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Shahid

Shahid works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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Arabic video streaming platform offering movies, series, and live TV from MBC Group

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

Tested from Syria in a mobile browser: signed in to shahid.mbc.net, an episode of a series started playing in the web player.

Landing pageWorks

The same test loaded shahid.mbc.net's pages normally throughout, from sign-up to the player.

Sign-upWorks

Creating a Shahid account from Syria worked: the verification code arrived by email and was accepted, a password was set, and the flow reached profile creation.

Sign-inWorks

The same test was signed in: the new account was used to create a profile and play an episode.

One-time codes (OTP)Fails

Adding a Syrian mobile number (+963) to a Shahid account on the web failed: the site showed "We couldn't send the verification code via WhatsApp. You can try again and resend."

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Progress Timeline

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Activity Summary

Restricted for users in Syria, where Shahid says sign-up, login and subscriptions are blocked. In April 2026 the company declined to name the third-party authentication provider enforcing the restriction or to act further.

Declined

Our Outreach

Shahid support declined to name the authentication provider, citing data confidentiality, and said it was unable to take any further action itself.

Need Help with Shahid?

If you're experiencing issues accessing Shahid in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

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Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside MBC Group can change that.

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Tips for advocating

  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
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  • Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.

Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of Shahid works in Syria, but something else about it fails or has not been checked. This page lists what works and what does not.

Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting Shahid directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.