MBC Group Company Description
MBC Group operates as a media company in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, North Africa, and internationally.
It broadcasts various TV channels, such as MBC1 entertainment channel; MBC2, a Hollywood movies channel; MBC3 kid’s channel; MBC4 channel that broadcasts various Turkish, Korean, Spanish, and Arabic-language dramas; MBC Cinq, which broadcasts content from North African region’s cultural and historical heritage; MBC Action channel that offers international programs, sports segments, car shows, and movies; MBC MAX, a movie channel; and MBC Drama, an Arabic drama series channel.
The company also broadcasts MBC MASR and MBC MASR 2 entertainment channels; MBC IRAQ, which provides premium content for Iraq; MBC Bollywood, a Bollywood entertainment channel; MBC Persia, which provides TV dramas, comedies, talent shows, and Hollywood and Bollywood movies in Farsi; WANASAH TV, a music channel; MBC+ VARIETY, a general entertainment channel; and MBC+ DRAMA, an on-demand Arabic series channel.
In addition, the company operates MBC FM, Panorama FM, Loud FM, and MBC MOOD radio stations; Shahid, an Arabic streaming platform; MBC STUDIOS, a production house; MBC ACADEMY, an educational and training platform for media and production; MBC TALENT, a creative community agency for media and entertainment sectors; WIZZO, a mobile gaming app; GOBX, for free-to-air channels; DREAM, a competition that offers prizes; and FlashWin, a web-based game.
Further, it offers artist, producer, and talent management; music publishing, touring, and merchandising; advertising and content solutions; event and exhibition management, and media content production services; and e-commerce services, such as technical management of websites and mobile applications, as well as brokerage, production, and distribution of artwork.
The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. MBC Group operates as a subsidiary of Al Istedamah Holding Company.
Country | Saudi Arabia |
Founded | 1991 |
Industry | Broadcasting |
Sector | Communication Services |
CEO | Samuel James Barnett |
Contact Details
Address: 3237, Abu al-Qasim al-Majriti Riyadh, 12511 Saudi Arabia | |
Phone | 966 11 268 4444 |
Website | mbc.net |
Stock Details
Ticker Symbol | 4072 |
Exchange | Saudi Stock Exchange |
Fiscal Year | January - December |
Reporting Currency | SAR |
ISIN Number | SA15U0CHVK19 |
SIC Code | 4833 |
Key Executives
Name | Position |
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Samuel James Barnett | Chief Executive Officer |
Hussam Alnouri | Chief Financial Officer |
Joseph Igoe | Chief Operating Officer |