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'''MBC 4''' is the first [[free-to-air]] television channel in the Middle East aired specifically for [[American programs]]. with its new look and dedication to Arab women, now houses an impressive collection of programs that cater to every woman’s wants, It airs social and feminine shows. ranging from The downside of this all is that [[MBC 2 (Middle Eastern and North African TV channel)|MBC 2]], [[MBC 3]], MBC 4, [[MBC Action]], and [[MBC Max]] all show year old movies and TV programs; most of them are [[re-run]]s and they all are edited: taking out all drug use, sexual content, and to cut it down to its time frame. It is one of the many spun off channels from the [[Middle East Broadcasting Center]] (MBC). targeted towards general women-oriented women and teenagers entertainment. It is owned by [[MBC Group]]. Subtitled in [[Arabic language]], The channel also broadcasts MBC 4 shows, all subtitled in-house in Arabic, such as ''[[Lizzie McGuire]]'', ''[[That's So Raven]]'', ''[[Hannah Montana]]'', ''[[Lassie]]'', ''[[The Latest Buzz]]'', ''[[Wizards of Waverly Place]]'', ''[[The Sparticle Mystery]]'', ''[[Holly's Heroes]]'' and the ''[[Power Rangers]]'' as well as both live action and animated feature films also with [[Arabic]] subtitles. The Channel also airs family shows and Family movies for younger audiences as well as the adult audiences and many others. MBC 4 also features live-action and animated feature films that are either aired with Arabic subtitles. the channel focuses on wide variety aspects of television shows. It also broadcasts news segments every day. mainly focuses on streaming gender-specific entertainment programs, i.e., movies, series and lifestyle programs, entertainment programs especially for women. Its programming is composed primarily of [[Lifestyle (sociology)|lifestyle]] and [[entertainment]] shows targeted to upscale women. MBC 4 more tends to Arab women, latest entertainment news including celebrity, music, TV, BAFTA Awards, BAFTA, SAG Awards, BRIT Awards, Brit Awards, Grammy Awards and more. entertainment news and videos for the Hollywood latest movie, music, TV and celebrity headlines, celebrities' red carpet looks from the Oscars, Kids' Choice Awards, Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, Kids' Choice Awards Abu Dhabi, Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards Abu Dhabi, Golden Globes, Emmys, entertainment news, behind the scences, filmmaking, filmmaker, director, spotlight, on-set, lifestyle, glamour, lifestyle, reality shows, entertainment, music, health, fashion, cooking, reality television, morning shows, fitness, a talent competition show, to gossip and celebrity news to say the least. entertainment programs like - general entertainment, drama, diversified female programs, films, music, comedy, entertainment show that brings audience the latest music videos, music charts updates, news of movie releases, music concerts and upcoming albums, national and International ceremonies and festivals. It covers beauty pageants, music and movie festivals and award Ceremonies such as The Golden Globes, The Emmys, The Oscars, The American Music Awards, The Grammys, entertainment news, providing coverage of events and celebrities, interviews and inside looks at upcoming film and television, [[News magazine|Entertainment newsmagazine]], [[Hollywood, Los Angeles|Hollywood]] entertainment industry, exclusive set visits, first looks at upcoming film and television projects, and one-on-one interviews with actors, musicians and other entertainment personalities and newsmakers, entertainment industry, providing coverage of events and celebrities; interviews and insider previews of upcoming film and television. Its main musical and music and target demographic is teenagers, high school and college students and young adults. It has special partnerships with competing for a record contract with [[Republic Records]], [[Universal Music Group]] and [[Sony Music]]. [[Reality television|reality shows]], [[talk show]]s, [[Korean drama|K-dramas]], Turkish and Latin dramas dubbed in Arabic, Western dramas, [[Cinema of the United States|Hollywood]] began in [[Los Angeles]] television series and movies as well as [[infotainment]] shows.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-02-13 |title=زواج مصلحة - MBC 4 - MBC.net |url=http://www.mbc.net:80/ar/programs/zawaj-maslaha.html? |access-date=2022-07-19 |website= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180213120041/http://www.mbc.net:80/ar/programs/zawaj-maslaha.html? |archive-date=13 February 2018 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mbc.net/ar/programs/zawaj-maslaha.html|title=زواج مصلحة|website=MBC.net|language=ar|access-date=August 7, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mbc.net/en/corporate/channels/mbc4 | title=MBC Group | publisher=MBC 4 | access-date=25 October 2016}}</ref> It was launched on 1 February 2005 at 5:00 P.M. (GMT). Middle Eastern version of the American CBS Channel, launched in 2005, is the Arab world's first channel geared exclusively toward women and young Arab families. Before this channel was launched, all its shows were formerly on [[MBC 2 (Middle Eastern and North African TV channel)|Channel 2]]. However, a few years after launching Channel 2, now known as MBC 2, all programs except for the movies were separated into MBC 4, so that MBC 2 is now solely a 24-hour film channel. In spite of this separation, MBC 4 did later broadcast its own selection of films, although only two films weekly at most, and the films are usually of the romantic genre. MBC 4 is now broadcasting the popular American television series ''[[Days of our Lives]]'', ''[[Grey's Anatomy]]'' and ''[[Desperate Housewives]]'' . Unlike its sister channel [[MBC Action]], MBC 4 is aimed mostly at female audiences, although many shows on MBC 4 are relatively ambiguous anyway. It is owned by the [[Saudi Arabian]] businessman '''Waleed Al Ibrahim'''. It broadcasts top-rated [[Western culture|Western]] series programming and began a terrestrial area in Doha. Before this channel was launched, all its shows were formerly on Channel 2 specifically for [[American programs]]. However, a few years after launching Channel 2, now known as MBC 2, all programs except for the Hollywood movies were separated into MBC 4, so that MBC 2 is now solely a 24-hour film channel. In spite of this separation, MBC 4 did later broadcast its own selection of films. MBC 4 is now broadcasting the popular American television series ''[[Days of Our Lives]]'', ''[[Grey's Anatomy]]'' and ''[[Desperate Housewives]]''. Unlike its sister channel [[MBC Action]]. It is owned by the [[Saudi Arabian]] businessman '''Waleed Al Ibrahim'''.
