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Canadian Arabic-language specialty TV channel From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Melody Hits (Arabic: ميلودي هيتس) was a Canadian exempt Category B Arabic language specialty channel owned by Ethnic Channels Group. It broadcast programming from Melody Hits in addition to local Canadian content.
Country | Egypt |
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Broadcast area | Middle East, Canada |
Headquarters | Cairo, Egypt |
Programming | |
Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
Ownership | |
Owner | Melody Interactive (Egyptian version) Ethnic Channels Group (Canadian version) (name licensed by Melody Interactive) |
History | |
Launched | October 2002 |
Closed | 28 April 2013 |
Former names | Melody Arabia (February–November 2011) (Canadian version only) |
The Canadian version of the channel originally launched as Melody Arabia (Arabic: ميلودي أرابيا) but was subsequently re-branded as Melody Hits in November 2011.[citation needed]
Melody Hits was a music channel from Egypt featuring hits from the Arab world and international artists. It aired non-stop video clips as well as fashion and lifestyle programming. It also featured an interactive component that allowed viewers to request their favorite music videos.[citation needed]
The Melody TV network was owned by Gamal Marwan, son of Ashraf Marwan. The network ceased to exist by 2013 due to financial difficulties.[1]
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