MBC Masr

MBC Masr
TypeSatellite television
CountryEgypt
Saudi Arabia
Broadcast areaMiddle East and North Africa (main audience free-to-air)
Horn of Africa (peripheral free-to-air via satellite)
HeadquartersCairo, Egypt
Programming
LanguageArabic
Picture format1080i (HDTV)
576i (SDTV)
Ownership
OwnerMBC Group
Sister channels
History
Launched9 November 2012 (2012-11-09)
Availability
Streaming media
MBC ShahidWatch Online (HD)
YouTubeOfficial YouTube channel

MBC Masr (Arabic: إم بي سي مصر) is a Saudi Arabian free-to-air television channel based in Egypt and owned by the MBC Group. It primarily targets Egyptian audiences and produces local shows and programs, alongside broadcasting acquired regional and international content.[1]

History

A ceremony was held in Cairo on 16 October 2012 to mark the channel’s establishment. The channel was officially launched on 9 November 2012 to serve Egyptian audiences. In subsequent years, sister channels MBC Masr 2 and MBC Masr Drama were introduced. The name Masr reflects the Arabic pronunciation of “Egypt".[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ Argaam (27 June 2024). "MBC Group still the leading general‑entertainment broadcaster in Saudi Arabia". Argaam. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
  2. ^ "MBC Group launches Egypt-based channel". Al Arabiya. 10 November 2012.