MBC GROUP

Overview

MBC GROUP is the largest media company in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), dedicated to enriching lives through information and entertainment. Founded in 1991 in London, it launched MBC1, the first independent free-to-air pan-Arab channel. The company moved its headquarters to Dubai in 2002 and then to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2022, reflecting its growing influence in the region.

Operating more than 19 free-to-air satellite TV channels and three radio stations, MBC GROUP offers a wide range of content, including original productions, movies, and live TV through its leading streaming platform, Shahid. The group serves over 165 million viewers across the MENA region, focusing on Arabic content, innovation, and cultural relevance.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +966 11 268 4444
• Website: mbc.net
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/mbcgroup

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Broadcast media
• TV channels
• Production and content development
• Streaming services, including the Shahid platform
• Radio stations and live TV
• Arabic content localization and cultural representation
• Original productions and movies
• Media partnerships and regional expansion
• Media innovation and technology adoption
• Media analytics and audience engagement
• Talent nurturing and development (e.g., MBC Academy)
• Multi-platform media strategy
• Media rights, licensing, and distribution
• Digital transformation and interactive services
• Community engagement, education, and training

Technologies Used

• AI
• ASP.NET
• Amazon AWS
• Amazon CloudFront
• Atlassian Cloud
• Google Play
• Google Tag Manager
• Microsoft Azure Monitor
• Microsoft Office 365
• Microsoft-IIS
• Mobile Friendly
• MongoDB
• Nginx
• Outlook
• Route 53
• Ruxit
• Salesforce
• Salesforce Live Agent
• Twitter Advertising
• VueJS
• iTunes

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• Public Investment Fund (PIF)