'''MBC 4''' is the first [[free-to-air]] retail and shopping and women and drink and home shopping and food and drink and women's and girls and female and food and lifestyle television channel in the Middle East aired specifically for [[American programs]]. with its new look and dedication to Arab women, now houses an impressive collection of programs that cater to every woman’s wants, It airs social and feminine shows. ranging from The downside of this all is that [[MBC 2 (Middle Eastern and North African TV channel)|MBC 2]], [[MBC 3]], MBC 4, [[MBC Action]], and [[MBC Max]] all show year old movies and TV programs; most of them are [[re-run]]s and they all are edited: taking out all drug use, sexual content, and to cut it down to its time frame. It is one of the many spun off channels from the [[Middle East Broadcasting Center]] (MBC). targeted towards general women-oriented women and teenagers entertainment. It is owned by [[MBC Group]]. Subtitled in [[Arabic language]], The channel also broadcasts MBC 4 shows, all subtitled in-house in Arabic, such as ''[[Lizzie McGuire]]'', ''[[That's So Raven]]'', ''[[Hannah Montana]]'', ''[[Lassie]]'', ''[[The Latest Buzz]]'', ''[[Wizards of Waverly Place]]'', ''[[The Sparticle Mystery]]'', ''[[Holly's Heroes]]'' and the ''[[Power Rangers]]'' as well as both live action and animated feature films also with [[Arabic]] subtitles. The Channel also airs family shows and Family movies for younger audiences as well as the adult audiences and many others. MBC 4 also features live-action and animated feature films that are either aired with Arabic subtitles. the channel focuses on wide variety aspects of television shows. It also broadcasts news segments every day. mainly focuses on streaming gender-specific entertainment programs, i.e., movies, series and lifestyle programs, entertainment programs especially for women. Its programming is composed primarily of [[Lifestyle (sociology)|lifestyle]] and [[entertainment]] shows targeted to upscale women. MBC 4 more tends to Arab women, latest entertainment news including celebrity, music, TV, BAFTA Awards, BAFTA, SAG Awards, BRIT Awards, Brit Awards, Grammy Awards and more. entertainment news and videos for the Hollywood latest movie, music, TV and celebrity headlines, celebrities' red carpet looks from the Oscars, Kids' Choice Awards, Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, Kids' Choice Awards Abu Dhabi, Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards Abu Dhabi, Golden Globes, Emmys, entertainment news, behind the scences, filmmaking, filmmaker, director, spotlight, on-set, lifestyle, glamour, lifestyle, reality shows, entertainment, music, health, fashion, cooking, reality television, morning shows, fitness, a talent competition show, to gossip and celebrity news to say the least. entertainment programs like - general entertainment, drama, diversified female programs, films, music, comedy, entertainment show that brings audience the latest music videos, music charts updates, news of movie releases, music concerts and upcoming albums, national and International ceremonies and festivals. It covers beauty pageants, music and movie festivals and award Ceremonies such as The Golden Globes, The Emmys, The Oscars, The American Music Awards, The Grammys, entertainment news, providing coverage of events and celebrities, interviews and inside looks at upcoming film and television, [[News magazine|Entertainment newsmagazine]], [[Hollywood, Los Angeles|Hollywood]] entertainment industry, exclusive set visits, first looks at upcoming film and television projects, and one-on-one interviews with actors, musicians and other entertainment personalities and newsmakers, entertainment industry, providing coverage of events and celebrities; interviews and insider previews of upcoming film and television. Its main musical and music and target demographic is teenagers, high school and college students and young adults. In the years since its inception, it significantly toned down its focus on music in favor of original reality programming for teenagers and young adults. It has special partnerships with competing for a record contract with [[Vevo]], [[Republic Records]], [[Universal Music Group]] and [[Sony Music]]. and many other [[independent label]]s, in addition to [[music industry#Sales statistics|international majors labels]] such as [[Sony Music|Sony]], [[Universal Music Group|Universal]] and [[Warner Music Group]]. [[Reality television|reality shows]], [[talk show]]s, [[Korean drama|K-dramas]], Turkish and Latin dramas dubbed in Arabic, Western dramas, [[Cinema of the United States|Hollywood]], [[Hollywood]] began in [[Los Angeles]] television series and movies as well as [[infotainment]] shows.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-02-13 |title=زواج مصلحة - MBC 4 - MBC.net |url=http://www.mbc.net:80/ar/programs/zawaj-maslaha.html? |access-date=2022-07-19 |website= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180213120041/http://www.mbc.net:80/ar/programs/zawaj-maslaha.html? |archive-date=13 February 2018 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mbc.net/ar/programs/zawaj-maslaha.html|title=زواج مصلحة|website=MBC.net|language=ar|access-date=August 7, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mbc.net/en/corporate/channels/mbc4 | title=MBC Group | publisher=MBC 4 | access-date=25 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtD2mV39HmA|title=كل ما يخص السينما العالمية من كواليس وأخبار تشاهدونها في العديد من البرامج على #MBC4|website=YouTube.com|language=ar|access-date=August 29, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yAeeuc39Bo|title=💎Top Live Performances of All Time🎤|website=YouTube.com|language=ar|access-date=July 1, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpcDJsnhd3Y|title=شاهد بث مباشر لقناة MBC4 مجاناً وعلى مدار الساعة|website=YouTube.com|language=ar|access-date=February 26, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSDM9TGxWxE|title=ARD AL HOB MBC4|website=YouTube.com|language=ar|access-date=January 28, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tKjpF5hxAg|title=ANNISA FARAH IMAGE -MBC4|website=YouTube.com|language=ar|access-date=December 30, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE8Yfy7aqaA|title=Anisa Farah Finale MBC4|website=YouTube.com|language=ar|access-date=January 23, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyOouJ0s5mo|title=BEAUTY MATCH - MBC4|website=YouTube.com|language=ar|access-date=February 2, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhC3N405OcE|title=HOB ABR AL ZAMAN PROMO MBC4|website=YouTube.com|language=ar|access-date=March 4, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8nxsAkTSNA|title=THE AGE OF ADALINE|website=YouTube.com|language=ar|access-date=December 6, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyH_vHAR2n4|title=FEARLESS WOMEN NIGHT - MBC4|website=YouTube.com|language=ar|access-date=December 6, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdY_Pn21yys|title=Stuck in love - MBC4|website=YouTube.com|language=ar|access-date=December 30, 2018}}</ref> It was launched on 1 February 2005 at 5:00 P.M. (GMT). Middle Eastern version of the American CBS Channel, launched in 2005, is the Arab world's first channel geared exclusively toward women and young Arab families. Before this channel was launched, all its shows were formerly on [[MBC 2 (Middle Eastern and North African TV channel)|Channel 2]]. However, a few years after launching Channel 2, now known as MBC 2, all programs except for the movies were separated into MBC 4, so that MBC 2 is now solely a 24-hour film channel. In spite of this separation, MBC 4 did later broadcast its own selection of films, although only two films weekly at most, and the films are usually of the romantic genre. MBC 4 is now broadcasting the popular American television series ''[[Days of our Lives]]'', ''[[Grey's Anatomy]]'' and ''[[Desperate Housewives]]'' . Unlike its sister channel [[MBC Action]], MBC 4 is aimed mostly at female audiences, although many shows on MBC 4 are relatively ambiguous anyway. It is owned by the [[Saudi Arabian]] businessman '''Waleed Al Ibrahim'''. It broadcasts top-rated [[Western culture|Western]] series programming and began a terrestrial area in Doha. Before this channel was launched, all its shows were formerly on Channel 2 specifically for [[American programs]]. However, a few years after launching Channel 2, now known as MBC 2, all programs except for the Hollywood movies were separated into MBC 4, so that MBC 2 is now solely a 24-hour film channel. In spite of this separation, MBC 4 did later broadcast its own selection of films. MBC 4 is now broadcasting the popular American television series ''[[Days of Our Lives]]'', ''[[Grey's Anatomy]]'' and ''[[Desperate Housewives]]''. Unlike its sister channel [[MBC Action]]. It is owned by the [[Saudi Arabian]] businessman '''Waleed Al Ibrahim'''.


