TwelveP Animation expands kids' content lineup on Shahid
TwelveP Animation, an independent distribution and production company based in the UAE and focused on delivering safe and high-quality entertainment for kids across all platforms, has launched a new lineup of animated children's series on MBC Group's streaming platform Shahid across the Middle East and North Africa. The latest additions include Orange Moo Cow, Oomka & Me, The Secrets of the Honey Hills and Claymotions, all now available on the platform, offering a blend of adventure, humour, and educational storytelling tailored to preschool and early school-age audiences.
The company also confirmed that a new season of its flagship preschool series Orange Moo Cow will premiere on Shahid in July 2025. The show follows the everyday adventures of energetic six-year-old Zoh and her curious younger brother Boh, alongside their loving family and friends. Blending gentle humour with themes of friendship, family and discovery, Orange Moo Cow continues to build on its international appeal.
Commenting on the partnership, Tareq Alibrahim, General Manager of Content of Shahid, said: 'At Shahid, we are dedicated to offering our youngest viewers content that is not only entertaining but also culturally meaningful and educational. Partnering with TwelveP Animation allows us to bring beloved local stories like Orange Moo Cow and exciting new series directly to families across the Middle East and North Africa. These shows perfectly reflect Shahid's mission to celebrate regional creativity and provide safe, inspiring entertainment that children and parents can enjoy together.'
Katerina Pshenitsyna, General Manager of TwelveP Animation, added: 'As a UAE-based company, we see it as especially meaningful to grow our presence on Shahid — a platform that plays a key role in shaping the region's content landscape. This partnership allows us to connect with local and regional audiences more deeply, while also positioning our titles for broader international reach. We are committed to producing high-quality, engaging stories that resonate with children and families both in the Arab world and globally.'
These new releases reflect the continued growth of the partnership between TwelveP Animation and MBC. The collaboration began during Ramadan 2024 with the licensing of Monsikids and Bananas, laying the groundwork for an expanded content strategy targeting young viewers in the region. Moreover, its children's free-to-air TV channel, MBC3, holds the exclusive rights to Monsikids in the Middle East, along with non-exclusive worldwide.
TwelveP Animation's growing presence on Shahid forms part of the company's broader effort to expand its international footprint and deliver original, culturally relevant animation to preschool and kids audiences worldwide.
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