Souq often used as in the Grand Socco and Petit Socco of Tangiers. In the sub-continent, a different corruption, 'chowk', is often used in place of souq. The term is often used generically to designate the market in any Western Asian city, but may also be used in Western cities, particularly those with a Muslim community. Documentary sources point to permanent marketplaces in Middle Eastern cities from as early as 550 BCE. A souq was originally an open-air marketplace. Historically, souqs were held outside cities at locations where incoming caravans stopped and merchants displayed their goods for sale. Souqs were established
MBC 1 (Middle East and North Africa) the end of any programme. Focusing on a "cube-ish" theme, the channel has a simple look, but rather stylish. On 3 March 2018, MBC announced via Twitter, that they will stop airing Turkish shows and programs, including Vatanım Sensin, as of March 4. The reason behind this decision is yet to be revealed. MBC 1 (Middle East and North Africa) MBC 1 is a free-to-air, pan-Arab general television channel. Satellite transmission started from London in September 1991, making MBC (Middle East Broadcasting Center) the first independent Arabic satellite TV station, with an estimated audience of more than 130 million Arab