Channel identification guide
MBC 4 in United Arab Emirates · channel ID and TV guide
MBC 4 in United Arab Emirates uses the catalogue ID MBC4.ae. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.
Look for MBC4.ae when you match MBC 4 in United Arab Emirates. The directory lists MBC Group in the owner field.
Station details
- Source identifier
- MBC4.ae
- Source geography
- United Arab Emirates · AE
- Programme categories
- entertainment
- Site listed in the snapshot
- mbc.net
- Alternative labels
- ام بي سي 4
- Owner field
- MBC Group
- Launch field
- 2005-02-01
Similar channel names
MBC 4 in Mauritius can turn up in the same search. Compare its ID (MBC4.mu) with MBC4.ae before switching the listing.
| Name | Market | Catalogue ID | Catalogue group or site |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBC 4 | Mauritius | MBC4.mu | Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation |
Match the TV guide
Use the programme or episode rather than the station logo as the comparison point.
<channel id="MBC4.ae">…</channel>
<programme channel="MBC4.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 Alarabiya before changing the mapping.
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Import result | Look for “MBC 4 | guide alignment test” against MBC4.ae in the historic guide data. |
| Blank guide for this station | Compare the exported channel identifier with MBC4.ae exactly, including punctuation and letter case. |
| Alternate name | The catalogue includes “ام بي سي 4”. Check the identifier even if the on-screen name looks right. |