LG Electronics officially launched LG Channels in the United Arab Emirates on December 9, 2025, marking the beginning of a planned rollout across the Middle East. The free streaming service offers live channels, movies, and on-demand content in both Arabic and English to all LG Smart TV owners in the UAE without requiring subscriptions or additional fees.
Key Takeaways
- LG Channels now available on all LG Smart TVs in UAE with zero subscription costs
- Service offers bilingual content (Arabic/English) across news, sports, entertainment, and lifestyle genres
- MENA expansion planned following UAE launch
- Platform includes channels from Bloomberg, Euronews, Zee Network, and WATCH IT
- Part of LG’s global network spanning 33 countries with 4,000+ channels
How LG Channels UAE Launch Works
Users can access the service by pressing the Home button on their LG Smart TV remote and selecting the LG Channels app from the launch bar. The platform provides 24/7 access to content across multiple genres including news, sports, entertainment, movies, children’s programming, documentaries, and lifestyle content.
Available channels include Bloomberg, Euronews, Zee Alwan, Zee Aflam, Smashi TV, Lovin TV, and eight FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channels from WATCH IT. According to LG, additional channels will be added following the initial launch.
Localization Features
The service includes a right-to-left interface option and bilingual support to accommodate the UAE’s diverse population. Both the user interface and content library feature Arabic and English options, according to the company’s announcement.
LG first demonstrated the localized version of LG Channels at the K-Expo event held at Global Village in Dubai, where visitors could interact with the webOS-based application.
Regional Expansion Plans
The UAE launch represents the first phase of LG’s Middle East and North Africa expansion strategy. However, the company has not provided specific timelines for availability in other MENA markets, including Saudi Arabia, stating only that further regional expansion is planned “soon.”
Global Context
LG Channels currently operates in 33 countries worldwide and offers more than 4,000 channels globally. The service runs on LG’s webOS platform, which has powered the company’s television sets for over a decade.
The free streaming service is also available on select LG smart monitors and projectors, as well as automotive and hotel television implementations, according to the company.
