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Broadcast area | Middle East and North Africa |
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Headquarters | Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. |
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Picture format | 1080i (HDTV 16:9) |
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Owner | The Walt Disney Company EMEA (Disney Entertainment) |
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History | |
Launched | 1 March 2024 |
Replaced | Fox (Series) |
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Streaming media | |
Shahid.net (MENA) | Watch online |
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