Al-Nahar (TV network)
| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Middle East, Canada |
| Affiliates | Al-Nahar FM |
| Headquarters | Cairo, Egypt |
| Programming | |
| Picture format | 480p (SDTV, 2011–2016) 720p (SDTV, 2016–present) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Trenta for Art Production and Distribution (Egyptian version)[1] Ethnic Channels Group (Canadian version) |
| Sister channels | Al-Nahar +2 (also known as Al-Nahar One +2) Al-Nahar Ryada Al-Nahar Drama Al-Nahar Drama +2 Al-Nahar Movies Al-Nahar Al-Youm Al-Nahar Noor Al-Nahar Cinema Al-Nahar Enty Al-Nahar Emarat TV Al-Nahar Türk Al-Nahar Kids Al-Nahar Mousica Al-Nahar Clip Al-Nahar Masriya Al-Nahar Aflam Al-Nahar Plus Al-Nahar Economic Al-Nahar Classic Al-Nahar Comedy Al-Nahar Khalejia Al-Nahar Tarab Al-Nahar FM Al-Nahar Zaman Al-Nahar Fula Al-Nahar David Al-Nahar Kurdi Al-Nahar Matia Al-Nahar Thqafia Al-Nahar Sofra Al-Nahar Dario Al-Nahar Ajyal Al-Nahar Bilarabiy Al-Nahar Al-Oula Al-Nahar Aghani |
| History | |
| Launched | June 30, 2011 |
| Former names | Orbit Al Yawm (2011–2015, Canadian version only) Al-Nahar One (2016–2017) |
Al-Nahar (Arabic: النهار) is a Canadian exempt Category B Arabic language specialty channel and a general interest television network from Egypt. Programming includes talk shows, political discussions, dramas, movies, mini-series, game shows and reality series.[2]
History
Al-Nahar was launched on June 30, 2011, by the Egyptian businessman Alaa El Kahky.
The Canadian version of the channel originally launched as Orbit Al Yawm (Arabic: أوربت اليوم) but was subsequently re-branded as Al-Nahar TV in July 2011.
It was renamed to Al-Nahar One between 2016-2017 but reverted to just Al-Nahar.
Current Channels
Al-Nahar Drama (Arabic: النهار دراما)
It was launched on August 1, 2011. It mainly broadcasts popular Arabic television series and dramas, hence the name.
Al-Nahar Noor (Arabic: النهار نور)
It was launched in Ramadan 2015, and broadcast religious TV shows, but was closed in July 2017. It relaunched in 2023, though only airing Quran recitings. It was eventually fully relaunched on December 1st, 2024.
Former Channels
Al-Nahar Ryada (Arabic: النهار رياضة)
It was launched on December 8, 2011, and broadcast sports-related TV shows. It closed in 2016, and its programs were merged with Al-Nahar Al-Youm.
Al-Nahar Al-Youm (Arabic: النهار اليوم)
It was launched in May 2014, and broadcast news-related TV shows. It closed in 2016.
Al-Nahar Movies (Arabic: النهار موفيز)
It was launched in May 2012, and broadcast foreign movies. It closed in 2013.
Al-Nahar Cinema (Arabic: النهار سينما)
It was launched on February 2016, and broadcast Egyptian movies. It closed in 2017.
Al-Nahar +2 (Arabic: النهار 2+)
It was launched on July 20, 2012, and broadcast content from Al-Nahar TV after two hours. It was later closed, only to be relaunched as Al-Nahar One +2 until it was closed again. During Ramadan 2017, it was relaunched again until it was closed again after the end of Ramadan.
Al-Nahar Drama +2 (Arabic: النهار دراما 2+)
It was launched on July 20, 2012, and broadcast content from Al-Nahar Drama after two hours, but was later closed. During Ramadan 2017, it was relaunched again until it was closed again after the end of Ramadan.
Gallery
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Orbit Al Yawm's logo (2011–2016)
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Al-Nahar Plus2's logo (2016–2017)
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Al-Nahar Al-Youm's logo (2016)
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Al-Nahar Cinema's logo (2016–2021)
See also
References
- ^ "Trenta for Art Production and Distribution". Media Ownership Monitor. 2018.
- ^ Timothy, Paul. "เคซีรี่ย์". Retrieved 21 October 2023.
External links