What Fadaat does

Fadaat Media Group (فضاءات ميديا) is a privately-held Qatari multi-platform media conglomerate founded in Doha in 2012 and led by CEO Moayad Dib. The group operates nine wholly-owned media properties spanning Arabic-language news, entertainment, print and production: Alaraby Television (news, launched 2015), Alaraby 2 (cultural/entertainment, launched 2022 from Lusail), Syria Television (launched 2018, broadcasting from Turkey) and Althania TV (Syrian drama, launched March 2025); Al-Araby Al-Jadeed (Arabic print/online newspaper, London, since 2014) and its English counterpart The New Arab; the Alaraby+ OTT streaming platform (launched April 2024 on smartphones, smart TVs, Apple TV and ROKU); Metafora Production (TV series and cinematic co-productions, including the TIFF 2025-selected film "Palestine 36"); and Al Modon (Lebanese digital newspaper, Beirut). The group operates from 35 offices across MENA, Europe and North Africa with 501–1,000 employees, claiming 400M+ viewers, 269M website visitors, 520M total platform viewers and a combined social following exceeding 100 million.

The underlying technology stack combines satellite broadcasting (Es'hailSat, Nilesat, Eutelsat, Arabsat), OTT streaming (Alaraby+), cable/telecom carriage (Ooredoo, Orange, Vodafone, Maroc Telecom, Bouygues, Cable Vision), digital news websites (alaraby.com, alaraby.co.uk, aljadeed.com, almodon.com, syria.tv, althania.tv), print newspaper distribution in 158 cities/10 airports/750 hotels/1,770 points of sale/360 embassies plus Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines flights, and editorial fact-checking/misinformation-combat tooling. Metafora supplies original drama and film content, enabling vertical integration between production and distribution.

Fadaat monetizes primarily through quote-based, customized multi-platform advertising packages sold across TV, digital, print and outdoor channels, supplemented by satellite distribution/carriage agreements, print newspaper sales, and professional production services for co-productions. Its go-to-market is sales-led for advertisers (dedicated [email protected] channel, multi-year contracts) and event-driven for brand positioning (Web Summit Qatar, Doha Film Festival, Damascus International Book Fair). Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The group is privately held with no parent company, no disclosed funding rounds and no IPO.

Name

Fadaat

Legal name

Fadaat Media Group

Website

https://fadaatmedia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Fadaat Media Group is a privately-held Qatari multi-platform media conglomerate operating nine Arabic-language TV channels, newspapers, OTT streaming and production subsidiaries — reaching 400M+ viewers across MENA and the global Arab diaspora via satellite, cable, digital and print distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multi-Platform Media Broadcasting

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516), Publishing Industries (513)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

News Agencies & Wire Services (General & Specialized) (MPAJADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Service Media Planning & Buying (MPAAABAA), Enterprise/Creator Video Hosting & OTT SaaS Platforms (MPACAAAL), News & Politics Live Streaming Platforms (MPACACAG)

Keywords

• Broadcast television channels
• Digital news platforms
• OTT streaming services
• Print newspaper publishing
• Media production services

Headquarters

HQ city

Doha

HQ country

Qatar

HQ region

Middle East

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Advertising Revenue: The primary revenue stream is advertising across multiple platforms including TV channels (Alaraby TV, Alaraby 2, Syria TV, Althania), digital platforms (websites, Alaraby+ app), print newspaper (Al-Araby Al-Jadeed), and outdoor media. The group offers customized advertising strategies and packages for brands.
2. Satellite Broadcasting Fees: Revenue from satellite broadcasting distribution through various service providers and operators across MENA, Europe, and globally.
3. Print Newspaper Sales: Physical newspaper sales of Al-Araby Al-Jadeed distributed across 158 cities, 10 airports, 750 hotels, 1,770 points of sale, and 360 Arab embassies worldwide. Also available on Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines flights.
4. Production Services (Metafora): Metafora Production generates revenue through TV series production and co-production of cinematic films, producing content for the group and potentially external clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fadaat Media Group operates a multi-platform media portfolio serving Arab audiences worldwide through television channels (Alaraby TV, Alaraby 2, Syria TV, Althania TV), digital news websites and a daily print newspaper (Al-Araby Al-Jadeed and its English counterpart The New Arab), an Alaraby+ OTT streaming platform, and an in-house production company (Metafora). The group's core activity is producing, aggregating and distributing Arabic-language news, entertainment, cultural and documentary content, monetized primarily through advertising sales across its owned media properties and through print and satellite distribution.

