FRANCE 24 in Arabic now in HD on Eutelsat 7W

3 June 2026

FRANCE 24 in Arabic now in HD on Eutelsat 7W

France 24, the leading international news channel, is now broadcasting its Arabic-language channel in high definition (HD) on Eutelsat 7W, offering audiences across the Arab world a significantly enhanced viewing experience. Viewers equipped with a satellite dish across North Africa, the Near East, and the Middle East can now watch France 24 in Arabic in HD, replacing the standard definition (SD) broadcast previously available.

France 24 Arabic will remain available in both SD and HD on Eutelsat until July 1^st, allowing viewers to make the necessary adjustments without any interruption to service. From July 1^st onwards, only the HD version will remain available.

Satellite distribution of France 24 in the Arab world

In addition to Eutelsat 7W, France 24 Arabic is also broadcast on Nilesat and Arabsat, ensuring optimal satellite coverage across the entire region:

Orbital position 7°W

Frequency: EUTELSAT 11.449 / Horizontal (HD)

Frequency: NILESAT 12207 / Horizontal

Orbital position 26°E

Frequency: ARABSAT 12072 / Horizontal

In addition to its satellite distribution, France 24 is available through television operators’ packages and reaches approximately 120 million households across the Arab world. The channel is also available on all digital platforms, including its website, mobile app, YouTube channel, and social media accounts. This multi-platform presence allows viewers to access continuous international news wherever they are, free of charge, and on all screens.

[Source: France 24 press release]

MBC MOOD – A new music destination across TV and Digital Streaming Platforms

2 June 2026

MBC MOOD – A new music destination across TV and Digital Streaming Platforms

MBC GROUP has announced the launch of MBC MOOD, its new music channel under the slogan “Aa’la Moodak”, serving as a fresh entertainment destination across television, digital platforms, and interactive social media channels.

The new channel is dedicated to showcasing the contemporary music scene while keeping pace with the ongoing evolution of the music industry, both in terms of artistic content and programming schedules, as well as digital broadcasting and technological innovations. MBC MOOD has been designed as a widely accessible Arab music entertainment platform that transcends geographical boundaries and traditional television broadcasting, extending into the world of digital platforms, social media, and online live-streaming services.

MBC MOOD started broadcasting on June 1 via the Arabsat satellite on frequency 11270, offering viewers a rich, around-the-clock music experience. The channel will feature Arabic music videos, the latest song releases, entertainment and arts programs, as well as leading live and recorded concerts and musical performances.

In addition, the channel will spotlight established Arab music stars while also supporting emerging young talent in the worlds of music and entertainment. At the same time, it aims to provide an interactive music platform that remains continuously connected with its viewers.

Commenting on the launch, Ziad Hamza, Group Director of Audio and Music at MBC GROUP said: “Today, we celebrate the launch of a new brand in the world of music and television and digital entertainment. MBC MOOD stands out through its rich and distinctive content, youthful identity, dynamic programming, and contemporary character that keeps pace with ongoing artistic and musical developments, while maintaining a strong connection to the region’s roots, culture, and the tastes of viewers and listeners of all ages.”

MBC MOOD Frequency on Arabsat: 11270

[Source: MBC press release]

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1 June 2026

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Interview with Emmanuel Macron at Africa Forward Summit

11 May 2026

Interview with Emmanuel Macron at Africa Forward Summit

At the conclusion of the Africa Forward Summit, French President Emmanuel Macron will answer questions from journalists from France 24, RFI, and TV5Monde in Nairobi. The interview will be broadcast on Tuesday, May 12, at 9:00 PM Paris time.

Around thirty African heads of state and government, along with more than 3,000 delegates, are gathering in Nairobi on May 11 and 12 at the invitation of France and Kenya for the Africa Forward Summit.

With one year remaining in Emmanuel Macron’s second presidential term, what assessment can be made of his Africa policy — and what legacy will he leave to his successor?

Has he achieved the strategic repositioning of France in Africa that he called for? What new forms of cooperation have emerged? How have France’s relations with African states evolved? And what challenges lie ahead?

The President of the Republic will be interviewed by Stéphane Ballong (France 24), Mounia Daoudi (RFI), and Nidhya Paliakara (TV5Monde).

This exclusive interview, recorded on Tuesday, May 12, at the close of the Africa Forward Summit, will air at 9:00 PM Paris time on all four France 24 channels — in English, French, Arabic, and Spanish — as well as on RFI in French and on TV5Monde. The interview will also be adapted for RFI’s language services, including its four African-language broadcasts: Swahili, Hausa, Mandenkan, and Fulfulde.

[Source: France 24 press release]

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