MBC 4 only shows [[Maghrib]] prayer in some cities, including Qatar.
MBC 4 only shows [[Maghrib]] prayer in some cities, including Qatar.
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MBC Group continues to evolve and deliver the latest in Global Entertainment and content by airing most recent series in the US, in addition to new episodes of existing series that have just been released. This dynamic strategy will affect two of MBC Group’s channels, namely MBC Action and MBC 4 and have commenced on January 15th. Both Channel offerings will now consist of a 7-day “daily” block of the best in International shows and will offer their viewers an exclusive destination for the most-anticipated TV shows, for free.
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IN late 2009, MBC 4 began airing new Western and Turkish series in a "day-and-date" strategy, providing viewers in the MENA region with US & Turkey drama series, less than a week after their latest episode's premiere in the United States and Turkey. These series include: American Idol, Elementary, The Doctors, Entertainment Tonight, Beauty Match, Al Anisa Farah, Madd Wa Jazr, Qawa'ed Al Talaq Al 45, Nisa Hairat, Nesaa Haerat, The Talk, The Dr. Oz Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Late Show with David Letterman, The Insider, The Good Wife, The Vampire Diaries, Ringer, The Secret Circle, 90210, Nesa'a Ha'erat, and Pretty Little Liars.

“MBC Group’s contemporary strategy is testament to our dedication to providing our loyal viewers with content that is up-to-date and puts them on par with the Global scale of entertainment. It further distinguishes our channels as the ultimate destinations for the latest in International drama, delivered free to the Arab world,” commented Ali Jaber, Group TV Director at MBC Group.

The new and updated series will be aired from Saturdays to Wednesdays while Thursdays and Fridays are allocated to the current running series, with DOUBLE UPS, for viewers to eventually catch up with the updated episodes/seasons.

The new content on MBC 4 include: American Idol (Season 11), Pretty Little Liars (Season 2), Ringer (Season 1), The Secret Circle (Season 1), Ringer, The Ringer‚ Secret Circle‚ The Secret Circle, The Ringer (Season 1), Secret Circle (Season 1), The Vampire Diaries (Season 3), The Good Wife (Season 3), 90210 (Season 4), Nesaa Haerat, Nesa'a Ha'erat, Mad Men (Season 5); while the new content on MBC Action will include: Hawaii FIVE-o (Season 2), The Mentalist (Season 4), Nikita (Season 2), NCIS (Season 9), WWE, and Alcatraz, a brand new US series, the latest from JJ Abrams.

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The new content on MBC 4 include: American Idol (Season 11), Pretty Little Liars (Season 2), Ringer (Season 1), The Secret Circle (Season 1), The Ringer (Season 1)‚ Ringer, The Ringer‚ Secret Circle‚ Secret Circle (Season 1)‚ The Secret Circle, The Vampire Diaries (Season 3), The Good Wife (Season 3), 90210 (Season 4), Nesaa Haerat, Nesa'a Ha'erat, Mad Men (Season 5); IN late 2009, MBC 4 began airing new Western and Turkish series in a "day-and-date" strategy, providing viewers in the MENA region with US & Turkey drama series, less than a week after their latest episode's premiere in the United States and Turkey. These series include: American Idol, Elementary, The Doctors, Entertainment Tonight, Beauty Match, Al Anisa Farah, Madd Wa Jazr, Qawa'ed Al Talaq Al 45, Nisa Hairat, Nesaa Haerat, The Talk, The Dr. Oz Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Late Show with David Letterman, The Insider, The Good Wife, The Vampire Diaries, Ringer, The Secret Circle, 90210, Nesa'a Ha'erat, and Pretty Little Liars.


In 2009, the channel began broadcasting the latest series to coincide with its broadcast in the United States of America and Turkey. Since its launch, the channel has been keen to show the latest and strongest Western and Turkish entertainment programmes.
In 2009, the channel began broadcasting the latest series to coincide with its broadcast in the United States of America and Turkey. Since its launch, the channel has been keen to show the latest and strongest Western and Turkish entertainment programmes.
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The channel mostly broadcasts American [[Cinema of the United States|Hollywood]] movies but it also seldom features British, Canadian, French, Indian, Chinese and other foreign films. MBC 4 has managed to negotiate long-term deals with the top Hollywood studios, securing first-run right and ensuring a steady flow of the top [[box-office]] movies.
The channel mostly broadcasts American [[Cinema of the United States|Hollywood]] movies but it also seldom features British, Canadian, French, Indian, Chinese and other foreign films. MBC 4 has managed to negotiate long-term deals with the top Hollywood studios, securing first-run right and ensuring a steady flow of the top [[box-office]] movies.


Since late 2009, MBC 4 begun airing new Arabic and Western and Turkish series in a "day-and-date" strategy, aiming to provide viewers in the MENA region with fresh content, less than a week after their same day as the latest episode's premiere in the United States and Turkey and United Kingdom. These series include: ''[[:tr:Yalı Çapkını (dizi)|Yalı Çapkını]]'', ''[[:ar:الآنسة فرح (مسلسل)|Miss Farah]]'', ''[[:ar:قواعد الطلاق ال 45|The 45 Rules of Divorce]]'', ''[[Umutsuz Ev Kadınları|Nisa Hairat]]'', ''[[Sen Çal Kapımı]]'', ''[[Life Unexpected]]'', ''[[:ar:الآنسة فرح (مسلسل)|Al Anisa Farah]]'', ''[[:tr:Ada Masalı|Ada Masalı]]'', ''[[Medcezir|Madd Wa Jazr]]'', ''[[:ar:قواعد الطلاق ال 45|Qawa'ed Al Talaq Al 45]]'', ''[[Umutsuz Ev Kadınları|Nesa'a Ha'erat]]'', ''[[American Idol]]'', ''[[So You Think You Can Dance (American TV series)|So You Think You Can Dance]]'', ''[[America's Got Talent]]'', ''[[Mad Men]]'', ''[[:tr:Kusursuz Kiracı|Kusursuz Kiracı]]'', ''[[Umutsuz Ev Kadınları]]'', ''[[Hellcats]]'', ''[[The Good Wife (TV series)|The Good Wife]]'', ''[[İntikam]]'',
The new content on MBC 4 include: American Idol (Season 11), Pretty Little Liars (Season 2), The Ringer (Season 1)‚ Ringer, The Ringer‚ Secret Circle‚ Secret Circle (Season 1)‚ The Secret Circle, Ringer (Season 1), The Secret Circle (Season 1), Ringer, The Secret Circle, The Vampire Diaries (Season 3), The Good Wife (Season 3), 90210 (Season 4), Nesaa Haerat, Nesa'a Ha'erat, Mad Men (Season 5); Since late 2009, MBC 4 begun airing new Arabic and Western and Turkish series in a "day-and-date" strategy, aiming to provide viewers in the MENA region with fresh content, less than a week after their same day as the latest episode's premiere in the United States and Turkey and United Kingdom. These series include: ''[[:tr:Yalı Çapkını (dizi)|Yalı Çapkını]]'', ''[[:ar:الآنسة فرح (مسلسل)|Miss Farah]]'', ''[[:ar:قواعد الطلاق ال 45|The 45 Rules of Divorce]]'', ''[[Umutsuz Ev Kadınları|Nisa Hairat]]'', ''[[Sen Çal Kapımı]]'', ''[[Life Unexpected]]'', ''[[:ar:الآنسة فرح (مسلسل)|Al Anisa Farah]]'', ''[[:tr:Ada Masalı|Ada Masalı]]'', ''[[Medcezir|Madd Wa Jazr]]'', ''[[:ar:قواعد الطلاق ال 45|Qawa'ed Al Talaq Al 45]]'', ''[[Umutsuz Ev Kadınları|Nesa'a Ha'erat]]'', ''[[American Idol]]'', ''[[So You Think You Can Dance (American TV series)|So You Think You Can Dance]]'', ''[[America's Got Talent]]'', ''[[Mad Men]]'', ''[[:tr:Kusursuz Kiracı|Kusursuz Kiracı]]'', ''[[Umutsuz Ev Kadınları]]'', ''[[Hellcats]]'', ''[[The Good Wife (TV series)|The Good Wife]]'', ''[[İntikam]]'', ''[[Aşk Mantık İntikam]]'', ''[[The Vampire Diaries]]'', ''[[Ringer (TV series)|Ringer]]'', ''[[The Secret Circle (TV series)|The Secret Circle]]'', ''[[Zemheri]]'', ''[[90210 (TV series)|90210]]'', [[Why Women Kill]]‚ ''[[Pretty Little Liars (TV series)|Pretty Little Liars]]'', ''[[:tr:Öğretmen (dizi)|Öğretmen]]'', ''[[Elementary (TV series)|Elementary]]'', ''[[:tr:Darmaduman (dizi)|Darmaduman]]'', ''[[:tr:Hayat Bugün|Hayat Bugün]]'', ''La'bat al Hayaa'', ''Al Jeel Al Thaleth'', ''[[Sefirin Kızı]]'', ''[[:tr:Benim Tatlı Yalanım|Benim Tatlı Yalanım]]'', ''[[Merhaba Hayat]]''‚ ''[[:tr:Baht Oyunu|Baht Oyunu]]'', ''[[Çarpışma]]'', ''[[Benim Hala Umudum Var]]'', ''[[20 Dakika]]'', ''[[:tr:Tatar Ramazan (dizi)|Tatar Ramazan]]'', ''[[Kurt Seyit ve Şura]]'', ''[[:tr:Arıza (dizi)|Arıza]]'', ''[[:tr:Son Yaz|Son Yaz]]'', ''[[:tr:Sana Söz|Sana Söz]]'', ''[[:tr:Kaderimin Yazıldığı Gün|Kaderimin Yazıldığı Gün]]'', ''[[:tr:Aziz (dizi)|Aziz]]'', ''[[:tr:Bay Yanlış|Bay Yanlış]]'', ''[[Mahkum|"Mahkum - Şehrin Kralları"]]'', ''[[:tr:Evlilik Hakkında Her Şey|Evlilik Hakkında Her Şey]]'', ''[[Tozluyaka]]'', ''[[Menajerimi Ara]]'', ''Beauty Match'', ''[[:tr:Cam Tavanlar|Cam Tavanlar]]'', and ''[[Medcezir]]''.
''[[Aşk Mantık İntikam]]'', ''[[The Vampire Diaries]]'', ''[[Ringer (TV series)|Ringer]]'', ''[[The Secret Circle (TV series)|The Secret Circle]]'', ''[[Zemheri]]'', ''[[90210 (TV series)|90210]]'',
[[Why Women Kill]]‚ ''[[Pretty Little Liars (TV series)|Pretty Little Liars]]'', ''[[:tr:Öğretmen (dizi)|Öğretmen]]'', ''[[Elementary (TV series)|Elementary]]'', ''[[:tr:Darmaduman (dizi)|Darmaduman]]'', ''[[:tr:Hayat Bugün|Hayat Bugün]]'', ''La'bat al Hayaa'', ''Al Jeel Al Thaleth'', ''[[Sefirin Kızı]]'', ''[[:tr:Benim Tatlı Yalanım|Benim Tatlı Yalanım]]'', ''[[Merhaba Hayat]]''‚ ''[[:tr:Baht Oyunu|Baht Oyunu]]'', ''[[Çarpışma]]'', ''[[Benim Hala Umudum Var]]'', ''[[20 Dakika]]'', ''[[:tr:Tatar Ramazan (dizi)|Tatar Ramazan]]'', ''[[Kurt Seyit ve Şura]]'', ''[[:tr:Arıza (dizi)|Arıza]]'', ''[[:tr:Son Yaz|Son Yaz]]'', ''[[:tr:Sana Söz|Sana Söz]]'', ''[[:tr:Kaderimin Yazıldığı Gün|Kaderimin Yazıldığı Gün]]'', ''[[:tr:Aziz (dizi)|Aziz]]'', ''[[:tr:Bay Yanlış|Bay Yanlış]]'', ''[[Mahkum|"Mahkum - Şehrin Kralları"]]'', ''[[:tr:Evlilik Hakkında Her Şey|Evlilik Hakkında Her Şey]]'', ''[[Tozluyaka]]'', ''[[Menajerimi Ara]]'', ''Beauty Match'', ''[[:tr:Cam Tavanlar|Cam Tavanlar]]'', and ''[[Medcezir]]''.


