VOICED: Egypt launches Islamic MTV

Shabab TV offers a unique blend of Western music videos tailored for an Islamic audience, focusing on religious messages through songs and dramas. Funded by Saudi investors, it promotes Wahhabi Islam and avoids risque content. The channel aims to influence young people while maintaining conservative values. Meanwhile, other channels in Egypt, like those inspired by Sufi Islam, seek to offer more liberal content. Shabab TV aspires to reach a global audience by combining pop culture with religious themes.

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