beIN Network to launch 24-hour channel in the Middle East and North Africa.
DreamWorks Animation is to expand in the Middle East and North Africa, with its dedicated channel launching as part of the beIN Network package from August 1.
The 24-hour DreamWorks channel will be in Arabic (although viewers can watch in English), with the initial programming line-up including Dragons: Race to the Edge and Dinotrux.
Yousef Mohammed Al-Obaidly, executive vice president of beIN Media Group, said: “DreamWorks will be launched for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa.
“We are glad to co-operate with DreamWorks and support in spreading the content of this channel in the Middle East and North Africa for the first time in Arabic to our subscribers and exclusively on beIN bouquets.
“We seek to meet the needs of our large audience of children in the region and our goal is to provide educational and entertaining services to children and families through our designated channels. We are preparing for more partnerships with DreamWorks.”
Eric Ellenbogen, co-head, international TV for DreamWorks Animation, added: “beIN Media Group is bringing many of our popular original series together in one amazing place for families in the Middle East and North Africa region to enjoy whenever they want.”
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