The channel also broadcasts MBC 4 shows, all subtitled in-house in Arabic, such as ''[[The Sparticle Mystery]]'', ''[[Lizzie McGuire]]'', ''[[That's So Raven]]'', ''[[Hannah Montana]]'', ''[[Lassie]]'', ''[[The Latest Buzz]]'', ''[[Wizards of Waverly Place]]'', ''[[Holly's Heroes]]'' and the ''[[Power Rangers]]'', and many others.
The channel also broadcasts MBC 4 shows, all subtitled in-house in Arabic, such as ''[[The Sparticle Mystery]]'', ''[[Lizzie McGuire]]'', ''[[That's So Raven]]'', ''[[Hannah Montana]]'', ''[[Lassie]]'', ''[[The Latest Buzz]]'', ''[[Wizards of Waverly Place]]'', ''[[Holly's Heroes]]'' and the ''[[Power Rangers]]'', and many others.
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''Stiletto Vendetta''. (tr. "Stiletto Vendetta"). ''Stiletto Vendetta'' is the Turkish version of the popular American series ''Big Little Lies''; the show utilizes a format purchased from [[Warner Bros.]] and [[Warner Bros. International Television Production]].
''Stiletto Vendetta''. (tr. "Stiletto Vendetta"). ''Stiletto Vendetta'' is the Turkish version of the popular American series ''Big Little Lies''; the show utilizes a format purchased from [[Warner Bros.]] and [[Warner Bros. International Television Production]].

''Hakayat Aelat''. (tr. "A Family Story"). ''Hakayat Aelat'' is the Turkish version of the popular American series ''This Is Us''; the show utilizes a format purchased from [[20th Century Fox]].

''Al Jeel Al Thaleth''. (tr. "Dash of Smoke"). ''Al Jeel Al Thaleth'' is the Turkish version of the popular American series eagerly-awaited remake of the popular 90s award-winning drama series, ''Beverly Hills, 90210''; the show utilizes a format purchased from [[Paramount Global Distribution Group|Paramount Global Content Distribution]] and [[CBS]].


''Al Jeel Al Thaleth''. (tr. "Dash of Smoke"). ''Al Jeel Al Thaleth'' is the Turkish version of the popular American series eagerly-awaited remake of the popular 90s award-winning drama series, ''Beverly Hills, 90210''; the show utilizes a format purchased from [[Paramount Global Distribution Group]] and [[CBS]].
''Al Jeel Al Thaleth''. (tr. "Dash of Smoke"). ''Al Jeel Al Thaleth'' is the Turkish version of the popular American series eagerly-awaited remake of the popular 90s award-winning drama series, ''Beverly Hills, 90210''; the show utilizes a format purchased from [[Paramount Global Distribution Group]] and [[CBS]].

''Al Jeel Al Thaleth''. (tr. "Dash of Smoke"). ''Al Jeel Al Thaleth'' is the Turkish version of the popular American series eagerly-awaited remake of the popular 90s award-winning drama series, ''Beverly Hills, 90210''; the show utilizes a format purchased from [[Paramount Global Content Distribution]] and [[CBS]].

''Alam Al Motazawjin''. (tr. "The World of the Married"). ''Alam Al Motazawjin'' is the Korean version of the popular British BBC One's drama series ''Doctor Foster''; the show utilizes a format purchased from [[BBC Studios]].

''Alam Al Motazawjin''. (tr. "The World of the Married"). ''Alam Al Motazawjin'' is the Korean version of the popular British BBC One's drama series ''Doctor Foster''; the show utilizes a format purchased from [[BBC Worldwide]].


