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Al Wousta TV, also known as Al Wusta Channel from Al Dhaid, is an Emirati general entertainment television channel that was launched in September 2016, with a dedicated focus on the culture, heritage, and community of the Central Region of the Emirate of Sharjah . The channel is owned and operated by the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority (SBA) and is headquartered in a purpose-built six-storey IP facility in Al Dhaid, the capital of the Central Region, approximately an hour northeast of Dubai . As a dedicated source for online television, the channel broadcasts primarily in the Arabic language with a cultural, heritage, and community-oriented format, aiming to preserve the authentic Emirati values and Bedouin traditions of the Al Dhaid area, which is known for its mountains, farming, camel racing, and falconry .

The programming schedule allows viewers to watch live channel coverage of a diverse range of local shows, including its largest season to date featuring 26 programs . Cultural and heritage programs include Stories from the Desert, presenting regional tales and memories; Majlis Al-Shu'ara (Poets' Majlis) hosted by poet Sultan bin Khalifa Al Tunaiji, featuring prominent poets from across the UAE ; Biography of a Poet presented by Saif bin Huwaishel Al Khatri, discussing the lives of poets from the Central Region ; Sira Sha'ir highlighting notable local poets; and Window on the Past presented by Nasser Saeed Al Tunaiji, sharing stories and memories of previous generations . Programs celebrating local traditions include Al-Mudmar Al-Saghir, teaching camel care and racing; Ahl Al-Ibl focusing on camel owners and breeders; Aklat Sha'biyya presenting traditional Emirati dishes passed down through generations; and Al Araba presented by Nasser Saeed Al Shammam Al Tunaiji with host Khalifa Rashid bin Hamoud Al Tunaiji, exploring the local Bedouin dialect . Agricultural and environmental content includes Khayrat Al Wusta exploring the region's agricultural resources, the documentary Sab' Sanabel tracing wheat cultivation in Mleiha, and Sharjah Safari highlighting local animal life .

The channel also features community and family-focused programming, including Yawmiyat Al-Wusta (Al Wusta Diaries), a live morning show covering local events and activities ; Swalif Masiyan presented by Ali bin Nouma Al Ketbi, Saeed Al Qamzi, Abdulrahman bin Dalmouk Al Ketbi, and Saif Salem Zayed Al Tunaiji, a forum discussing community topics ; Happy Home presented by Dr. Saeed Musabah Al Kaabi, addressing family issues and cohesion with psychological and family counseling ; Ambition of Youth presented by Zayed Matar Al Tunaiji, featuring young entrepreneurs and their projects ; Central Clubs covering cultural sports clubs and their achievements; Educational Features presented by Saeed Balath Al Tunaiji, focusing on family and school integration for child upbringing; and Bariq Al-Dhakira where mothers and grandmothers recount their life journeys . A regular segment titled Achievements, directed by channel director Saeed Rashid Al Ketbi, highlights the development landscape, urban renaissance, and service projects in the Central Region, airing every Monday at 6:30 PM . Religious programming includes Light of the Quran presented by Sheikh Ahmed Al Mukhtar, interpreting Quranic verses and miracles in nature; Tadabburat Qur'aniyya (Quranic Reflections) presenting comprehensive Quranic explanations; and Noor Al-Qur'an featuring insights from scholars and preachers .

For audiences seeking a reliable live stream of Emirati cultural and heritage content, Al Wousta TV is widely available as a free-to-air service across the Middle East and North Africa via multiple satellite positions. The channel broadcasts in High Definition on Eutelsat 8 West B at 8.0 degrees West on frequency 11013 MHz with vertical polarization, a symbol rate of 27500, using DVB-S transmission and MPEG-4 HD 1080 video encoding . The channel is also available on Nilesat 201 at 7.0 degrees West . The channel is accessible as tv online via various cable networks and IPTV services across the United Arab Emirates and the wider region, and it is part of the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority network, which includes Sharjah TV, Sharjah Sports, Al Sharqiya from Kalba, and the Holy Quran channel . The channel's Al Dhaid facility is equipped with a state-of-the-art SMPTE 2110 IP infrastructure, making it the first fully broadcast IP-based TV facility in the UAE and future-ready for 4K and Ultra HD upgrades .

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