Product overview

Fadaat Media Group operates as a portfolio of interconnected media platforms spanning television channels, digital streaming, newspapers, and production companies. The portfolio is anchored by Alaraby Television (news channel launched 2015) and Alaraby 2 (cultural/entertainment channel launched 2022), supported by Syria Television and Althania TV for Syrian-focused content. Al-Araby Al-Jadeed and its English counterpart The New Arab serve as news websites and print newspapers, while Alaraby+ provides a direct-to-consumer OTT streaming platform for live TV and VOD across all group channels. Metafora Production supplies drama and cinematic content, and Al Modon covers Lebanese and Levantine affairs. Sehatok, the group's health content vertical, complements these offerings with specialized health awareness coverage across group platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Alaraby Television (التلفزيون العربي) Arabic-language news television channel focusing on observing and analyzing current events through news bulletins, special reports, and exclusive documentaries for Arab audiences worldwide.
• Alaraby 2 (العربي 2) Multi-platform cultural and entertainment TV channel offering drama, comedy series, films, documentaries, and cultural programs targeting Arab audiences.
• Syria Television (تلفزيون سوريا) Arabic-language television service dedicated to Syrian affairs and covering Syrian people's conditions and circumstances, broadcasting from Turkey.
• Althania TV (تلفزيون الثانية) Syrian television channel specializing in drama and entertainment content, operating as part of the Syria TV Network.
• Al-Araby Al-Jadeed (العربي الجديد) Comprehensive Arabic-language news website and printed daily newspaper providing cultural and political news coverage, distributed across 158 cities, 10 airports, 750 hotels, and 1,770 points of sale worldwide.
• The New Arab (ذا نيو أراب) English-language digital news platform covering Arab and international news with a network of correspondents distributed across more than 20 countries.
• Alaraby+ (العربي+) Direct-to-consumer OTT streaming platform providing free live TV and video-on-demand access to Fadaat Media Group's television channels globally via mobile and smart TV applications.
• Metafora Production (ميتافورا للإنتاج الفني) Qatari production company that produces original TV series and co-produces cinematic films reflecting Arab creative ambitions, including co-productions selected for international film festivals.
• Al Modon (المدن) Independent digital newspaper based in Beirut representing the Lebanese and Arab civil movement, providing regional news and commentary.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400M+ viewers across all platforms
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Web Summit QatarmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2026Media partnership as media sponsor for Web Summit Qatar. Fadaat Media provided comprehensive coverage across all platforms including live coverage by Alaraby TV, session coverage by Alaraby 2, digital coverage by Alaraby Plus, and analytical reporting by Al Araby Al Jadeed.
• UN Training and Documentation Centre for Human RightsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Fadaat Media hosted specialized workshop on human rights standards in journalism, organized by UN Training Centre in cooperation with UNESCO Gulf States Office, Alaraby Television Network, and Al Araby Al Jadeed.
• Doha Film InstitutemajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2025Media partnership for Doha Film Festival 2025. Alaraby 2 serves as official broadcast partner providing full coverage including live broadcast of opening ceremony. Al Araby Al Jadeed acts as media partner for comprehensive editorial coverage.
• Toronto International Film FestivalmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Metafora Production was among the earliest co-producers of 'Palestine 36' which was selected for official competition at TIFF 2025.
• Qatar Cancer SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2025Strategic media partnership agreement for cancer awareness. Both parties commit to sharing awareness content, organizing joint health campaigns, and providing media coverage through Alaraby2, Syria TV, and Sehatok health platform. Agreement signed by Mrs. Mona Hussein Ashkanani (GM, QCS) and Mr. Moayed Dib (CEO, Fadaat Media).
• UNESCO Gulf States OfficemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Cooperation in organizing human rights training workshop for journalists, in partnership with UN Training Centre and Fadaat Media's media properties.
