Television in Kuwait

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The state broadcaster Kuwait Television operates the domestic channels, including KTV1 (music shows, news, current affairs and official conferences coverage), KTV2 (family programmes in English, Kuwaiti TV series subbed in English and English Movies subbed in Arabic) and KTV Sport (formerly KTV3). [1]

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There are 28 free-to-air satellite channels headquartered in Kuwait, 21 of which are privately owned. Direct-to-home is the dominant platform in the pay-television market. KCV is the only provider of cable television. [1]

List of channels

Official channels

Other channels

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 "Arab Media Outlook 20112015" (PDF). 2012. pp. 187–188.

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  1. al-Jadeed/AFP, Al-Araby (8 June 2015). "Kuwait shuts down critical television channels". www.newarab.com/. Retrieved 28 April 2024.