MBC

"When MBC was launched in 1991, it broke the mould of Arab television by being true to reflecting Arab society, and through its openness to the world, MBC has played a major role in responsibly defining Arab modernism."  Sheikh Waleed Bin Ibrahim Al Brahim Chairman/CEO

The Arab world is made up of 18 counties in 3 regions: North Africa (Mauritania, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, and Sudan), the Gulf States (Yemen, Oman, and kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Iraq, The United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain) and the Levant (Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine and Syria).
Its home to one of the world's most rapidly growing youth populations: 52% of the Arab population is aged under 21. Population across the region is growing by 3%+per year.
There will be 400 million Arabs by 2010.
GDP Growth, driven by increased oil revenue, reforms and privatization and growing interdependence sits at around 5%+per year
Market potential is phenomenal.

MBC is a unique media brand in a unique market. We offer market accessibility and local knowledge _ making us the partner of choice for any company interested in doing business in the Arab world.

MBC has its heart in the Arab world. Now based in Dubai In the United Arab Emirates, MBC1 launched in London in 1991. As the First pan –Arab free-to-air satellite station. Over the past 15 years MBC has added 6 channels a production house and a news collection and syndication agency to forge a global media group enriching people’s lives through information interaction and entertainment.

MBC (MBC 1)
MBC took to the airwaves during the Gulf War in 1991 with the first-ever independent pan-Arab news. Today boasting the top news service in the region and with a strong commitment to local programming-from soap operas to hit reality TV. It continues as the number one family viewing option in the region.

MBC 2
MBC 2 was the first free-to-air movie channel in the world. Bringing Hollywood cinema to the Arab home. Offering a 24 hour non-soap operas to hit has a devoted following. Making it the most popular prime-time channel in the Arab world.

MBC 3
The premier junior entertainment channel in the region. MBC3 delivers a programming mix of children’s education and entertainment that connects with and stimulates the imaginations of Arab Kids aged between three and thirteen.

MBC 4
Mbc 4 is the Arab world’s first ever channel exclusively for women. Broadcasting the latest in top-rated Western entertainment like Oprah and Dr.Phil it is supported by matter – an online club that links up with more than 10.000 Arab women one-to-one.

Al –Arabiya
Launched in the politically charged times of the Iraq war its 24/7 news service is renowned as the most credible and reliable source of news in the region. Al Arabiya offers live news current affairs and special reports documentaries and exclusive interviews with leading international and local figures it is the business community’s news channel of choice.

Panorama fm (mbc fm)
Panorama and MBCFM – our FM radio stations have 100% market share in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Strong programming – from music to talkback on-air interactivity and beloved hosts keep audiences listening 24/7.

Mbc Action
Mbc Action delivers Arab viewers the best in high-octane western series, movies and action reality shows keeping everyone buzzing 24/7 hit shows include the exclusive free-to-air award winning series lost prison break the 4400 and the unbelievable international fight league you’ll be so wired you’ll be never want to sleep again!

Productions 3
03 Productions – with an eye for unique stories combined with high production values. 03 Productions is the market leader of Arabic long-form documentary and regionally produced entertainment productions. Honoured with a string of awards from the most prestigious film festivals in the world 03 productions also acquires and distribute contents.

MEN Middle East News
Middle East News – MEN provides credible information from the Middle East breaking stories in depth analysis and news that matters from video and photos to text and graphics. MEN offers an indispensable flow of information trusted by decision makers around the world.

It’s an old adage but nevertheless true content is king not afraid to mix East and West MBC airs the best-loved regionally produced content from Tash ma Tash to Kalam Nawaem alongside the most popular Western content – Oprah lost and Hollywood blockbusters investing in great content and listening to our audiences so that we know what people want to watch and when they want to watch it has kept us ahead.

TV is still the most the most popular entertainment option in the region with people in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia watching up to 4 hours of TV a day internet use and uptake of mobile viewing options is growing increasingly MBC is looking to new technologies also let us interact with our audiences so that we keep up-to-date with their preferences.

In 2007 MBC will be introducing a range of merchandise and licensed products – taking full advantage of these commercial opportunities and offering exciting partnership prospects.

Our wealth of experience quick adaptability and consistently great programming make us the most influential media brand in the Middle East – a position we’ve kept for the past to the past 15 years ….and the best yet to come!

Web site : www.mbc.net