MBC 1 (Saudi TV channel)
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| Type | Satellite television |
|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Broadcast area | Middle East and North Africa (main audience free-to-air) Horn of Africa (peripheral free-to-air via satellite) United States and Europe (pay-TV) |
| Headquarters | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Programming | |
| Languages | Arabic, English |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) 576i (SDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | MBC Group |
| Sister channels | |
| History | |
| Launched | 18 September 1991 |
| Availability | |
| Streaming media | |
| MBC Shahid | Watch Online (HD) |
| YouTube | Official YouTube channel |
MBC 1 (Arabic: إم بي سي 1) is a free-to-air Saudi Arabian general entertainment television channel. It is owned by the media conglomerate MBC Group,[1] and targets viewers across the Middle East and North Africa. It is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is considered one of the most popular television channels in the Arab world.
Shows and programs
Programs
- Sada Almala'eb
- You Deserve It 2012
- Arab Idol (2011–2017)
- The Wall Game Show (2010/2018)
- Arabs Got Talent
- ET bel Arabia
- Good Morning Arabs
- Kalam Nawaem
- MasterChef Junior
- Nadeena Show
- Project Runway Middle East
- The Voice: Ahla Sawt
- The Voice Kids: Ahla Sawt
- The X Factor Arabia
- Top Chef Middle East and North Africa (2011–2023)
•Total Drama All Stars(from 2017 to 2025) •Family Guy(Since 2007 to 2027)
Events and award shows
- Joy Awards
- Riyadh Season
- Red Sea International Film Festival
- JOY FORUM
Sports
See also
References
- ↑ Argaam (27 June 2024). "MBC Group still the leading general‑entertainment broadcaster in Saudi Arabia". Argaam. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
