Baraem TV presenters cutting a cake to mark the anniversary.
DOHA: Baraem TV, a children’s channel from Al Jazeera network, yesterday celebrated its fourth anniversary with an entertainment show at the Qatar National Convention Centre.
The event featured renowned presenters Marwa and Iman, and iconic puppets Nashit, Noun, Teela and Toola. Fafa made an appearance at the end, which pleased the children very much. The children got to meet the characters in person and have their photographs taken with them.
Baraem is the first Arabic television channel for pre-school children offering a wide range of programmes specifically tailored for them.
“This anniversary marks the start of a new journey, with some surprises lined up for the future and bigger plans for our audience, including a new line-up of shows that will feature in-house and international productions,” said Saad Al Hudaifi, Acting Channels Director.
Some of the new shows are scheduled to start this month, including Handy Manny, Little Einstein, and Jojo’s Circus.
Hayabin Khalifa Al Nassr, Acting Executive General Manager of the channel, said: “Trust of viewers is a key factor in our strategy. Their support gives us the push to engage our audience through programmes with the guarantee to parents that there will always be monitoring of content”.
The crowd included families from across the Arab world, including Kuwait, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt.
Huda Bardawel, a working mother who had come to the show with her two children, said: “I took MBC 3 off my dish. My kids are getting the right education from Baraem TV. I feel safe leaving them watching TV alone, knowing they are in good hands. This channel gives the education my kids are in need of. I also watch TV with them and I have become addicted to watching this channel, which brings us happiness and laughs.”
Nabil Benaferi, a father, said, “This is the second year I am bringing my kids to the show. I am impressed by the shows and the education my kids are receiving from this channel. We never get bored of it”.
The evening ended on a high note with 30 performers, joined by children, singing a Baraem song.
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