Broadcast area | Middle East and North Africa |
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Programming | |
Language(s) | |
Ownership | |
Owner | Fox International Channels (News Corporation) |
History | |
Launched | 24 January 2006 |
Closed | March 1, 2024 |
Replaced by | Star Series |
Former names | Sky TV (2006–2008) |
Links | |
Website | www |
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