ARABIC VERSION OF NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LAUNCHED IN ABU DHABI

As a world renowned TV channel and magazine, the National Geographic, which is aired in English is now available in Arabic. Having recently announced the strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi Media Company, for the launch of the free-to-air National Geographic Channel Abu Dhabi, National Geographic is now available in Arabic on Arabset and Nilesat.  The launching of the channel is a remarkable step forward for the region, as it largely underserved when it comes to factual and scientific channels. The new channel will showcase program covering all aspects of the planet and will target discerning, educated audiences who desire to know about the world, cultures, wildlife and more. It will offer three main themes between 6pm and 9pm (UAE) and will include programs such as megastructures, megacities, megafactories and megamovers. A different theme will also be developed for viewers under the ‘Theme week’ slot, which will include fight science and food and travel. Even though the channel is dubbed in Arabic it represents an important step forward for the UAE by bringing information and awareness about the planet to viewers who may not have previously watched the program. In addition to watching National Geographic Abu Dhabi on TV, viewers can also interact with the channel via a dedicated website www.natgeotv.ae With comprehensive information on programming, highlights, online games and a community section where viewers can ‘ask the experts,’ contribute to online polls and enter competitions, the launch of National Geographic Abu Dhabi will no doubt be welcomed by a whole range of viewers across the country.