In order to cancel your subscription to any of the channels, send the keyword shown in the following table that represents your channel of subscription to the numbers shown below:
| Channels |
SMS codes |
| Breaking News |
unsub brk |
| News Headlines |
unsub nws |
| Sports News |
unsub spt |
| Business News |
unsub bus |
| Phone Company |
Number |
| Etisalat |
4400 |
If you find any difficulties please call MBC/Al Arabiya offices in Dubai on the following number
+97143919999. Our representatives will take your call and direct it accordingly.
What if I don't receive any messages?
Make sure you entered the right code number when you subscribed. Try to re-subscribe and wait for an automatic confirmation message on your mobile.
How do I add other news channels?
Please choose the applicable code from the table below and SMS it to your provider's number:
| Channels |
SMS codes |
| Breaking News |
brk or 91 |
| News Headlines |
nws or 92 |
| Sports News |
spt or 93 |
| Business News |
bus or 94 |
How long after I subscribe will I start receiving messages?
Within 1 to 24 hours maximum.