MBC Shahid, a privately owned company headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and a subsidiary of MBC Group, was founded in 2011 and operates with approximately 280 employees. The company reported $368.8M in revenue as of 2025 and functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. It specializes in media and TV services, operating as an Arabic streaming platform and the digital flagship of the MBC Group, which is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Launched in 2008 and significantly overhauled in 2020, MBC Shahid provides global audiences with an extensive library of Arabic-language content, including exclusive "Shahid Originals," premier movies, and live television. The platform operates on a freemium model, offering a broad selection of ad-supported content for free, while its premium tier, Shahid VIP, provides ad-free access to exclusive premieres, live sports, including the Saudi Pro League, and licensed international content from partners such as Disney, Paramount, and Fox.

2025 Revenue

Founded

2011

Headcount

571

Headquarters

United Arab Emirates

Primary Segment

Media and TV services

Ownership

Privately Owned

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MBC Shahid offers products in the media and telecoms services industry. MBC Shahid's product portfolio comprises of media and TV services.
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MBC Shahid's revenues were less than $500M in 2025. All the revenue comes from video streaming.
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Examples of MBC Shahid's suppliers include Mediagenix, Evergent and MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group.

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MBC Shahid currently holds 10 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including soccer | association football, combat sports, motorsports, american football and futsal.

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