Alrabiaa Network Television

Alrabiaa Network Television, also known as Alrabiaa TV or Alrabiaa Television Network, is an Iraqi satellite television network headquartered in Baghdad. The network was launched in 2021 by Qi Card and Ghazwan Jassem. Its Arabic name, مؤسسة الرابعة للإعلام, refers to the concept of the media as a “fourth authority”: an institution that circulates information, influences public opinion, exposes issues and represents public concerns. The brand therefore operates not only as an entertainment broadcaster but also as a general media platform with news, discussion, lifestyle, medical and sports-related programming. The network’s stated programming includes the sports program Sout Almaleab, the medical program Studio Alateba, the discussion or connection format Halqa Waswl, the current-affairs and entertainment program Shako Mako, and the morning program Sabah Alrabiaa. These offerings indicate a broad Arabic-language schedule rather than a single-genre channel strategy. Sports has been particularly important to the network’s positioning. Alrabiaa secured exclusive Iraqi broadcasting rights for the Asian Football Confederation’s competitions through 2024, and it also entered a two-year agreement with beIN Media Group covering the exclusive broadcast in Iraq of tournaments owned by beIN Media Group. In September 2022, Alrabiaa expanded beyond its initial channel operation by launching more than 16 satellite channels. The expansion included specialized services such as Alrabiaa Movies TV and Alrabiaa Quran TV, allowing the network to address film and religious-content audiences alongside its general channel. This multi-channel approach broadened the brand’s distribution footprint and created a channel portfolio rather than a single television outlet. The network has also used sports partnerships to build local visibility. Its Nojoom Alrabiaa Network brand signed a two-year sponsorship agreement with Diyala SC, under which the network became the club’s official sponsor beginning with the relevant season. Taken together, its channel expansion, sports-rights agreements and club sponsorship show a strategy centered on building a recognizable Iraqi media network through broad programming and premium sports content. Publicly available reference material does not establish a separate corporate parent, current executive roster, ownership structure or a confirmed headquarters address beyond Baghdad.

Alrabiaa Network Television emerged in Iraq in 2021 as an Arabic-language satellite television network launched by Qi Card and Ghazwan Jassem. The network’s Arabic designation invokes the idea of the media as a fourth authority, emphasizing the ability of journalism and mass communication to distribute knowledge, shape public debate, disclose information and represent society. Its early identity consequently combined general television entertainment with news and public-interest media functions. The network’s programming developed across several formats. Listed programs include Sout Almaleab, a sports-oriented show; Studio Alateba, a medical program; Halqa Waswl; Shako Mako; and the morning program Sabah Alrabiaa. This range gave the service a general-interest profile, with programming aimed at audiences interested in sport, health, morning television and conversational or current-affairs content. Sports rights became a central part of Alrabiaa’s growth strategy. The network acquired exclusive rights in Iraq for AFC Championships and associated competitions through 2024. Reference material reports the estimated value of that rights package at approximately US$12 million. Alrabiaa subsequently entered a two-year agreement with beIN Media Group covering exclusive Iraqi broadcasts of tournaments owned by beIN Media Group. The reported value of that contract was more than US$32 million. These agreements placed premium sports content at the center of the network’s effort to attract viewers and establish national distribution relevance. In September 2022, Alrabiaa moved from a principal network identity toward a broader channel portfolio. It launched more than 16 satellite channels, with Alrabiaa Movies TV and Alrabiaa Quran TV identified among the most prominent. The expansion gave the brand specialized outlets for film and Quranic or religious programming, while retaining the general Alrabiaa service as the core network identity. The brand also expanded its sports presence through sponsorship. Nojoom Alrabiaa Network, described as part of the Alrabiaa TV Channels operation, signed a two-year sponsorship agreement with Diyala SC. Under that arrangement it became the club’s official sponsor beginning with the specified subsequent season. This connected the television group with Iraqi club football and complemented its role as a sports broadcaster. Available reference material does not provide a verified account of later ownership changes, corporate restructuring, senior management, financial performance or the current number of operating channels. The network’s present status is therefore best described as active, with its documented identity consisting of an Iraqi satellite television operation, a multi-channel portfolio and a sports-focused rights and sponsorship strategy.

1. 2024End of documented AFC rights period

   The network’s documented exclusive Iraqi rights for AFC competitions ran through 2024.

