Netflix and Shahid Launch First Joint Subscription in Middle East
Netflix and Shahid are now available through a single subscription in Saudi Arabia, following a new partnership between the streaming platform and MBC Group. This marks Netflix's first regional bundle deal in the Middle East and North Africa and includes access to both platforms through MBCNOW, MBC's content hub launched earlier this year.
The package brings together Netflix's international catalogue and Shahid's Arabic-language content. MBCNOW will also include access to MBC's linear TV channels. The joint subscription is available both online and through major retailers in Saudi Arabia, with plans to roll out to the Gulf and wider region after the summer.
Netflix's inclusion adds further content variety, with shows, films, documentaries, and live events. MBC Group says the bundle offers over 21% savings compared to individual subscriptions.
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