MBC Group Launches MBC5: New Satellite Channel Targets Maghreb Audience

A channel unlike any other. MBC5 is a new channel that will be exclusively devoted to the Maghreb countries, according to an MBC Group press release. Its satellite launch will be effective on Saturday, September 21 in the evening with the broadcast of the first episode of the fifth season of "The voice" (exclusively on MBC5 for the Maghreb public).

MBC5 will contribute in a more efficient and targeted way to local productions. Similarly, the new channel will strengthen the mutual benefits between producers and directors.

Several thematic programs have already been concocted. These include "Khaled w Hbabou", a variety show, "Dar Darkoum, a comedy, "Jwabek Dahab", a competition, "Asrar Nissae", a social program focused on the life and secrets of a group of friends, "Kheli balek men Fifi", humor, "Jalassat maa Najat", a social-entertainment program, "Jalassat Faniya", a Med Production production, "Strike", "Sa3a Saida" and, finally, the talk show that will welcome every day the great stars of singing and art from the different Maghreb countries.