Rotana TV channels launch on Freeview UK

London, 11 March  2022 – For the first time two top Arabic language entertainment TV channels from Rotana group launch on Freeview UK, channel 271

Rotana Cinema and Rotana Khalijiya are the top Arabic entertainment TV channels which are distributed via pay TV world-wide for the first time launch in the UK as a free-to-air channels on the biggest UK TV platform Freeview.

Rotana Cinema and Rotana Khalijiya  are the first Arabic entertainment TV channels appearing on Freeview UK. The channels have the biggest library of Arabic movies, series and entertainment programmes.

Rotana Media Group pioneered the most innovative technology of content delivery to the digital-terrestrial Freeview using the internet via the Channelbox platform.

Channelbox is the leading and the most advanced platform on connected Freeview which was the first to reach HbbTV devices and has been shortlisted for the Best HbbTV technology innovation by the HbbTV association.

Also Channelbox is the only platform on the connected Freeview which offers monetization of linear content via dynamic ads insertion and allows content owners to monetise their channel based on the ads impressions rather then BARB rating.

Channelbox is now also available via mobile applications and one can enjoy most of its content worldwide.

“We are honoured that the largest Arabic media company Rotana selected Channelbox as their way to the UK audiences. UK is home to the millions of Arabic speakers and we are beyond excited to deliver the best of Arabic entertainment to the community absolutely free”, said Tanya Kronfli, Channelbox Head of Content and Business development.