The Arabic television channels now available in the United States may 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 don’t know them, I will list the Arabic channels here.
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ABU DHABI is a 24-hour Arabic-language general entertainment channel and is considered one of the most respected channels in the Middle East. Abu Dhabi offers Arab-Americans an exciting slate of diverse programming including news, current affairs, movies, fashion, sports and much more.
AL ARABIYA is one of the leading 24-hour pan-Arab news channels serving Arab audiences around the world. Al Arabiya’s news programming includes politics, business, current affairs, financial updates and top sports.
AL YAZERA 24 hours a day and exclusively on DISH Network, Al Jazeera is the leading Arabic news channel in the Middle East, offering news from around the world. Al Jazeera has a wide selection of uncensored political documentaries and talk shows.
ALZIKR 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 mix of Arabic and multi-language programming consisting of miniseries, dramas, movies, sports (live and recorded soccer events direct from the Middle East) and talk shows.
ART FILMS presents programming in Arabic 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 24/7 Arabic 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 of the Arabic branch of DISH Network.
DUBAI SATELLITE CHANNEL offers a variety of UAE TV entertainment including the best sporting events, latest 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 football leagues from different continents, international speedboat races, horse racing and more.
ESC-1 Live from Egypt, ESC-1 presents a host of television entertainment, including the Egyptian Soccer 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 Muslim audiences. Iqraa’s programming includes documentaries, live talk shows, dramas, cultural and educational programs.
LMA 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 offering includes general entertainment shows like “Aalam”, sitcoms like “CBM”, talk shows including “Kalam”, game shows, detailed news, social shows and children’s programming.
ARABIAN MELODY Broadcast from Egypt, it is the most watched 24-hour 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 shows including “Al Masa’iya” which has a very loyal following throughout the Arab world, top documentaries like “Ahzab Lubnan”, provocative talk shows and programs updated. sports and business programs
NEWTV a 24-hour Arabic-language station broadcasting from Lebanon, it 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.
NILE DRAMA 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 offering over 35 hours of live Orbit productions per week. Al-Yawm offers the smartest fashion tips, intimate beauty care tips, the best recipes and lighthearted comedy shows. Orbit Al-Yawm’s main programs include Oyoun Beirut and Al-Qahira Al-Yawm.
ORBIT SEEN (the channel of the series) is the first 24-hour Arabic themed channel of its kind in the region, presenting the best Arabic 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.
ROTANA 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 movies, as well as movie news and entertainment shows, including “The Hala Show,” hosted by Dr. Hala Sarhan.
ROTANA MOOSSIKA channel is an Arabic variety/entertainment channel dedicated to music videos, shows, concerts and festivals. Rotana Moossika has compiled the world’s largest library of Arabic music 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 brings state-of-the-art digitally restored classic Arabic movies to millions of viewers around the world. Enjoy the legendary stars and singers: Om Kalthoum, Halim and Fairouz, as well as the popular program “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 news clip from the Middle East, watch detailed coverage of the same event. It’s like bringing your homeland into your living room.