans toute l’Afrique du Nord ainsi qu’au Moyen Orient grâce au satellite 7/8° Nilesat/Eutelsat.
Les téléspectateurs peuvent profiter de l’ensemble des programmes de cette chaîne gratuitement.

If you’re looking for a channel that broadcasts current affairs, news and information programmes in Arabic, then Sky News Arabia is the answer for you. The channel is broadcast from Abu Dhabi in the UAE and features a full schedule of programming that explores a range of topical, political and economic issues, with a central focus on the Arab world. Programmes include social documentaries, sport reports, political debate shows, magazine shows and many other current affairs and information programmes as well as frequent news reports. Sky New Arabia broadcasts a diverse programme schedule, helping you stay abreast of all the latest talking points from the United Arab Emirates and the larger Arab World. If you don’t have time to watch TV during the day or the week then you can take advantage of the Sky News Arabia scheduling policy, which means programmes are repeated regularly in the evening and at weekends, making it easier for you to track you favourite shows. Whether you’re studying abroad and want to stay connected with the news from the Arab World or you’re working away from home, the full and varied current affairs schedule of Sky News Arabia will help you stay in touch. With Sky News Arabia there’s no need to listen to dubbed translations or read subtitles as all programmes are in Arabic. You can watch Sky News Arabic as part of your Hot Bird TV package.

A leader in around the clock news, this international news channel from the BBC targets the Arab general public in North Africa, the Middle East and the Gulf states. Since 2008, BBC Arabic has broadcast its programmes non-stop; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Along with the success of the BBC Arabic radio station which began broadcasting programmes in 1938, this British television channel offers a network of programmes focusing on providing viewers with quality news. Live news broadcasts are combined with the best of documentaries from the BBC’s English counterpart. BBC Arabic aims to safeguard the reputation of the BBC, which is built on the basis of objectivity and impartiality. Today, the BBC Arabic television service works together with radio and website editors to produce coverage relating to major international and regional issues. Such coverage is shown in the form of programmes and debates. BBC Arabic is known for addressing topics and questions that other television channels ignore. It reports the latest regional and worldwide news on a daily basis, and headlines are broadcast hourly and every 15 minutes, with a complete summary of the news every 30 minutes. The BBC Arabic team is sourced from the 250 professional BBC journalists based around the world. Among them are star presenters Rania Al Alattar and Fida Bassil, as well as Tony El-Khoury and Dalia Mohamed.

RT Arabic, or Rusiya Al-Yawm, is a Russian non-stop news television channel broadcast in the Arabic language. Founded in 2007, RT Arabic is the sister company of the international English language channel, Russia Today. The channel targets the Arabic speaking population of the world and offers a Russian perspective on global news and current affairs. The channel broadcasts from Moscow in Russia and it is owned by the Ria Novosti agency. It hosts interviews with celebrities from all fields as well as debates covering political and social issues. It also broadcasts reports on cultural life in Russia and in prominent cities worldwide. The editorial team on the channel is made up of experienced journalists, both from Russia and from the Arab world. Arab countries include: Algeria, Jordan, Egypt, Oman, Iraq, Yemen, Mauritania, Lebanon Morocco, Syria, Sudan, Palestine and Tunisia. RT Arabic sends teams of these correspondents throughout the Arab world. Among the well known programmes on the channel is ‘Panorama’, a weekly debate where a variety of subjects are addressed from different, sometimes controversial, points of view. Another popular programme is ‘Persona’, which features unusual personalities in the world of politics, culture or elsewhere, in their places of work or at home. The channel also offers a 3 minute press review 4 times a day. These reviews present interesting articles to Arabic speaking viewers from the Russian and international press. It pays particular attention to Russian-Arab relations.

Al Jazeera Documentary channel belongs to the Al Jazeera Media Network, with all broadcasts in Arabic. Al Jazeera Documentary channel launched in 2007. The channel is dedicated to broadcasting documentaries in Arabic, covering subjects such as politics, history, travel, science and art. The channel’s ethos is to disseminate the Arab cultural heritage to a wider audience, adding to the development of culture and bringing a new, fresh perspective to viewers on some of the subjects covered. The channel provides a full schedule of programmes and live streaming. Around 15 percent of documentaries broadcast by the Al Jazeera Documentary channel are produced in house, with the rest provided by Arab and international producers. The vast majority of documentaries broadcast are produced to extremely high standards and contain a good deal of analysis. Some of the documentaries are also broadcast on Al Jazeera Arabic and the channel aims to raise viewer interest by providing new information that’s of interest, while raising awareness and contributing to technical knowledge. The cultural sensitivities of Arab viewers are respected in full by Al Jazeera Documentary Channel, with programmes serving a recreational purpose but aiming to ensure cultural identity and heritage issues are respected fully. Al Jazeera Documentary was a ground breaking channel of this nature when it first launched and has retained popularity.

