Capital Broadcasting Center
The Capital Broadcasting Center (Arabic: مركز تلفزيون العاصمة) (CBC (Arabic: سي بي سي)) is a satellite television network in Egypt that began in July 2011.[1] It is owned by the United Media Services (UMS), a company owned by the Egyptian General Intelligence Service (GIS).[2]
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| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Middle East |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Arabic |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Mohamed Al Amin |
| Sister channels | CBC Sofra Extra News CBC Drama |
| History | |
| Launched | 2 July 2011 |
| Links | |
| Website | cbc-eg |
It broadcasts entertainment, drama and general political programmes. CBC has been accused of pro-government bias.[3][4]
See also
References
- Arab Media Outlook 2011– 2015 (PDF). Dubai Press Club. 2012. ISBN 9789948165262. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 29, 2013. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
- "Saudi PR giant to fund TV channels run by Egyptian intelligence, report says". Middle East Eye. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- Hanan Solyman (July 28, 2013). "Egypt's Revolution Media: A Question of Credibility". Emaj Magazine. Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
- "TV Stations Multiply as Egyptian Censorship Falls". The New York Times. July 13, 2011. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
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