National Geographic Abu Dhabi is MENA region’s first international factual channel in Arabic and the first National Geographic Free-to-air channel. It was established as the result of a collaboration between Abu Dhabi Media and the National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) in 2009. 

National Geographic Abu Dhabi has provided viewers in the UAE and the Middle East an opportunity to see the world through smart, educational, innovative, and inspirational programming dubbed in Arabic. NGAD offers a unique experience around Factual and Entertaining content and define the story telling through fact based, educational and inspirational themes ranging from science, engineering and history to wildlife, adventure, and exploration.

National Geographic Abu Dhabi was awarded the ‘Best Arabic Language Media Award’ in 2015, in recognition of its commitment to the production of credible and authentic Arabic scientific and educational programs and content. It was also honored with the Arab Social Media Pioneers Award in the 2015 corporate environment category.

National Geographic Abu Dhabi is one of ten channels broadcast by Abu Dhabi Media Company (ADMC), the UAE’s leading broadcaster and media company, and one of the largest media businesses in the Middle East and GCC.

You can stream all the channel’s programs on the ADtv application for Android TV and Apple TV, which are available on Apple Store and Google Play.