''Beauty Match: Tahadi Al Fashionista''. (tr. "Beauty Match"). ''Beauty Match: Tahadi Al Fashionista'' is the Based on the original format "Beauty Match" created by TF1 Production and licensed by Newen Distribution. Arabic version of the popular French series ''Beauty Match: le choc des influenceuses''; the show utilizes a format and created by purchased from [[TF1|TF1 Production]] and Newen Connect and format distributed and licensed by TF1 Formats and Newen Distribution.
''Beauty Match: Tahadi Al Fashionista''. (tr. "Beauty Match"). ''Beauty Match: Tahadi Al Fashionista'' is the Based on the original format "Beauty Match" created by TF1 Production and licensed by Newen Distribution. Arabic version of the popular French series ''Beauty Match: le choc des influenceuses''; the show utilizes a format and created by purchased from [[TF1|TF1 Production]] and Newen Connect and format distributed and licensed by TF1 Formats and Newen Distribution.
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''Asrar Al Zawaj''. (tr. "Evlilik Hakkında Her Şey"). ''Asrar Al Zawaj'' is the Turkish version of the popular award-winning British series ''The Split''; the show utilizes a format purchased from [[BBC Worldwide]], BASED ON THE ORIGINAL SERIES PRODUCED BY SISTER PICTURES IN ASSOCIATION WITH LITTLE CHICK AND DISTRIBUTED BY BBC STUDIOS.
''Asrar Al Zawaj''. (tr. "Evlilik Hakkında Her Şey"). ''Asrar Al Zawaj'' is the Turkish version of the popular award-winning British series ''The Split''; the show utilizes a format purchased from [[BBC Worldwide]], BASED ON THE ORIGINAL SERIES PRODUCED BY SISTER PICTURES IN ASSOCIATION WITH LITTLE CHICK AND DISTRIBUTED BY BBC STUDIOS.

''Hakayat Aelat''. (tr. "A Family Story"). ''Hakayat Aelat'' is the Turkish version of the popular American series ''This Is Us''; the show utilizes a format purchased from [[20th Century Fox Television]].


''Ittasel Bi Modeer A'mali''. (tr. "Call My Manager"). ''Ittasel Bi Modeer A'mali'' is the Turkish version of Based on the popular French series ''Call My Agent!'' aka ''Dix pour cent'', Based on the French series ''Call My Agent!'' aka ''Dix pour cent'' based on the original idea from Fanny Herrero. A MON VISION VIOSIN PRODUCTION and MOTION PRODUCTION co-production © 2015 MON VOISIN PRODUCTION/ MOTHER PRODUCTION; the show utilizes a format purchased from [[France Télévisions]].
''Ittasel Bi Modeer A'mali''. (tr. "Call My Manager"). ''Ittasel Bi Modeer A'mali'' is the Turkish version of Based on the popular French series ''Call My Agent!'' aka ''Dix pour cent'', Based on the French series ''Call My Agent!'' aka ''Dix pour cent'' based on the original idea from Fanny Herrero. A MON VISION VIOSIN PRODUCTION and MOTION PRODUCTION co-production © 2015 MON VOISIN PRODUCTION/ MOTHER PRODUCTION; the show utilizes a format purchased from [[France Télévisions]].
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* [[MBC Group]]
* [[MBC Group]]
* [[Television in the United Arab Emirates]]
* [[Television in the United Arab Emirates]]
* [[Shop]]
* [[Shopping (disambiguation)]]
* [[Shop (disambiguation)]]
* [[Free TV (MENA)]]
* [[List of music video television channels]]
* [[Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards]]
* [[Grammy Awards]]
* [[Teen Choice Awards]]
* [[Korean wave]]
* [[Korean drama]]
* [[K-drama]]
* [[K Drama]]
* [[Korean drama|K-dramas]]
* [[Korean drama|Korean dramas]]


== References ==
== References ==
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* [http://www.wanasah.com/ Wanasah]


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Revision as of 17:53, 23 December 2022

This article is about the Emirati television channel. For the Mauritian channel, see MBC Digital 4. For other uses, see MBC (disambiguation).
MBC 4
Current logo of MBC 4
Broadcast area
  • Middle East
  • North Africa
NetworkMiddle East Broadcasting Center
Headquarters
Programming
Language(s)
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Arabic
  • Korean
  • French
Picture format1080i HDTV
(downscaled to 16:9 576i for the SDTV feed) - free[1] (requires activation)[2]
free
Timeshift service
  • MBC 4 +1
  • MBC 4 +3
Ownership
OwnerMiddle East Broadcasting Center
Sister channels
History
Launched1 February 2005; 19 years ago (2005-02-01)
Links
Websitewww.mbc.net/mbc4
Availability
Terrestrial
Oqaab
(Afghanistan)
Digital		Channel 22
misc.

MBC 4 is the first free-to-air retail and shopping and women and drink and home shopping and food and drink and women's and girls and female and food and lifestyle television channel in the Middle East aired specifically for American programs. with its new look and dedication to Arab women, now houses an impressive collection of programs that cater to every woman’s wants, It airs social and feminine shows. ranging from The downside of this all is that MBC 2, MBC 3, MBC 4, MBC Action, and MBC Max all show year old movies and TV programs; most of them are re-runs and they all are edited: taking out all drug use, sexual content, and to cut it down to its time frame. It is one of the many spun off channels from the Middle East Broadcasting Center (MBC). targeted towards general women-oriented women and teenagers entertainment. It is owned by MBC Group. Subtitled in Arabic language, The channel also broadcasts MBC 4 shows, all subtitled in-house in Arabic, such as Lizzie McGuire, That's So Raven, Hannah Montana, Lassie, The Latest Buzz, Wizards of Waverly Place, The Sparticle Mystery, Holly's Heroes and the Power Rangers as well as both live action and animated feature films also with Arabic subtitles. The Channel also airs family shows and Family movies for younger audiences as well as the adult audiences and many others. MBC 4 also features live-action and animated feature films that are either aired with Arabic subtitles. the channel focuses on wide variety aspects of television shows. It also broadcasts news segments every day. mainly focuses on streaming gender-specific entertainment programs, i.e., movies, series and lifestyle programs, entertainment programs especially for women. Its programming is composed primarily of lifestyle and entertainment shows targeted to upscale women. MBC 4 more tends to Arab women, latest entertainment news including celebrity, music, TV, BAFTA Awards, BAFTA, SAG Awards, BRIT Awards, Brit Awards, Grammy Awards and more. entertainment news and videos for the Hollywood latest movie, music, TV and celebrity headlines, celebrities' red carpet looks from the Oscars, Kids' Choice Awards, Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, Kids' Choice Awards Abu Dhabi, Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards Abu Dhabi, Golden Globes, Emmys, entertainment news, behind the scences, filmmaking, filmmaker, director, spotlight, on-set, lifestyle, glamour, lifestyle, reality shows, entertainment, music, health, fashion, cooking, reality television, morning shows, fitness, a talent competition show, to gossip and celebrity news to say the least. entertainment programs like - general entertainment, drama, diversified female programs, films, music, comedy, entertainment show that brings audience the latest music videos, music charts updates, news of movie releases, music concerts and upcoming albums, national and International ceremonies and festivals. It covers beauty pageants, music and movie festivals and award Ceremonies such as The Golden Globes, The Emmys, The Oscars, The American Music Awards, The Grammys, entertainment news, providing coverage of events and celebrities, interviews and inside looks at upcoming film and television, Entertainment newsmagazine, Hollywood entertainment industry, exclusive set visits, first looks at upcoming film and television projects, and one-on-one interviews with actors, musicians and other entertainment personalities and newsmakers, entertainment industry, providing coverage of events and celebrities; interviews and insider previews of upcoming film and television. Its main musical and music and target demographic is teenagers, high school and college students and young adults. In the years since its inception, it significantly toned down its focus on music in favor of original reality programming for teenagers and young adults. It has special partnerships with competing for a record contract with Vevo, Republic Records, Universal Music Group and Sony Music. and many other independent labels, in addition to international majors labels such as Sony, Universal and Warner Music Group. reality shows, talk shows, K-dramas, Turkish and Latin dramas dubbed in Arabic, Western dramas, Hollywood, Hollywood began in Los Angeles television series and movies as well as infotainment shows.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16] It was launched on 1 February 2005 at 5:00 P.M. (GMT). Middle Eastern version of the American CBS Channel, launched in 2005, is the Arab world's first channel geared exclusively toward women and young Arab families. Before this channel was launched, all its shows were formerly on Channel 2. However, a few years after launching Channel 2, now known as MBC 2, all programs except for the movies were separated into MBC 4, so that MBC 2 is now solely a 24-hour film channel. In spite of this separation, MBC 4 did later broadcast its own selection of films, although only two films weekly at most, and the films are usually of the romantic genre. MBC 4 is now broadcasting the popular American television series Days of our Lives, Grey's Anatomy and Desperate Housewives . Unlike its sister channel MBC Action, MBC 4 is aimed mostly at female audiences, although many shows on MBC 4 are relatively ambiguous anyway. It is owned by the Saudi Arabian businessman Waleed Al Ibrahim. It broadcasts top-rated Western series programming and began a terrestrial area in Doha. Before this channel was launched, all its shows were formerly on Channel 2 specifically for American programs. However, a few years after launching Channel 2, now known as MBC 2, all programs except for the Hollywood movies were separated into MBC 4, so that MBC 2 is now solely a 24-hour film channel. In spite of this separation, MBC 4 did later broadcast its own selection of films. MBC 4 is now broadcasting the popular American television series Days of Our Lives, Grey's Anatomy and Desperate Housewives. Unlike its sister channel MBC Action. It is owned by the Saudi Arabian businessman Waleed Al Ibrahim.

