| MBC 1 | |
|---|---|
| Actual logo | |
| Launched | September 20 1991 |
| Network | Middle East Broadcasting Center |
| Owned by | MBC Group |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV - Scrambled 576i SDTV - Free |
| Broadcast area | MENA |
| Headquarters | Dubai Media City |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| National (Doha) | 13 UHF Analogue (to close 2014) Digital (2011-present) |
| Satellite | |
| Nilesat 102 | 11938 V - 27500 - 3/4[1] |
| Arabsat BADR4 | 11919 H - 27500 - 3/4[2] |
| Cable | |
| naxoo | Channel 275 |
| Internet television | |
| Free | |
MBC is a free-to-air, pan-Arab general television channel. Satellite transmission started from London in September 1991, making MBC the first independent Arabic satellite TV station, with an estimated audience of more than 130 million Arabic-speaking people around the world. MBC has recently moved its headquarters to Dubai Media City, bringing the production process closer to its Arab viewers.
MBC 1 previously used to air cartoons, western movies and programs before launching MBC 2, MBC 3, and MBC 4.
One of its most popular, widely known and controversial shows, and the one generating the highest advertising rates, is Kalam Nawaem, a show that is led by four women and that addresses many types of (women's) issues and taboos, including terrorism, domestic violence, polygamy, divorce, women's suffrage, homophilia and masturbation.[3]
MBC 1 HD launched on 1st of July, 2011.
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