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Arabsat Satellite TV Channels
The Arabsat constellation of satellites is located at 26 degrees east of south, and are primarily used for transmitting to the Middle East. However some of the signals can be picked up in Spain, even on an 80cm satellite dish.
Nilesat Satellite TV Channels
Many of the
television channels on Arabsat are also
available on Nilesat 7W, but i have found that these on Arabsat are much
stronger
There are a few free English audio television channels of interest on Arabsat, that you can view on any generic digital satellite receiver. These include BBC World News.
However the bonus of the Arabsat system is that you can receive the MBC and FOX group of channels. These have many English TV programmes on them, many from the USA and UK.
MBC is a group of free to air channels provide many films and tv programmes in English. There are four channels that show action drama and movies during the day. However the only drawback being that they do have Arabic subtitles! The channels include MBC 2, MBC 4, MBC Action, MBC Max.
Fox Movies is a dedicated free to air movie channel, showing the 20th Century Fox movie catalogue.
Dubai One is a channel that shows many US dramas and action series.
For more information as to the programmes these channels show, check out the TV guides via the menu.
The table below shows which channels are available on the Arabsat and Nilesat satellites that carry English language programmes.
Arabsat Nilesat MBC Satellite TV Channels
| General and Entertainment Channels | Arabsat | Nilesat |
| MBC1 | Yes | Yes |
| MBC2 | Yes | Yes |
| MBC3 | Yes | Yes |
| MBC4 | Yes | Yes |
| MBC Action | Yes | Yes |
| MBC Persia | Yes | Yes |
| Fox Series | Yes | Yes |
| Fox Movies | Yes | Yes |
| Dubai One | Yes | Yes |
| Luxe TV | Yes | |
| Bahrain TV Channel 55 | Yes | |
| KTV 2 (Kuwait TV) | Yes | Yes |
| City 7 TV | Yes | |
| News Channels | ||
| Al Jazeera English | Yes | Yes |
| BBC World (Arabic) | Yes | |
| BBC World (Middle East) | Yes | Yes |
| EuroNews | Yes | Yes |
| CNN International Europe | Yes | |
| France 24 | Yes | Yes |
| CNBC | Yes | |
| Music Channels | ||
| MTV Arabia | Yes | Yes |
| Childrens Channels | ||
| Space Toon English | Yes | |
The MBC channels (MBC1,MBC2,MBC3,MBC4, MBC Action and MBC Max) are available on the following satellite frequencies:
Arabsat / Badr 4/6 (26 east)
Frequency 11919
Polarisation H
Symbol Rate 27500
FEC 3/4
Nilesat 101 / 102 (7 West)
Frequency 11938
Polarisation V
Symbol Rate 27500
FEC 3/4
Fox Movies is available on the following satellite frequencies:
Arabsat / Badr 4/6 (26 east)
Frequency 11843
Polarisation H
Symbol Rate 27500
FEC 3/4
Nilesat 101 / 102 (7 West)
Frequency 11766
Polarisation H
Symbol Rate 27500
FEC 5/6
Fox Series is available on the following satellite frequencies:
Arabsat / Badr 4/6 (26 east)
Frequency 11843
Polarisation H
Symbol Rate 27500
FEC 3/4
Nilesat 101 / 102 (7 West)
Frequency 12130
Polarisation V
Symbol Rate 27500
FEC 5/6
Dubai One is available on the following satellite frequencies:
Arabsat / Badr 4/6 (26 east) Frequency 12130
Polarisation V
Symbol Rate 27500
FEC 3/4
Nilesat 101 / 102 (7 West)
Frequency 11785
Polarisation V
Symbol Rate 27500
FEC 3/4
Arabsat / Nilesat Channel Guides
MBC 2 Channel Guide
MBC 4 Channel Guide
MBC Max Channel Guide
MBC Action Channel Guide
Fox Movies Channel Guide
Fox Series Channel Guide
Dubai One Channel Guide
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MBC Max is a 24 hour film channel. It broadcasts middle of the road film
content for family viewing. Broadcast movies contain little if any,
swearing, violence or, sexual content. The aim of MBC Max is to offer more
choice of films with the intention of broadcasting a greater number of film
premieres and 'first-time-on-TV' movies.
MBC Action is a 24 hour film and TV series channel. It broadcasts films from
the 'action' genre and a wide variety of action-packed TV series aimed
specifically at male audiences. Some of the broadcast movies contain
swearing, violence and sexual content.
MBC Persia is (mainly) a 24 hour film channel offering the best in global
movies around the clock from a wide range of blockbusters of all genres such
as comedy, action, drama, romance and others, but it also features some of
the top American TV series. Mainly shows movies that are suitable for family
viewing
MBC2 is a 24 hour film channel broadcasting (mainly) American Hollywood
movies, but it also, occasionally features British, Canadian, French,
Indian, Chinese and other foreign films. MBC 2 has long-term deals with
several top Hollywood studios, securing first-run right and ensuring a
steady flow of the top box-office movies.
MBC4 is a 24 hour broadcaster of popular American television series and
programmes with a couple of weekly films (mainly romantic) thrown in for
good measure. A major deal with Warner Bros. ensures that all the top
American TV series are aired on MBC4. Programming is slanted towards female
audiences and family viewing
Fox Movies is a 24 hour film channel. Broadcasting films from all genres -
comedy, drama, action, sci-fi, horror and thrillers. Given its connections
to Hollywood through 20th Century Fox Studios, Fox Movies offers an
excellent choice of movies. Some of the broadcast movies contain swearing,
violence and sexual content
Fox Series is a 24 hour general entertainment TV channel entirely dedicated
to the best of television series. The channel provides smart entertainment
with an edge to viewers across the Middle East. The Fox Series Channel is a
Middle Eastern version of the American Fox Channel and offers viewers a
sensational line-up of award-winning television series.
Dubai One is a 24 hour general entertainment TV channel broadcasting
(mainly, but not exclusively) syndicated programming from America,
occasionally showing programmes from the United Kingdom and Australia. In
addition, Dubai One TV currently offers three movies per night.
Nilesat / Arabsat satellite installations require a small satellite dish, LNB and Free to air (FTA) satellite receiver. We can supply and install these systems costing from 200 euros.