MBC Group — The Largest Arabic Media Network
MBC Group (Middle East Broadcasting Center) is the largest and most-watched private media company in the Middle East. Founded in 1991 in London and now headquartered in Riyadh, MBC operates over 17 TV channels reaching more than 150 million viewers across the Arab world.
MBC Channel Lineup
| Channel | Content | Target |
|---|---|---|
| MBC 1 | General entertainment | Pan-Arab |
| MBC 2 | Movies (English) | Movie fans |
| MBC 3 | Children’s programming | Kids |
| MBC 4 | Lifestyle & women | Female audience |
| MBC 5 | Maghreb-focused | North Africa |
| MBC Drama | Arabic drama series | Drama fans |
| MBC Action | Action movies & shows | Action fans |
| MBC Max | Blockbuster movies | Movie fans |
| MBC Bollywood | Indian content | Bollywood fans |
| MBC Persia | Persian-language | Iranian viewers |
Where to Find MBC Channels
MBC channels are available FTA (Free-To-Air) on multiple satellites:
Nilesat 7°W (Primary)
The strongest signal for MENA. All MBC channels are available on Nilesat with DVB-S2 encoding. Check our Nilesat frequency page for exact transponder details.
Arabsat 26°E
MBC maintains feeds on Arabsat Badr for wider coverage including Gulf states. See Arabsat frequencies.
How to Tune MBC Channels
- Point your dish at Nilesat 7°W (recommended) or Arabsat 26°E
- Run auto-scan on your receiver
- MBC channels should appear automatically
- If manual tuning: check our channel pages for exact frequency, polarization, and symbol rate
MBC and Shahid VOS
In addition to satellite, MBC Group operates Shahid VOS — their streaming platform. However, satellite remains the primary viewing method for most households in the MENA region, especially for live content and news.