Channel identification guide

Rotana D7 in Saudi Arabia · channel ID and TV guide

Rotana D7 in Saudi Arabia uses the catalogue ID RotanaD7.sa. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.

Look for RotanaD7.sa when you match Rotana D7 in Saudi Arabia. The directory associates this feed with Rotana.

Station details

Source identifier
RotanaD7.sa
Source geography
Saudi Arabia · SA
Programme categories
entertainment
Site listed in the snapshot
rotana.net
Network field
Rotana
Owner field
Rotana Group

Other feeds to check

The directory also lists LBC under LBC.sa. A shared group, call sign or operator site can connect the entries while each guide keeps its own ID.

Station records with a shared directory field
NameMarketCatalogue IDCatalogue group or site
LBCSaudi ArabiaLBC.saRotana Group
Rotana SydtelshashaSaudi ArabiaRotanaSydtelshasha.saRotana
M+Saudi ArabiaMPlus.saRotana Media Group
Rotana ClassicSaudi ArabiaRotanaClassic.sarotana.net
Rotana ComedySaudi ArabiaRotanaComedy.sarotana.net

Match the TV guide

Use the programme or episode rather than the station logo as the comparison point.

<channel id="RotanaD7.sa">…</channel>
<programme channel="RotanaD7.sa" start="20250715200000 +0300">…</programme>

Compare the two ID strings in your guide export. The directory key above is the reference for this feed.

Historical time conversions for the example XMLTV entry. Match the date and location of your actual feed.
Example zoneLocal timeThe same time in UTC
Asia/Riyadh15 Jul 2025 20:00 +030015 Jul 17:00 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.

Open the XMLTV test file

Reading the result for this station
CheckWhat to look for
Import resultLook for “Rotana D7 | guide alignment test” against RotanaD7.sa in the historic guide data.
Blank guide for this stationCompare the exported channel identifier with RotanaD7.sa exactly, including punctuation and letter case.
Wrong feedKeep the selected Rotana service paired with RotanaD7.sa. Compare the local bulletin or programme title in the broadcaster listing.

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