• World Summit AI QatarmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2024Strategic media partner at World Summit AI Qatar 2024 held at DECC under patronage of Qatar Ministry of Communications. Alaraby2 and Al Araby Al Jadeed provided comprehensive coverage of AI research, ethics, and innovation discussions.
• Media City QatarcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 September 2024MoU signed to develop media infrastructure and enhance local production capabilities in Qatar. Media City Qatar will assist Fadaat in company establishment and licensing, incentivize local production, support media training academy development, and explore FM broadcasting opportunities. Fadaat will provide technical expertise and production studios in Lusail.
• International Press Institute (IPI)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2021Fadaat Media Group joined IPI membership, a global network dedicated to promoting and protecting press freedom. The membership includes Alaraby TV, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed website and newspaper, and Syria TV.
• Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2020Cooperation agreement under 'Al Araby - partnerships for development' program. Alaraby TV committed to spreading health awareness content including COVID-19 awareness in cooperation with MSF.
• United Nations Verified InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2020Cooperation agreement under 'Al Araby - partnerships for development' CSR program. Al Araby TV publishes Verified Initiative content to combat disinformation, promoting the 'Pause' campaign message about verifying information before sharing.
• UNRWAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2020Al-Araby Al-Jadeed provided free advertising support for UNRWA donation campaign to help educate 500,000+ Palestinian refugee children, as part of social responsibility initiatives.
• Qatar Social Work / Doha International Conference on Disability and DevelopmentmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2019Media partnership for the Doha International Conference on Disability and Development. Al-Araby Al-Jadeed and Al Araby TV provided media coverage for the conference that produced the Doha Declaration on disability rights.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sky News Arabia: Abu Dhabi-based 24/7 pan-Arab news channel with digital platforms. Direct competitor for advertisers, satellite distribution, and journalistic talent in the Arabic news segment.
• Al Jazeera Media Network: Qatar-based pan-Arab broadcaster operating multiple TV channels, digital platforms, and documentary production. Most direct geographic, linguistic, and editorial parallel to Fadaat's news and Arabic-language offering.
• beIN Media Group: Qatar-based sports, entertainment, and media group with pay-TV distribution across MENA. Comparable distribution infrastructure and Qatari HQ; overlapping sports/entertainment and OTT streaming ambitions.
• Al Arabiya: Pan-Arab news channel and digital platform operated by MBC Group. Competes head-to-head with Alaraby Television for Arab news viewership and political coverage.
• Asharq Al-Awsat: Leading pan-Arab daily newspaper with significant digital presence. Direct peer to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed in print-and-digital Arab news publishing.

Regional players

• Al-Quds Al-Arabi: London-based pan-Arab newspaper with digital editions. Comparable pan-Arab print-and-digital publishing footprint and London-origin diaspora readership.
• Al Akhbar: Lebanese pan-Arab daily newspaper with strong digital readership. Comparable editorial positioning and Lebanese-origin diaspora audience to Al Modon.

Broad incumbents

• Rotana Group: Largest Arab music, film, and TV content producer with channels and production services. Comparable production/distribution model, especially relevant to Metafora's film/series ambitions.
• MBC Group: Largest private pan-Arab media conglomerate with TV channels (MBC1, MBC4, Al Arabiya), Shahid streaming, and production. Overlaps directly with Fadaat's TV/streaming/advertising model at greater scale.
• Middle East Broadcasting Networks (Alhurra / MBN): U.S.-funded pan-Arab broadcaster (Alhurra TV, Alhurra News, Radio Sawa). Comparable multi-platform pan-Arab news reach and editorial positioning toward regional audiences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fadaatgroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/FadaatGroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fadaatgroup
• Instagraminstagram.com/fadaatgroup

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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