Moonbug Entertainment Partners with OSN to Launch Blippi & Friends Channel Across the Middle East

(MENAFN- Current Global) OSN launches its second linear channel from Moonbug

Dubai, UAE – 8 January, 2026 – OSN announced a deal with Moonbug Entertainment, a part of Candle Media, to bring its Blippi & Friends channel to families in the Middle East, exclusively on OSNtv as of January 1st, 2026.

Named after Moonbug’s top-rated, live-action preschool brand, Blippi, Blippi & Friends is a 24/7 linear channel for children ages 4-8, available in both English and Arabic languages, including a daily segment for younger preschoolers. OSN is the exclusive home for the Moonbug linear channel, with Blippi & Friends marking the second Moonbug channel to launch on the platform.

Blippi and Friends hosts a 24/7 lineup of shows from the “Blippi” universe, including Blippi Visits, Meekah, Blippi Specials, and Blippi Wonders. Each day, Blippi delivers a bespoke message to young viewers, promoting positive behaviours like physical activity, healthy eating, and a passion for learning.

Other favorites available on the channel include Oddbods, Supa Strikas, and Insectibles. The daily segment designed for younger preschoolers showcases popular shows such as CoComelon, Little Angel, Arpo, and others, encouraging co-viewing among families.

“Blippi is all about inspiring curiosity and a love of learning, and we’re thrilled to expand our partnership with OSN to bring the Blippi & Friends channel to families across the Middle East,” said Dilek Doyran, Head of Channel Partnerships EMEA at Moonbug Entertainment. “As we continue expanding across EMEA, we’re proud to help parents integrate Blippi’s engaging, educational programming into daily family life in both English and Arabic, giving children more opportunities to learn and grow through play.”

Moonbug launched Blippi & Friends in 2024 to coincide with Blippi’s ten-year anniversary. The channel is now available in 35+ countries, including key markets across the Middle East and Asia, such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Oman, and many others. This latest partnership across the Middle East with OSN adds to the momentum of the channel’s expansion across EMEA.

“We’re excited to build on our partnership with Moonbug Entertainment and launch the Blippi & Friends channel exclusively to families in the region on OSNtv,” said Andy Grant, VP Programming at OSN. “This launch reflects our focus on trusted, high-quality kids’ content that families can enjoy together, reinforcing our commitment to carefully curated partnerships.”

The launch further strengthens OSN’s continued ambition to elevate its offering through originals and exclusive partnerships that bring the very best of global and regional entertainment to audiences in the Middle East.

Blippi sparks curiosity in children worldwide by turning real-world learning into playful adventures. The brand has become a global sensation, with over 2 billion average monthly views across platforms and millions of fans around the world.

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