DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Arabic versions of popular MTV music programs from pop to hip hop will be the mainstay of MTV Arabia when the new channel launches Nov. 17.

Business Entertainment MTV’s new Arab music video channel looks to use hip hop to conquer Middle East market Originally published November 18, 2007 at 12:00 am Updated November 18, 2007 at 6:16 pm ...

MTV Arabia, which launched over the weekend, will feature 60 percent international music and 40 percent Arabic music, along with local adaptations of the channel’s popular nonmusic shows.

LONDON -- MTV Networks International and Arab Media Group , the largest media group in the United Arab Emirates, are joining forces to launch Nickelodeon Arabia.

MTV Arabia, which launched over the weekend, will feature 60 percent international music and 40 percent Arabic music, along with local adaptations of the channel's popular non-music shows.

MTV also has deals with AMG and its parent, TECOM Investments, both controlled by the ruler of Dubai, to launch an Arabic version of Nickelodeon kids’ channel next year.

But MTV, which is known for airing provocative videos featuring scantily clad women, says its Arab version will show less bare skin and profanity. "When we come to people's homes, we want to earn ...

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