MBC3 (Arabic: براعم‎) is the first pre-school Arabic television channel for children between the age of 3 and 6 years old offering a range of programs specifically tailored for them. MBC3's goal is to educate the young audience and facilitate their safe interaction with the surrounding world. The Channel accompanies kids through their early formative years of learning, and offers content to helps them develop their social skills and intuition. MBC3 broadcasts 17 hours daily, and is free to view on Arabsat, Nilesat, Hot Bird reaching all the Arab world and Europe.