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MBC Persia
MBC Persia logo
Launched July 9 2008,October 6 2018 (again)
Owned by Middle East Broadcasting Center
Picture format SDTV (576i)
Language Generally English audio accompanied with Persian subtitles
Broadcast area Middle East
Headquarters Dubai Media City
Sister channel(s) MBC 1
MBC 2
MBC 3
MBC 4
MBC Drama
MBC Action
MBC Max
Al Arabiya
Wanasah
MBC Bollywood
MBC Masr
MBC Masr 2
Website [http://www.mbc.net/mbcpersia/ www.mbc.net/mbcpersia/

MBC Persia is a free-to-air MBC Group channel that originally broadcast Hollywood films 24/7, but circa late 2009 it began featuring a variety of television series alongside the films. The channel's current, regular schedule is similar to its former sister channel Channel 2. However, unlike Channel 2 the programmes featured on MBC Persia are subtitled in Persian instead of Arabic, as MBC Persia is generally aimed at its MBC/film audience in Iran, as well as the Iranian population in the GCC countries. The channel also features advertisements of Iranian origin.

It debuted its broadcasting on July 9, 2008 at 11:30 GMT.

On August 25, MBC Persia HD was encrypted on the MY HD platform, and later changed its name to MBC+ Variety. It subtitled its programs into Arabic. MBC Persia hits the airwaves

New entertainment channel catering

to the Farsi-speaking community, MBC Persia launches on Yahsat on Saturday 6 October 2018


MBC Group is all set to introduce MBC Persia – a family entertainment channel catering to the Farsi-speaking community in the MENA region and beyond. The new channel is set to begin broadcasting on Saturday afternoon, 6 October 2018. 

Branded with the slogan, ‘Never-ending Entertainment’, MBC Persia will target young audiences who have ambition to inspire and be inspired, said a statement from MBC.

MBC Persia will feature a wide variety of international programming dubbed and/or subtitled in Farsi, including global films, television series and other entertainment shows. Meanwhile, to coincide with its launch on Yahsat, MBC Persia is working on the production of its own exclusive original programming, to expand on its portfolio of engaging content on the channel.

MBC Persia said the entertainment will not be limited to TVscreens and it will adopt a multi-platform strategy – viewers will be able to keep up with the latest events and updates via MBC Persia’s interactive digital platforms and social media offerings.

Taking a closer look at programming, viewers can expect many critically-acclaimed dramas, comedy, and social and political series from a number of production territories, including the United States, Mexico, India and Turkey, amongst others. There will also be art and entertainment shows, and reality talent-spotting programs. In terms of films, a daily schedule of programming will include top movies from Hollywood and Bollywood.

The channel can be accessed at the following frequency"YahSat 1A": Vertical - 11996. FEC: 5/6, SR: 27500

Programming

Current programming (dubbed in Persian)

Delisted programming

References

  • "Saudi-owned media conglomerate launches movie channel in Persian". The Canadian Press. July 9, 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-20.
  • Jaafar, Ali (July 10, 2008). "Arab TV's MBC adds new language". Variety. Retrieved 2008-07-20.
  • "MBC Persia' brings global movies to Persian speakers". Al-Bawaba, Jordan. July 2, 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-20.
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