China-UAE Ties: Dubai-based CATV signs deal to air more Chinese TV shows

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A television network in the United Arab Emirates will start broadcasting popular Chinese shows. On July 14th, the China Media Group and China Arab TV (CATV) held a signing and launching ceremony for the China·UAE "China Theater" in Dubai. Let's find out more.

According to the cooperation agreement, the popular Chinese TV shows Ode to Joy, Beijing Youth, and Jin Tailang's Happy Life will be broadcast on the Dubai-based CATV. The shows have been dubbed in Arabic by the China Media Group.

"China Theater" will help foster a mutual understanding of both sides' cultures and deepen the friendship between the two peoples.

DR. FAISAL ALI MOUSA CHAIRMAN OF FAM HOLDING "This is my first Experience And I am happy to be here. I am sure the audience here will like to see how the people live there, love stories, what their lifestyles, How they are working, how they are doing their business. This type of things, and documentaries thing also. I think it will be attractive for the audience here."

At the same time, some people think this will make the UAE more diversified.

ABDULLAH AL JUNAIBI FILMMAKER OF UAE "UAE culture we only focus on two maximum three kind of regions, So it's all similar, I believe the flavor of Chinese drama, the flavor of Chinese movies, It's missing here. We need to have that. To bring them this kind of drama, this kind of movie, It will add value for them."

"China Theater" is a broadcasting brand created by the China Central Radio and Television Station. The network cooperates with national television stations or mainstream media overseas to broadcast popular Chinese TV shows and movies that have been dubbed in foreign languages. SL, CGTN.