The Arabic television channels now available in the United States can enhance the viewing pleasure of many Arab Americans. Keeping up with events in your homeland is as easy as turning on the television. There are many channels available now from Directv and Dish Network. So for those who are not aware of them, I will list the Arabic channels here.
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ABU DHABI is an Arabic general entertainment channel that broadcasts 24 hours a day and is considered one of the most respected channels in the Middle East. Abu Dhabi offers Arab-Americans an exciting lineup of diverse programming that includes news, current affairs, movies, fashion, sports and much more.
AL ARABIA is one of the leading pan-Arab 24-hour news channels serving the Arab audience worldwide. Al Arabiya’s news programming includes politics, business, current affairs, financial updates and sports highlights.
AL YAZERA 24 hours a day and exclusively on DISH Network, Al Jazeera is the leading Arabic news channel in the Middle East, delivering news from around the world. Al Jazeera has a wide selection of uncensored political talk shows and documentaries.
AL ZIKR a family-oriented radio channel that provides 24 hours of cultural programming with a focus on history, language, customs and religion. Programming includes live talk shows covering a variety of topics and events, and Al Zikr covers valuable Arab cultural events from many parts of the Arab world that link Arab and Muslim immigrants to their homeland.
AMERICAN ART offers a unique blend of Arabic and multi-language programming consisting of mini-series, dramas, movies, sports (live and taped football events directly from the Middle East), and talk shows.
ART FILMS features Arabic programming from Egypt, Lebanon and different regions of the Middle East. ART Movies offers classic and newly released movies, miniseries, dramas, and talk shows like “Sahraa.”
MUSICAL ART The radio channel consists of modern and classical Arabic music, talk shows and interviews with new and established artists in the Arabic music industry.
DANDANA TV is a 24-hour a day Arab music video channel broadcast from the US. Through its fashion shows, music videos, and coverage of major Arab-American events, Dandana TV is the face of pop culture from DISH Network’s Arabic branch.
DUBAI SATELLITE CHANNEL offers a variety of UAE TV entertainment including top sporting events, breaking news, movies, documentaries and TV series.
DUBAI-SPORTS is a 24/7 sports channel broadcasting from Dubai. One of the leading sports channels in the Arab world due to its distinguished sports programming including highlights from major soccer leagues from different continents, international speedboat races, horse racing and more.
ESC-1 Live from Egypt, ESC-1 presents a wealth of television entertainment, including the Egyptian Football League, “Good Morning Egypt”, variety shows, movies, talk shows, children’s programming and much more.
FUTURE-TV offers the best Lebanese TV series, live news, game shows, cartoons, variety shows, family entertainment, football matches and much more 24 hours a day
IQRAA Broadcast 24 hours a day from Egypt, it is the first Arabic-language channel to offer religious, media, social and economic programs tailored to the Muslim audience. Iqraa’s programming includes documentaries, live talk shows, dramas, cultural and educational programs.
AML The Lebanese broadcast channel will fill your days with movies, sports, mini-series and talk shows like “Ya Liel Ya Aien”.
WBC Middle East Broadcasting Center is a leading pan-Arab news and entertainment channel. The channel’s program offerings include general entertainment programs such as “Aalam”, sitcoms such as “CBM”, talk shows including “Kalam”, game shows, detailed news, social programs and children’s programming.
ARABIAN MELODY Broadcast from Egypt, it is the most watched 24/7 Arabic music video channel in the Middle East and North Africa. Melody Arabia offers a variety of music programming including video clips from the 1980s and 1990s as well as contemporary releases, many of which premiere on Melody Arabia and are exclusive to the channel. Melody Arabia is a tremendous addition to general entertainment for Arab Americans in the US.
NBN The National Broadcasting Network is considered the first 24-hour specialized news and thematic television station in Lebanon. NBN is proud to offer a wide variety of programming with in-depth news programs including “Al Masa’iya” which has a very loyal following throughout the Arab world, superior documentaries such as “Ahzab Lubnan”, provocative talk shows and talk shows. updated. sports and business programs.
NEWTV a 24-hour Arabic-language station broadcasting from Lebanon, offers a wide range of general entertainment programs including dramas, musicals, news, documentaries, cultural events, educational specials and general entertainment shows for all generations and ages.
DRAMA OF THE NILE is your choice for current and classic Egyptian movies, TV series and family programming for all ages.
NOURSAT is the first and only Christian channel in Lebanon and the entire Middle East. Noursat’s programming includes talk shows, documentaries, history, classical music recitals, and social and spiritual programs.
direct tv AL-YAWM ORBIT is a contemporary Arabic entertainment and variety channel featuring over 35 hours of live Orbit productions per week. Al-Yawm offers the smartest fashion tips, intimate beauty tips, the best recipes and light-hearted comedy shows. Orbit Al-Yawm’s major programs include Oyoun Beirut and Al-Qahira Al-Yawm.
ORBIT SEEN (the series channel) is the first 24-hour Arab themed channel of its kind in the region, featuring the best Arab TV series from the Middle East. The Series Channel offers the widest variety of television productions, from drama to comedy and from melodrama to historical biographies. Orbit Seen features outstanding dramas like Kkaled Bin Alwaleed and Sikkat Alhilali.
ROTAN CINEMA The channel is the leading movie service in the Middle East. It draws on the world’s largest and richest library of Arabic-language films, as well as film news and entertainment programs, including “The Hala Show” hosted by Dr. Hala Sarhan.
ROTANA MOOSSIKA channel is an Arabic variety/entertainment channel that is dedicated to music videos, shows, concerts and festivals. Rotana Moossika has compiled the largest Arabic music library in the world and exclusively features some of the best acts from the Arab world, including Amr Diab, Nagwa Karam, George Wassouf, Alissa and Kazem.
ROTANA ZAMAN The channel offers state-of-the-art digitally restored classic Arabic films to millions of viewers around the world. Enjoy the legendary stars and singers: Om Kalthoum, Halim and Fairouz, as well as the popular show “Kashf el Mastour”.
So there you have it. 25 different channels. Entertainment for the whole family, young and old. Instead of watching a five-minute clip of news from the Middle East, watch detailed coverage of the same event. It’s like bringing your homeland into your living room.
