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PROSPECTS ON U.S. DIPLOMACY IN THE ARAB WORLD (PART 1 OF 5)
NOV 21, 2006 - 3:35AM PST
Posted by Ahmed El Gody
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Why Do Arabs Ignore Al Hurra?

If you think Arabs don't watch Al Hurra because of its U.S. agenda or credibility, you are wrong. It is not because Al Hurra comes from Virginia, USA that Arabs don’t tune to Al Hurra, as Arab citizens are still fond of MBC channels that produce 24/7 American entertainment and news. So the idea that Arabs prefer Al Jazeera and Al Arabiya over Al Hurra has to do with the programs presented in the channel.

When Al Hurra debuted, it produced programs for an average American Joe, showcasing the best of U.S. entertainment sports... FULL TEXT
 
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