MBC 4 only shows Maghrib prayer in some cities, including Qatar.

MBC 4 HD launched on 1 July 2011.

Overview and programming

Main article: List of programmes broadcast by MBC 4

MBC Group continues to evolve and deliver the latest in Global Entertainment and content by airing most recent series in the US, in addition to new episodes of existing series that have just been released. This dynamic strategy will affect two of MBC Group’s channels, namely MBC Action and MBC 4 and have commenced on January 15th. Both Channel offerings will now consist of a 7-day “daily” block of the best in International shows and will offer their viewers an exclusive destination for the most-anticipated TV shows, for free.

“MBC Group’s contemporary strategy is testament to our dedication to providing our loyal viewers with content that is up-to-date and puts them on par with the Global scale of entertainment. It further distinguishes our channels as the ultimate destinations for the latest in International drama, delivered free to the Arab world,” commented Ali Jaber, Group TV Director at MBC Group.

The new and updated series will be aired from Saturdays to Wednesdays while Thursdays and Fridays are allocated to the current running series, with DOUBLE UPS, for viewers to eventually catch up with the updated episodes/seasons.

The new content on MBC 4 include: American Idol (Season 11), Pretty Little Liars (Season 2), Ringer (Season 1), The Secret Circle (Season 1), Ringer, The Ringer‚ Secret Circle‚ The Secret Circle, The Ringer (Season 1), Secret Circle (Season 1), The Vampire Diaries (Season 3), The Good Wife (Season 3), 90210 (Season 4), Nesaa Haerat, Nesa'a Ha'erat, Mad Men (Season 5); while the new content on MBC Action will include: Hawaii FIVE-o (Season 2), The Mentalist (Season 4), Nikita (Season 2), NCIS (Season 9), WWE, and Alcatraz, a brand new US series, the latest from JJ Abrams.

The new content on MBC 4 include: American Idol (Season 11), Pretty Little Liars (Season 2), Ringer (Season 1), The Secret Circle (Season 1), The Ringer (Season 1)‚ Ringer, The Ringer‚ Secret Circle‚ Secret Circle (Season 1)‚ The Secret Circle, The Vampire Diaries (Season 3), The Good Wife (Season 3), 90210 (Season 4), Nesaa Haerat, Nesa'a Ha'erat, Mad Men (Season 5); IN late 2009, MBC 4 began airing new Western and Turkish series in a "day-and-date" strategy, providing viewers in the MENA region with US & Turkey drama series, less than a week after their latest episode's premiere in the United States and Turkey. These series include: American Idol, Elementary, The Doctors, Entertainment Tonight, Beauty Match, Al Anisa Farah, Madd Wa Jazr, Qawa'ed Al Talaq Al 45, Nisa Hairat, Nesaa Haerat, The Talk, The Dr. Oz Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Late Show with David Letterman, The Insider, The Good Wife, The Vampire Diaries, Ringer, The Secret Circle, 90210, Nesa'a Ha'erat, and Pretty Little Liars.

In 2009, the channel began broadcasting the latest series to coincide with its broadcast in the United States of America and Turkey. Since its launch, the channel has been keen to show the latest and strongest Western and Turkish entertainment programmes.

Despite MBC 4's reputation for broadcasting mild films, it does however broadcast certain R-rated films, such as dramas and comedies like Me, Myself & Irene, albeit the audio was heavily edited since the film contained strong language. It is only important that films do not feature extreme visual violence, and sexual themes are mostly censored.

MBC 4 is the only channel in the Middle East to broadcast Days of Our Lives. The soap has since gained wide popularity in the region. All of the programs are subtitled to Arabic. MBC 4 also broadcasts the popular American television series Grey's Anatomy and Desperate Housewives .

Unlike its sister channel MBC Action, which attracts young male adults with action and thriller genre, MBC 4 features more dramatic and reality perspectives and attracts women viewership. However, the women viewership trend is disputed in recent transmissions. It is subtitled in Arabic language with exception of news segments. Due to screening wide variety television shows, MBC 4 focuses on reality shows, K-dramas, Turkish and Latin dramas dubbed in Arabic, Western dramas, and infotainment shows. MBC 4 is now broadcasting the popular American television series Grey's Anatomy and Desperate Housewives . MBC 4 is aimed mostly at female audiences, unlike its sister channel MBC Action. It is owned by the Saudi Arabian businessman Waleed Al Ibrahim.

MBC 4 started airing Nickelodeon & TeenNick & NickMusic & Nick at Nite shows including Victorious, iCarly, Sam & Cat, The Thundermans and Drake & Josh following the closure of Nickelodeon Arabia & TeenNick & NickMusic & Nick at Nite & MTV Middle East in 2011.

MBC 4 shows many Western shows, such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Charmed, to sitcoms like Friends and Malcolm in the Middle, Days of Our Lives, Grey's Anatomy and Desperate Housewives.

Notable Turkish and Mexican and Arabic shows include Sanawat Al Safsaf, Grand Hotel, Beauty Match, Al Anisa Farah, Madd Wa Jazr, Qawa'ed Al Talaq Al 45, Nisa Hairat, Nesaa Haerat, Fatma, Oghneyat Hob, Ba’at Al Ward, Khareef al Hob and Nesa'a Ha'erat.

MBC 4 displays American series, like Angel, Friends, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Glee‚ Lie to Me, Desperate Housewives and Masterchef Australia, and others all translated to Arabic., which features Hollywood movies and predominantly US television series. It also shows daily news from CBS, American programs like The Oprah Winfrey Show, and many more.

The channel mostly broadcasts American Hollywood movies but it also seldom features British, Canadian, French, Indian, Chinese and other foreign films. MBC 4 has managed to negotiate long-term deals with the top Hollywood studios, securing first-run right and ensuring a steady flow of the top box-office movies.

