Capital Broadcasting Center
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| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Middle East |
| Programming | |
| Language | Egyptian Arabic |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | United Media Services (UMS) |
| Sister channels | CBC Drama CBC Sofra Extra News Extra Live |
| History | |
| Launched | 2 July 2011 |
The Capital Broadcasting Center (Egyptian Arabic: مركز تلفزيون العاصمة) (CBC (Egyptian Arabic: سي بي سي)) is a satellite television network in Egypt that began on 2 July 2011.[1] It is owned by the United Media Services (UMS).[2] The network broadcasts entertainment, drama and general political programs.[3][4]
Overview
[edit]Founded on 2 July 2011, the Capital Broadcasting Center is considered a major satellite television networks in Egypt and the Arab world, boasting a distinguished collection of general and specialized satellite channels.[5][6]
The Capital Broadcasting Center offers viewers a diverse range of entertaining, and informative television content covering different aspects, such as; religious, political, economic, and social. Recognizing the importance and sensitivity of the current period in Egypt and the Arab world, the center understands the importance of addressing society, families, and individuals simultaneously, fulfilling their genuine need for knowledge. This approach empowers viewers to form their own opinions without imposition or guidance.[7]
Channels
[edit]The CBC network has launched several channels, including:
- CBC
- CBC Drama, a channel specializing in drama series
- CBC Sofra, a channel specializing in culinary arts
- Extra News, a news channel
- Extra Live, a news channel
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Arab Media Outlook 2011– 2015 (PDF). Dubai Press Club. 2012. ISBN 9789948165262. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
- ^ "Saudi PR giant to fund TV channels run by Egyptian intelligence, report says". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ Hanan Solyman (28 July 2013). "Egypt's Revolution Media: A Question of Credibility". Emaj Magazine. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
- ^ "TV Stations Multiply as Egyptian Censorship Falls". The New York Times. 13 July 2011. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
- ^ The Report: Egypt 2012. Oxford Business Group. 2012. ISBN 978-1-907065-65-1.
- ^ Elsheikh, Dalia (9 April 2018). Campaign Professionalism during Egypt’s 2012 Presidential Election. Springer. ISBN 978-3-319-75954-8.
- ^ "اليوم.. انطلاق الموسم الرابع من "Shark Tank Egypt" على CBC وWatch it". مصراوي.كوم (in Arabic). Retrieved 10 March 2026.
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