Qatar Media Corporation

What Qatar Media Corporation does

Qatar Media Corporation (المؤسسة القطرية للإعلام) is Qatar's state-owned national broadcasting and media company, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Doha. It operates the country's principal television and radio infrastructure, including Qatar Television (QTV, QTV2), the business-oriented QBC channel, ORYX, and a portfolio of radio stations spanning Arabic (Qatar Radio), English (QBS), Quran recitation, Urdu, Korean, and Spanish/French-language stations (Hola). Content is distributed through terrestrial broadcast, live streaming on qmc.qa, the QMC NOW mobile application on iOS and Android, and the quarterly print and digital magazine 'Ielam' launched in January 2026 to address sector transformation and AI in content creation.

QMC's business model is anchored in direct government funding as a state entity, supplemented by media sponsorship arrangements with event organisers (Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club, AgriteQ 2026, Katara Cultural Village Foundation) and strategic content partnerships (Media City Qatar, Gulf Radio and Television Organisation). It does not operate a public pricing model and does not disclose financial figures. The corporation serves two primary segments: the general public audience in Qatar consuming multilingual news, religious, cultural, sports, and entertainment content, and a secondary audience of media professionals engaged through 'Ielam' and sector dialogue platforms. Under CEO Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al-Thani, QMC employs 10,000+ staff and coordinates with regional GCC information ministries on unified media strategy, anchoring its role as Qatar's official national broadcaster and soft-power instrument.

Name

Qatar Media Corporation

Legal name

Qatar Media Corporation (المؤسسة القطرية للإعلام)

Website

https://qmc.qa

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Qatar Media Corporation (المؤسسة القطرية للإعلام), founded 1997 in Doha, is the Qatari government's national broadcaster operating four television channels, seven multilingual radio stations, the QMC NOW mobile app, and the 'Ielam' quarterly magazine, serving Qatar's general public audience under direct state funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Broadcasting Services

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (51612), Television Broadcasting Stations (516120), Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611), Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations (5161), Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

International TV Broadcasters (Free-to-Air/Satellite/Cable) (MPABAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Service International Broadcasters (MPABAEAB), Islamic Broadcasting (MPABALAG), 24/7 National & International News Channels (MPABAIAA)

Keywords

• National television broadcasting
• Radio broadcasting services
• Multilingual media services
• Public service broadcasting
• Live broadcast streaming

Headquarters

HQ city

Doha

HQ country

Qatar

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Media Sponsorship: QMC serves as media partner for events like AgriteQ 2026 and signs sponsorship agreements with organizations like QREC to provide media coverage in exchange for sponsorship arrangements
2. Partnership and Content Development: Collaborative content creation partnerships with entities like Media City Qatar for co-production of media content and talent development programs

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Qatar Media Corporation is Qatar's national state-owned broadcasting entity, operating multiple television channels (QTV, QTV2, QBC, ORYX) and radio stations across Arabic, English, French, Korean, Urdu, and other languages. It delivers news, entertainment, religious, cultural, sports, and educational programming through traditional broadcast infrastructure, the QMC NOW mobile application, website live streaming, and the Ielam quarterly magazine.

Product overview

Qatar Media Corporation operates a unified national media platform combining television and radio broadcasting services. The portfolio includes Qatar Television (QTV, QTV2) for Arabic programming, QBC for business content, and ORYX channel as part of its TV offerings. Its radio services encompass Qatar Radio (Arabic), QBS (English), Quran Radio, Urdu Radio, and Hola Radio (French/Spanish). The company extends its reach through the QMC NOW mobile app for live streaming and the Ielam Magazine for editorial content. The integrated ecosystem spans multiple languages and formats including broadcast TV, radio, digital platforms, and print publications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ielam Magazine: Quarterly magazine launched by QMC to deliver professional media content addressing sector transformations, provide dialogue platforms for media professionals, and document QMC's achievements across print and digital formats.