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2. 2022Multi-channel expansion

   In September, Alrabiaa launched more than 16 satellite channels, including Alrabiaa Movies TV and Alrabiaa Quran TV.

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3. 2021Network launched in Iraq

   Qi Card and Ghazwan Jassem launched Alrabiaa Network Television as an Iraqi satellite television network based in Baghdad.

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An Iraqi Arabic-language satellite television network positioned as a broad media platform combining general programming, sports rights, specialized channels and public-affairs content.

• Alrabiaa TVGeneral-interest satellite television2021

  The core Arabic-language television service of Alrabiaa Network Television. Its documented schedule spans sports, medical content, morning programming and discussion or entertainment formats, including Sout Almaleab, Studio Alateba, Halqa Waswl, Shako Mako and Sabah Alrabiaa.

• Alrabiaa Movies TVMovie television channel2022

  A specialized movie channel introduced as part of the network’s September 2022 expansion into a larger satellite portfolio.

• Alrabiaa Quran TVReligious television channel2022

  A specialized Quranic and religious-content channel launched during Alrabiaa’s September 2022 expansion, broadening the network’s offer beyond general programming and sports.

• Nojoom Alrabiaa NetworkSports media and sponsorship brand

  A brand described as part of the Alrabiaa TV Channels operation. It was associated with a two-year official sponsorship agreement with Diyala SC.

• Diyala SC official sponsorship

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  Nojoom Alrabiaa Network signed a two-year sponsorship agreement with Diyala SC, linking the television brand with Iraqi club football.

  Outcome. The agreement made Nojoom Alrabiaa the club’s official sponsor from the following season for two seasons.

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• 2022Expansion into a multi-channel satellite portfolioProduct launch

  The network sought to broaden its television offer beyond its principal general channel.

  What changed. In September 2022, Alrabiaa launched more than 16 satellite channels, including movie and Quranic channels.

  Aftermath. The expansion created specialized outlets within the Alrabiaa brand family.

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• 2021Launch of an Iraqi satellite television networkStrategy

  Qi Card and Ghazwan Jassem established a new Iraqi Arabic-language television network.

  What changed. Alrabiaa Network Television began operating from Baghdad with a broad programming model.

  Aftermath. The network subsequently developed sports-rights, specialized-channel and sponsorship activities.

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• Acquisition of AFC broadcasting rightsOther

  Premium football programming was used to strengthen the network’s Iraqi distribution and audience proposition.

  What changed. Alrabiaa acquired exclusive rights to broadcast AFC Championships and related competitions in Iraq through 2024.

  Aftermath. The agreement made AFC football a documented flagship content property for the network.

  Estimated rights value. approximately US$12 million (Rights period through 2024)

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• Exclusive agreement with beIN Media GroupOther

  Alrabiaa pursued additional premium sports content for the Iraqi market.

  What changed. The network signed a two-year agreement with beIN Media Group for exclusive Iraqi broadcasts of beIN-owned tournaments.

  Aftermath. The agreement expanded Alrabiaa’s documented sports-content portfolio.

  Contract value. more than US$32 million (Two-year agreement)

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• 2022Alrabiaa expands its satellite portfolio with more than 16 channels

  In September 2022, the network expanded its portfolio by launching more than 16 satellite channels, including Alrabiaa Movies TV and Alrabiaa Quran TV.

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• 2021Alrabiaa Network Television launches as an Iraqi satellite network

  Alrabiaa Network Television was launched in Iraq by Qi Card and Ghazwan Jassem, establishing a Baghdad-based Arabic-language satellite television operation.

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• Alrabiaa secures AFC competition broadcasting rights through 2024

  The network acquired exclusive rights in Iraq to broadcast AFC Championships and related competitions through 2024. The reported deal value was approximately US$12 million.

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• Alrabiaa signs an exclusive Iraqi sports-content agreement with beIN Media Group

  Alrabiaa TV Channels entered a two-year agreement with beIN Media Group to broadcast beIN-owned tournaments exclusively inside Iraq. The reported value exceeded US$32 million.

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• Nojoom Alrabiaa becomes official sponsor of Diyala SC

  Nojoom Alrabiaa Network signed a two-year sponsorship contract with Diyala SC and became the club’s official sponsor from the relevant following season.

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