Capital Broadcasting Center
CountryEgypt
Broadcast areaMiddle East
Programming
Language(s)Arabic
Ownership
OwnerMohamed Al Amin
Sister channelsCBC Sofra
Extra News
CBC Drama
History
Launched2 July 2011 (2011-07-02)

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]

It broadcasts entertainment, drama and general political programmes. CBC has been accused of pro-government bias.[3][4]

See also

References

  1. 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.
  2. "Saudi PR giant to fund TV channels run by Egyptian intelligence, report says". Middle East Eye. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  3. 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.
  4. "TV Stations Multiply as Egyptian Censorship Falls". The New York Times. July 13, 2011. Retrieved May 7, 2015.


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