Al-Nahar () is a Canadian exempt
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Programming includes talk shows, political discussions, dramas, movies, mini-series, game shows and reality series.
History
Al-Nahar was launched on June 30, 2011, by the Egyptian businessman Alaa El Kahky.
The Canadian version of the channel originally launched as Orbit Al Yawm () but was subsequently re-branded as Al-Nahar TV in July 2011.
It was renamed to Al-Nahar One between 2016-2017 but reverted to just Al-Nahar.
Current Channels
Al-Nahar Drama ()
It was launched on August 1, 2011. It mainly broadcasts popular Arabic television series and dramas, hence the name.
Al-Nahar Noor ()
It was launched in Ramadan 2015, and broadcast religious TV shows, but was closed in July 2017.
It relaunched in 2023, though only airing Quran recitings.
It was eventually fully relaunched on December 1st, 2024.
Former Channels
Al-Nahar Ryada ()
It was launched on December 8, 2011, and broadcast sports-related TV shows.
It closed in 2016, and its programs were merged with Al-Nahar Al-Youm.
Al-Nahar Al-Youm ()
It was launched in May 2014, and broadcast news-related TV shows.
It closed in 2016.
Al-Nahar Movies ()
It was launched in May 2012, and broadcast foreign movies.
It closed in 2013.
Al-Nahar Cinema ()
It was launched on February 2016, and broadcast Egyptian movies.
It closed in 2017.
Al-Nahar +2 ()
It was launched on July 20, 2012, and broadcast content from Al-Nahar TV after two hours.
It was later closed, only to be relaunched as Al-Nahar One +2 until it was closed again.
During Ramadan 2017, it was relaunched again until it was closed again after the end of Ramadan.
Al-Nahar Drama +2 ()
It was launched on July 20, 2012, and broadcast content from Al-Nahar Drama after two hours, but was later closed.
During Ramadan 2017, it was relaunched again until it was closed again after the end of Ramadan.
Gallery
File:Orbit Al Yawm.png, Orbit Al Yawm's logo (2011–2016)
File:Al-Nahar TV network logo.png, Al-Nahar's logo (2016–2021)
File:النهار plus2.png, Al-Nahar Plus2's logo (2016–2017)
File:النهار اليوم.png, Al-Nahar Al-Youm's logo (2016)
File:Al-Nahar Nour logo.png, Al-Nahar Noor's logo (2016–2021)
File:النهار-سينما.png, Al-Nahar Cinema's logo (2016–2021)
See also
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Television in Egypt
Television in Egypt is mainly received through free satellite, while analog terrestrial represents 41% of total viewers. The Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics said the average time an Egyptian spends watching television a day i ...
References
External links
Ethnic Channels Group page
2011 establishments in Egypt
Television stations in Egypt
Specialty television channels in Canada
Egyptian diaspora
Television channels and stations established in 2011
2010s in Egyptian television
Arabic-language television stations
Arabic-language television in Canada
Egyptian-Canadian culture
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