Products and services

• Qatar Television (QTV) Qatar's national television broadcasting service offering channels including QTV and QTV2, featuring Arabic-language programming with news, cultural shows, dramas, religious content, and sports coverage for general audiences in Qatar.
• QBC (Qatar Business Channel) Economic and business-focused television channel providing financial news, market updates, and business analysis for viewers interested in financial and economic content.
• ORYX Channel Television channel operated by QMC as part of Qatar's national media portfolio, contributing to the country's multi-channel broadcasting lineup.
• Qatar Radio National radio service broadcasting in Arabic with diverse programming including news bulletins, cultural shows, religious content, morning shows, and sports coverage for Arabic-speaking audiences in Qatar.
• QBS (Qatar Broadcasting Service) English-language radio service featuring contemporary hits, morning shows, news summaries, sports programming, and music countdown shows for English-speaking residents and audiences.
• Quran Radio Islamic religious radio service broadcasting Quran recitations, religious lectures, supplications, and Islamic educational programs for audiences seeking Islamic religious content.
• Urdu Radio Radio service broadcasting in Urdu language to serve the Urdu-speaking community in Qatar with news, entertainment, and cultural programming.
• Hola Radio Multilingual radio service broadcasting French and Spanish-language programming including news, magazine shows, and cultural content for French and Spanish-speaking communities.
• QMC NOW Mobile App Mobile application available on iOS and Android platforms enabling users to access live streaming of QMC's television and radio channels, featuring live broadcast functionality for on-the-go consumption.
• Ielam Magazine Quarterly magazine published by QMC covering topics including evolution of Qatari media, digital platform transformations, AI in content creation, and milestones in Qatar Radio and Qatar Television. Published in both print and digital formats for media professionals.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gulf Radio and Television OrganisationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026QMC CEO Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al-Thani met with Director General Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Hazzaa to discuss ways to enhance media cooperation in the Gulf region, focusing on unified Gulf media strategy and coordination among official media institutions.
• Media City QatarcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026QMC and Media City Qatar signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on content creation, digital innovation, and talent development within Qatar's media sector. The partnership aims to co-produce various media content and support creative talent, infrastructure, and training programs.
• Katara Cultural Village FoundationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 February 2026Katara Cultural Village Foundation served as the official sponsor of AgriteQ 2026, with QMC serving as the media partner for the five-day agricultural exhibition focused on agriculture and food security.
• Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 November 2025QMC signed a media sponsorship agreement with QREC to enhance coverage of major equestrian events during the 2025-2026 season. The partnership aims to support heritage sports and promote Qatar's cultural identity locally and internationally.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Al Jazeera Media Network: Qatar-based international broadcaster operating Arabic and English 24/7 news channels plus documentary output. Most directly comparable to QMC as a state-aligned, Doha-headquartered broadcaster competing for the same multilingual audience and government-aligned content mandate.
• Sky News Arabia: Abu Dhabi-based 24/7 Arabic and English news channel with operations across the Gulf. Comparable as a regional news broadcaster competing for the same Arabic-speaking news audience and government-aligned editorial positioning.
• Al Arabiya: Pan-Arab 24/7 news channel headquartered in Dubai (part of MBC Group). Directly comparable as a regional news broadcaster targeting the same Arabic-speaking audience QMC's QTV and QBC reach.

Broad incumbents

• TRT (Turkish Radio and Television Corporation): Turkey's national public broadcaster operating multiple domestic and international channels (including TRT Arabic). Comparable as a state-owned, multi-language broadcaster pursuing international reach and cultural soft power — a similar mandate to QMC's regional positioning.
• MBC Group: Largest private pan-Arab broadcaster headquartered in the Gulf, operating MBC, Al Arabiya, Shahid (OTT) and radio brands. Comparable as a multi-channel, multi-language commercial broadcaster with both linear and digital streaming assets competing for the same regional advertising pool.

Regional players

• Saudi Broadcasting Authority (SBA): Saudi Arabia's state broadcaster operating multiple TV and radio channels. Comparable as a large GCC state-owned broadcaster with national mandate, multilingual programming, and government-funded operations across the same regional advertising market.
• Abu Dhabi Media: UAE state-owned broadcaster operating multiple TV and radio channels (e.g., Emarat TV, Abu Dhabi TV, Abu Dhabi Sports). Closely comparable state-broadcaster model operating in a neighboring GCC market with similar multilingual Arabic/English programming.
• Kuwait TV (Ministry of Information): State-owned Kuwaiti broadcaster operating multiple TV and radio channels. Comparable as a neighboring GCC state broadcaster with similar national-mandate, multi-channel Arabic-language portfolio and government funding model.
• Bahrain Radio and Television Authority: State broadcaster of Bahrain operating national TV and radio channels. Comparable as a small GCC state broadcaster with a similar state-funded, multi-channel model serving a domestic population.
• Oman TV: Oman's national state broadcaster operating TV and radio channels in Arabic and English. Comparable as a neighboring GCC state broadcaster with a similar government-funded multi-channel portfolio targeting a domestic audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/qmc_qa
• Instagraminstagram.com/qmc_qa
• Facebookfacebook.com/qmcqat
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/qmcqa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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