The new content on MBC 4 include: American Idol (Season 11), Pretty Little Liars (Season 2), The Ringer (Season 1)‚ Ringer, The Ringer‚ Secret Circle‚ Secret Circle (Season 1)‚ The Secret Circle, Ringer (Season 1), The Secret Circle (Season 1), Ringer, The Secret Circle, The Vampire Diaries (Season 3), The Good Wife (Season 3), 90210 (Season 4), Nesaa Haerat, Nesa'a Ha'erat, Mad Men (Season 5); Since late 2009, MBC 4 begun airing new Arabic and Western and Turkish series in a "day-and-date" strategy, aiming to provide viewers in the MENA region with fresh content, less than a week after their same day as the latest episode's premiere in the United States and Turkey and United Kingdom. These series include: Yalı Çapkını, Miss Farah, The 45 Rules of Divorce, Nisa Hairat, Sen Çal Kapımı, Life Unexpected, Al Anisa Farah, Ada Masalı, Madd Wa Jazr, Qawa'ed Al Talaq Al 45, Nesa'a Ha'erat, American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance, America's Got Talent, Mad Men, Kusursuz Kiracı, Umutsuz Ev Kadınları, Hellcats, The Good Wife, İntikam, Aşk Mantık İntikam, The Vampire Diaries, Ringer, The Secret Circle, Zemheri, 90210, Why Women Kill‚ Pretty Little Liars, Öğretmen, Elementary, Darmaduman, Hayat Bugün, La'bat al Hayaa, Al Jeel Al Thaleth, Sefirin Kızı, Benim Tatlı Yalanım, Merhaba Hayat‚ Baht Oyunu, Çarpışma, Benim Hala Umudum Var, 20 Dakika, Tatar Ramazan, Kurt Seyit ve Şura, Arıza, Son Yaz, Sana Söz, Kaderimin Yazıldığı Gün, Aziz, Bay Yanlış, "Mahkum - Şehrin Kralları", Evlilik Hakkında Her Şey, Tozluyaka, Menajerimi Ara, Beauty Match, Cam Tavanlar, and Medcezir.

The channel also broadcasts MBC 4 shows, all subtitled in-house in Arabic, such as The Sparticle Mystery, Lizzie McGuire, That's So Raven, Hannah Montana, Lassie, The Latest Buzz, Wizards of Waverly Place, Holly's Heroes and the Power Rangers, and many others.

In terms of Western content, the channel airs many popular series like Grey's Anatomy, Dr. Oz, The Doctors, The Talk, Days of Our Lives, Entertainment Tonight, The Insider, Hell's Kitchen, How I Met Your Mother, Life Unexpected, Project Runway, 30 Rock, Medium, The Office, Late Show with David Letterman, and others. All series are edited for content and include Literary Arabic subtitles.

Other MBC 4 shows include popular Turkish and Arabic dramas like Al Anisa Farah. (tr. "Jane the Virgin"). Al Anisa Farah is the Arabic version of the popular American series Jane the Virgin; the show utilizes a format purchased from Electus International.

Sanawat Al Safsaf. (tr. "Daydreaming"). Sanawat Al Safsaf is the Turkish version of the popular American series Dawson's Creek; the show utilizes a format purchased from Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony Pictures Television International.

Nisa Hairat (tr. "Desperate Housewives"). Nisa Hairat is the Turkish version of the popular American series Desperate Housewives; the show utilizes a format purchased from The Walt Disney Company and ABC Studios.

Nesa’a Ha’erat (tr. "Desperate Housewives"). Nesa’a Ha’erat is the Turkish version of the popular American series Desperate Housewives; the show utilizes a format purchased from The Walt Disney Company and ABC Studios.

Marhaban Bel Hayat (tr. "Merhaba Hayat"). Marhaban Bel Hayat is the Turkish version of the popular American series Private Practice; the show utilizes a format purchased from The Walt Disney Company and ABC Studios.

Intiqam (tr. "Revenge"). Intiqam is the Turkish version of the popular American series Revenge; the show utilizes a format purchased from The Walt Disney Company and ABC Studios.

Nesaa Haerat (tr. "Desperate Housewives"). Nesaa Haerat is the Turkish version of the popular American series Desperate Housewives; the show utilizes a format purchased from The Walt Disney Company and ABC Studios.

Madd Wa Jazr. (tr. "The O.C."). Madd Wa Jazr is the Turkish version of the popular American series The O.C.; the show utilizes a format purchased from Warner Bros. and Warner Bros. International Television Production.

Qawa'ed Al Talaq Al 45. (tr. "The 45 Rules of Divorce"). Qawa'ed Al Talaq Al 45 is the Arabic version of the popular American series Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce; the show utilizes a format purchased from NBCUniversal.

La'bat al Hayaa. (tr. "Life Today"). La'bat al Hayaa is the Turkish version of the popular American series New Amsterdam; the show utilizes a format purchased from NBCUniversal.

Grand Hotel (tr. "Grand Hotel"). Grand Hotel is the Mexican version of the popular Spanish series Gran Hotel; the show utilizes a format purchased from Bambú Producciones and Beta Film GmbH.

Al Halwa Al Saghirat Al Kadhab. (tr. "Sweet Little Liars"). Al Halwa Al Saghirat Al Kadhab is the Turkish version of the popular American series Pretty Little Liars; the show utilizes a format purchased from Warner Bros. and Warner Bros. International Television Production.

Stiletto Vendetta. (tr. "Stiletto Vendetta"). Stiletto Vendetta is the Turkish version of the popular American series Big Little Lies; the show utilizes a format purchased from Warner Bros. and Warner Bros. International Television Production.

Hakayat Aelat. (tr. "A Family Story"). Hakayat Aelat is the Turkish version of the popular American series This Is Us; the show utilizes a format purchased from 20th Century Fox.

Al Jeel Al Thaleth. (tr. "Dash of Smoke"). Al Jeel Al Thaleth is the Turkish version of the popular American series eagerly-awaited remake of the popular 90s award-winning drama series, Beverly Hills, 90210; the show utilizes a format purchased from Paramount Global Content Distribution and CBS.

Al Jeel Al Thaleth. (tr. "Dash of Smoke"). Al Jeel Al Thaleth is the Turkish version of the popular American series eagerly-awaited remake of the popular 90s award-winning drama series, Beverly Hills, 90210; the show utilizes a format purchased from Paramount Global Distribution Group and CBS.

Al Jeel Al Thaleth. (tr. "Dash of Smoke"). Al Jeel Al Thaleth is the Turkish version of the popular American series eagerly-awaited remake of the popular 90s award-winning drama series, Beverly Hills, 90210; the show utilizes a format purchased from Paramount Global Content Distribution and CBS.

Alam Al Motazawjin. (tr. "The World of the Married"). Alam Al Motazawjin is the Korean version of the popular British BBC One's drama series Doctor Foster; the show utilizes a format purchased from BBC Studios.

Alam Al Motazawjin. (tr. "The World of the Married"). Alam Al Motazawjin is the Korean version of the popular British BBC One's drama series Doctor Foster; the show utilizes a format purchased from BBC Worldwide.

Beauty Match: Tahadi Al Fashionista. (tr. "Beauty Match"). Beauty Match: Tahadi Al Fashionista is the Based on the original format "Beauty Match" created by TF1 Production and licensed by Newen Distribution. Arabic version of the popular French series Beauty Match: le choc des influenceuses; the show utilizes a format and created by purchased from TF1 Production and Newen Connect and format distributed and licensed by TF1 Formats and Newen Distribution.

Ishq Manteq Intiqam. (tr. "Love Logic Revenge"). Ishq Manteq Intiqam is the Turkish version of the popular South Korean series Cunning Single Lady; the show utilizes a format purchased from Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation.

