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CBeebies to launch in Middle East & North Africa

Key shows will include Go Jetters, Hey Duggee, The Clangers among others.

CBeebies is entering Middle East and North Africa for the first time as a full channel.

The preschool network will launch on April 1 to subscribers of the beIN DTH service.

Shows including Go Jetters, Hey Duggee, The Clangers (pictured) and Sarah & Duck will be key – paving the way for potential consumer products expansion in the territory.

Natasha Hussain, vp and general manager for Middle East & Mediterranean Region, BBC Worldwide, said: “CBeebies is the number one channel for preschoolers in the UK, and that success has spread internationally -from Australia to South Africa.

“We have a fantastic line-up of brand new programmes for viewers in the Middle East & North Africa region which we know will entertain and educate local preschoolers in equal measure.”

Yousef Al-Obaidly, deputy ceo at beIN MEDIA Group, added: “beIN is focused on providing wide range of exclusive and premium content for children.

“This is in line with our vision of catering to the needs of whole family.  Our partnership with BBC enhances our kids entertainment portfolio even further. I am sure that CBeebies content will be consumed by our subscribers throughout the region.”

CBeebies is also available in Australia, Asia (Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar), Mexico, Latin America, Poland and South Africa.

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