Muslim Kids TV

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Muslim Kids TV
Broadcast areaWorldwide
HeadquartersAlberta, Canada[1]
Programming
Language(s)English
Ownership
Owner
History
LaunchedMarch 2014 (2014-03)[1]
Links
Websitemuslimkids.tv

Muslim Kids TV is a Canadian subscription streaming service, serving Muslim children and communities all over the world. Launched in 2014 by . It is the first streaming platform to provide Islamic educational entertainment to children.[2]

History[]

. launched the online streaming service, Muslim Kids TV in March 2014.[3] It is based in Alberta, Canada.

In June 2016, it started services in Malaysia through TV Alhijrah.[2] And started work with Apigate and Axiata Group Berhad, Malaysian multinational telecommunications conglomerates with extensive operations in Asia.[4]

In March 2021, service expanded to Indonesia through partnerships with leading telecommunications companies to give access to the users which include Fortumo and others like XL Axiata, Indosat, , Telkomsel and OVO.[4] The launch ceremony was done in the presence of Indonesian Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno along with Canadian Ambassador for Indonesia and Timor Leste, , and Consul General of The Republic of Indonesia in Toronto, .[5]

Operations[]

The service is currently being operated in Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Its content partners include Media Prima, 9 Story Media Group, CBC/Radio-Canada, , , and .[6][5]

According to the studio, the services are planning to expand in Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Nigeria and Sudan in the future.[6][7]

Programs[]

The service has several programs including , , , and many others.[2]

Achievements[]

Muslim Kids TV was awarded the 2020 Best Halal Media Service from the Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC) and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).[4]

It has been featured as an upcoming streaming service by and .[8][6]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Channel for Muslim Children". PressReader. July 30, 2016. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c Ashrin Ariffin, Farina (June 29, 2016). "Muslim Kids TV Debuts On TV AlHijrah". Bernama. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
  3. ^ "#AccessAlberta Original Stories with Founders of Muslim Kids TV". Connection Silicon Valley. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
  4. ^ a b c Liivak, Mattias (March 23, 2021). "Fortumo's blog - Muslim Kids TV launches local payments in Indonesia with Fortumo". Fortumo. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
  5. ^ a b Cambosa, Teddy (March 25, 2021). "Canadian specialty entertainment platform MuslimKids.TV launches in Indonesia". MARKETECH APAC. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
  6. ^ a b c Cochrane, Paul (June 18, 2021). "'We want to be the Disney of the Muslim world': Now seen in over 60 countries, Muslim Kids TV seeks funding for growth". Salaam Gateway. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
  7. ^ "Layanan Streaming Muslim Kids TV Cari Pendanaan | Ihram". ihram.co.id. June 29, 2021. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
  8. ^ "Weekend read: Have a bit of faith". kidscreen. September 20, 2019. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
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