Al Mo'allem. (tr. "The Teacher"). Al Mo'allem is the Turkish version of the popular Japanese series Mr. Hiiragi's Homeroom; the show utilizes a format purchased from Nippon Television Network System.

Mahkum. (tr. "Mahkum"). Mahkum is the Turkish version of the popular Korean series Innocent Defendant; the show utilizes a format purchased from Seoul Broadcasting System.

Asrar Al Zawaj. (tr. "Evlilik Hakkında Her Şey"). Asrar Al Zawaj is the Turkish version of the popular award-winning British series The Split; the show utilizes a format purchased from BBC Studios.

Asrar Al Zawaj. (tr. "Evlilik Hakkında Her Şey"). Asrar Al Zawaj is the Turkish version of the popular award-winning British series The Split; the show utilizes a format purchased from BBC Worldwide.

Asrar Al Zawaj. (tr. "Evlilik Hakkında Her Şey"). Asrar Al Zawaj is the Turkish version of the popular award-winning British series The Split; the show utilizes a format purchased from BBC Studios, BASED ON THE ORIGINAL SERIES PRODUCED BY SISTER PICTURES IN ASSOCIATION WITH LITTLE CHICK AND DISTRIBUTED BY BBC STUDIOS.

Asrar Al Zawaj. (tr. "Evlilik Hakkında Her Şey"). Asrar Al Zawaj is the Turkish version of the popular award-winning British series The Split; the show utilizes a format purchased from BBC Worldwide, BASED ON THE ORIGINAL SERIES PRODUCED BY SISTER PICTURES IN ASSOCIATION WITH LITTLE CHICK AND DISTRIBUTED BY BBC STUDIOS.

Hakayat Aelat. (tr. "A Family Story"). Hakayat Aelat is the Turkish version of the popular American series This Is Us; the show utilizes a format purchased from 20th Century Fox Television.

Ittasel Bi Modeer A'mali. (tr. "Call My Manager"). Ittasel Bi Modeer A'mali is the Turkish version of Based on the popular French series Call My Agent! aka Dix pour cent, Based on the French series Call My Agent! aka Dix pour cent based on the original idea from Fanny Herrero. A MON VISION VIOSIN PRODUCTION and MOTION PRODUCTION co-production © 2015 MON VOISIN PRODUCTION/ MOTHER PRODUCTION; the show utilizes a format purchased from France Télévisions.

Ittasel Bi Modeer A'mali. (tr. "Call My Manager"). Ittasel Bi Modeer A'mali is the Turkish version of Based on the popular French series Call My Agent! aka Dix pour cent Based on the French series Call My Agent! aka Dix pour cent based on the original idea from Fanny Herrero. A MON VISION VIOSIN PRODUCTION and MOTION PRODUCTION co-production © 2015 MON VOISIN PRODUCTION/ MOTHER PRODUCTION; the show utilizes a format purchased from France Télévisions.

Ittasel Bi Modeer A'mali. (tr. "Call My Manager"). Ittasel Bi Modeer A'mali is the Turkish version of Based on the popular French series Call My Agent! aka Dix pour cent; the show utilizes a format purchased from France Télévisions.

Fatma, Oghneyat Hob (tr. "Love Song"), Ba’at Al Ward (tr. "Seller of the flowers"), Khareef al Hob (tr. "Autumn of Love") and Nesa’a Ha’erat (tr. "Desperate Housewives"). Nesa’a Ha’erat is the Turkish version of the popular American series Desperate Housewives; the show utilizes a format purchased from The Walt Disney Company.

Nisa Hairat (tr. "Desperate Housewives"). Nisa Hairat is the Turkish version of the popular American series Desperate Housewives; the show utilizes a format purchased from The Walt Disney Company.

Most of the action and drama shows that was broadcast's in MBC 4 is now being transferd to the new channel MBC Action

MBC 4 also shows American news, it also shows a movie every Thursday and Friday.

MBC 4 also shows American news, it also shows a movie every Friday and Saturday.

MBC 4 also shows American news, it also shows a weekend movie every Thursday and Friday.

MBC 4 also shows American news, it also shows a weekend movie every Friday and Saturday.

All Turkish series are dubbed into Syrian Arabic.

MBC 4 shut down its analog signal on 13 February 2012.

Since 2011 during the Maghrib prayer, shows advertisements locally for viewers outside and in Qatar that uses satellite services. For example, during the prayer, did not shown it; instead, shows many advertisements for viewers in some cities. However, in very rare instance, when is shown on digital television by using SDTV in PAL format picture, the Maghrib prayer is shown. It also available only for digital television formatting in several cities.

MBC 4 also shows a film every Thursday (as the Girls Only Night Movie) and Friday (as the Friday Night Movie). The live-action TeenNick shows originally aired in English with Arabic subtitles.

TeenNick

TeenNick logo

TeenNick is a video on demand channel for Arab that airs Nickelodeon's live-action TV series. It airs reruns of old and new Nickelodeon programming in English with Arabic subtitles. The live-action TeenNick shows originally aired in English with Arabic subtitles.

Channel periods

The channel MBC 4 periods, which are: Toddlers Time. The channel uses these periods, publicly, to categorize the shows aired on the channel. However, some shows are uncategorized, such as the teenagers (or teen) live action shows, and the night movies which can be only seen on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Uncategorized shows

Uncategorized Shows can be divided to (e.g. Power Rangers, That's so Raven, Hannah Montana), and lastly the night movie, which is only shown on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The other popular Jetix show is Power Rangers. They have aired different power rangers, e.g. the most recent Jungle fury, others are Ninja storm, SPD etc.

Current Disney Channel shows

The current Disney Channel series airing are: That's So Raven, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, Phil of the Future and Hannah Montana. And the most important thing is Darcy's wild life and more recently Wizards of Waverly Place, although these shows are not explicitly part of the Disney on '4 segment due to being live-actions shows, and are usually placed with the other live-action series featured on MBC 4, Jetix on Action.

See also

References

  1. ^ mbc.net: MBC channels will continue to be free to air in HD and regular TV with no monthly subscription or card; same free access.
  2. ^ mbc.net: You will NOT be able to watch MBC channels in HD if you do not activate your decoder
  3. ^ "زواج مصلحة - MBC 4 - MBC.net". 13 February 2018. Archived from the original on 13 February 2018. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  4. ^ "زواج مصلحة". MBC.net (in Arabic). Retrieved 7 August 2017.
  5. ^ "MBC Group". MBC 4. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  6. ^ "كل ما يخص السينما العالمية من كواليس وأخبار تشاهدونها في العديد من البرامج على #MBC4". YouTube.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  7. ^ "💎Top Live Performances of All Time🎤". YouTube.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  8. ^ "شاهد بث مباشر لقناة MBC4 مجاناً وعلى مدار الساعة". YouTube.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  9. ^ "ARD AL HOB MBC4". YouTube.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 28 January 2019.
  10. ^ "ANNISA FARAH IMAGE -MBC4". YouTube.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 30 December 2019.
  11. ^ "Anisa Farah Finale MBC4". YouTube.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 23 January 2020.
  12. ^ "BEAUTY MATCH - MBC4". YouTube.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  13. ^ "HOB ABR AL ZAMAN PROMO MBC4". YouTube.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 4 March 2020.
  14. ^ "THE AGE OF ADALINE". YouTube.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 6 December 2018.
  15. ^ "FEARLESS WOMEN NIGHT - MBC4". YouTube.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 6 December 2018.
  16. ^ "Stuck in love - MBC4". YouTube.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 30 December 2018.

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