Channel identification guide
MBC 1 in United Arab Emirates · channel ID and TV guide
MBC 1 in United Arab Emirates uses the catalogue ID MBC1.ae. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.
Look for MBC1.ae when you match MBC 1 in United Arab Emirates. The directory lists MBC Group in the owner field.
Station details
- Source identifier
- MBC1.ae
- Source geography
- United Arab Emirates · AE
- Programme categories
- general
- Site listed in the snapshot
- mbc.net
- Alternative labels
- ام بي سي 1
- Owner field
- MBC Group
- Launch field
- 1991-09-18
Similar channel names
MBC 1 in Mauritius can turn up in the same search. Compare its ID (MBC1.mu) with MBC1.ae before switching the listing.
| Name | Market | Catalogue ID | Catalogue group or site |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBC 1 | Mauritius | MBC1.mu | Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation |
Match the TV guide
Compare one local bulletin or other known programme before accepting a same-name entry.
<channel id="MBC1.ae">…</channel>
<programme channel="MBC1.ae" start="20250715200000 +0400">…</programme>Compare the two ID strings in your guide export. The directory key above is the reference for this feed.
| Example zone | Local time | The same time in UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Asia/Dubai | 15 Jul 2025 20:00 +0400 | 15 Jul 16:00 UTC |
Try the XMLTV test file
The linked fixture uses a historical date and an illustrative title. It can verify whether your player joins records by ID.
Another directory entry can look similar. Check the identity fields for MBC 1 before changing the mapping.
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Import result | Look for “MBC 1 | guide alignment test” against MBC1.ae in the historic guide data. |
| Blank guide for this station | Compare the exported channel identifier with MBC1.ae exactly, including punctuation and letter case. |
| Alternate name | The catalogue includes “ام بي سي 1”. Check the identifier even if the on-screen name looks right. |