Channel identification guide
MBC 3 in United Arab Emirates · channel ID and TV guide
MBC 3 in United Arab Emirates uses the catalogue ID MBC3.ae. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.
Look for MBC3.ae when you match MBC 3 in United Arab Emirates. The directory lists MBC Group in the owner field.
Station details
- Source identifier
- MBC3.ae
- Source geography
- United Arab Emirates · AE
- Programme categories
- kids
- Site listed in the snapshot
- mbc3.mbc.net
- Owner field
- MBC Group
- Launch field
- 2004-12-08
Similar channel names
MBC 3 in Mauritius can turn up in the same search. Compare its ID (MBC3.mu) with MBC3.ae before switching the listing.
| Name | Market | Catalogue ID | Catalogue group or site |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBC 3 | Mauritius | MBC3.mu | Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation |
Match the TV guide
Verify the age-appropriate channel name and language edition in the broadcaster schedule.
<channel id="MBC3.ae">…</channel>
<programme channel="MBC3.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 3 before changing the mapping.
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Import result | Look for “MBC 3 | guide alignment test” against MBC3.ae in the historic guide data. |
| Blank guide for this station | Compare the exported channel identifier with MBC3.ae exactly, including punctuation and letter case. |