Launched in July 2009, the free-to-air Nat Geo Abu Dhabi invites viewers in the Middle East to re-think the way they see television – and the world – through smart, innovative programming in the Arabic language. The world’s first free-to-air National Geographic Channel is dedicated to understanding and protecting the world, with its worldwide reputation of producing credible and authentic content that fits different viewers’ interests. Its programming is smart, factual entertainment weighted in favour of popular science, technology, natural history, archaeology and natural mysteries.
Nat Geo Abu Dhabi can be received in the all Middle East and North Africa region, through the Nilesat/Eutelsat 7W satellite, and viewers can receive it for free.

An entertainment Indian channel that aims to connect India with the Arab world through showcasing the top Indian shows and series along with Arabic series.

This channel can be received in the all Middle East and North Africa region, through the Eutelsat/Nilesat 7°W satellite, and viewers can receive it for free.

Zee Aflam (Arabic: زي افلآم) is an India-based satellite television channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises based in Dubai, UAE, which broadcasts Hindi Movies in Hindi with Arabic Subtitles. It also shows the movies dubbed in Arabic. It is the most famous channel in the Middle East. The channel showcases all kinds of movie genre from romance, comedy, action, drama any many more. Zee Aflam is trying its best to showcase all movies in Arabic version.
Zee Aflam can be received in the all Middle East and North Africa region, through the Nilesat/Eutelsat 7W satellite, and viewers can receive it for free.

An Arabic unique TV network that mixes between covering the hottest news in the region and the entertaining TV shows that target mainly youth and women. Its headquarters is Dubai and was founded in 2006.

This channel can be received in the all Middle East and North Africa region, through the Eutelsat/Nilesat 7°W satellite, and viewers can receive it for free.

Dubai One is Dubai Govts English language channel that caters to the Arabs/Non Arab audience in the UAE and Arab world. Mix of locally produced content + intl
Television channel that caters to viewers who enjoy English entertainment. Watch blockbuster movies, lifestyle programming and award-winning dramas here.
The channel provides top international entertainment content besides live English coverage of UAE’s main happenings and English news reports. The channel addresses the needs of Expat community in the region to be informed and entertained.
Dubai One can be received in the all Middle East and North Africa region, through the Nilesat/Eutelsat 7W satellite, and viewers can receive it for free.

The Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International (Arabic: المؤسسة اللبنانية للإرسال انترناسيونال‎‎), widely known as LBCI, is a private television station in Lebanon. LBCI was founded in 1992.
The channel is dedicated to the best entertainment shows and Arabic and dubbed series.
LBC Sat can be received in the all Middle East and North Africa region, through the Nilesat/Eutelsat 7W satellite, and viewers can receive it for free.

CBC is an Egyptian TV channel that began broadcasting from Cairo on July 2, 2011.
CBC is aimed at raising awareness and discussing the views of all segments of Egyptian society, thus playing an effective role in confronting the challenges of the post-revolutionary period.
CBC can be received in the all Middle East and North Africa region, through the Nilesat/Eutelsat 7W satellite, and viewers can receive it for free.

Abu Dhabi Sports 2, an Abu Dhabi Media channel , is one of the most watched sport channels in the Arab world due to its wide range of programs covering many world-class championships and competitions streamed on its four-channel network and digital platforms. It also employs many prominent Arab sport media figures.

The channel is characterized by its innovative and high-quality coverage of a number of international sport competitions and events, following the highest media standards. It also provides live streaming of its various programs on its website and ADSPORTS application which is available on both Apple Store and Google Play, official social media pages, IPTV service and its first application for Apple TV.

The channel plays a pivotal role in promoting local sport events and championships, including the Arab Gulf League and UAE President’s Cup, in addition to many other important local and international championships.

This channel can be received in the all Middle East and North Africa region, through the Eutelsat/Nilesat 7°W satellite, and viewers can receive it for free.

Based in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Yas TV is a satellite channel showing for free a selection of highlights from the various sports channels owned by Abu Dhabi Media group. Formerly the Abu Dhabi Sports Extra channel, it was not until 2015 that it assumed its current name. It offers a rich programme of prestigious national sports such as horse and camel racing, sailing and falconry.

Yas TV provides coverage of the full range of equestrian competitions in the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf, whether that be racing, show jumping or traditional Arabian events. Meanwhile, considerable air time is also given to many other famous championships around the world. In addition, this free satellite channel has contributed to the renewal of popular national sports such as falconry, which are part of the UAE’s distinctive cultural heritage, by offering exclusive reports and live broadcasts from local events.

International boat racing is another important focus of attention, with regular bulletins on a roster of water sports at local and international level. At the same time, viewers can enjoy the equestrian endurance races for which Yas TV is known throughout in the world, with live broadcasts of championships and competitions in cross country events. With authentic Arabian pastimes such as camel racing also given a high profile, Yas TV is committed to devoting a large portion of its schedules to covering sporting fixtures in Abu Dhabi and other Gulf countries.