Yes, the dedicated channel focused on Youth, Entertainment and Sports was launched on April 12, 2016. In a colorful ceremony held at Olympus Theatre, HE President Abdulla Yameen launched the channel. YES was launched for the Youth with the coordinated efforts of Public Service Media and Ministry of Youth & Sports. The event was a one-of-a-kind event with a DJ host and music and dance items by up and coming artists, and had a guest list comprising of a multitude of young professionals in the sports and entertainment industry.