Arab Radio and Television Network

What Arab Radio and Television Network does

Arab Radio and Television Network (ART TV / شبكة راديو وتلفزيون العرب) is a privately held Arabic-language broadcasting and subscription OTT operator founded in 1993 by Saleh Kamel, headquartered in Amman, Jordan, with reported operations across the Middle East and North Africa. The company runs a multi-channel platform delivered through its proprietary web property artonline.tv, comprising five vertically specialized branded channels: Aflam 1 (أفلام 1) for premiere Arabic films, Aflam 2 (أفلام 2) for classic and contemporary cinema, Cinema (سينما) for exclusive theatrical first-runs, Hekayat (حكايات) for Egyptian drama series, and Hekayat 2 (حكايات 2) for Egyptian drama replays. The platform continuously produces and licenses six new first-run films per month across the cinema channels and six new drama series per month across each drama channel, with the film library aggregating hundreds of classic and contemporary Arabic titles spanning multiple decades.

The underlying technology stack is a proprietary web-based broadcast and streaming platform with five channel verticals, supplemented by social media distribution across Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram, plus a dedicated news and editorial section. The content business is augmented by an active film co-production and distribution arm that acquires Middle East distribution rights and co-produces Arabic-language feature films for international festival circuits (Cannes, Venice, Berlin, Red Sea, El Gouna, Cairo, and Oman).

The business model is anchored in three revenue streams: (1) monthly subscription fees for access to the five branded channels via artonline.tv, with specific pricing tiers not publicly disclosed; (2) advertising inventory across platform channels; and (3) co-production and licensing royalties from theatrical distribution, broadcast licensing, and festival participation. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer through the proprietary website, with no third-party platform partners identified. ART also operates a development-financing function, awarding $10,000-$50,000 prizes across multiple festivals (Red Sea, Cairo, El Gouna, Oman, Malmo, and others) to secure pipeline visibility into emerging Arab filmmakers. The company reports 251-500 employees, has no disclosed parent company or subsidiaries, and is not publicly listed.

Name

Arab Radio and Television Network

Legal name

Arab Radio and Television Network

Website

https://artonline.tv

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Arab Radio and Television Network (ART TV) is a subscription-based Arabic-language OTT broadcaster founded in 1993, operating five branded channels (Aflam 1, Aflam 2, Cinema, Hekayat, Hekayat 2) that deliver classic films, first-run cinema, and Egyptian drama to Arabic-speaking viewers across the Middle East and North Africa via artonline.tv.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Arabic Television Broadcasting

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (51612), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (5162), Motion Picture and Video Distribution (51212)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822), Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841)

akta.pro primary industry

International Thematic/Genre Broadcasters (Entertainment/Lifestyle/Documentary/Music) (MPABAEAL)

Keywords

• Arabic television broadcasting
• OTT streaming platform
• Arabic film production
• Subscription video service
• Drama series distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Amman

HQ country

Jordan

HQ region

Middle East

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Subscription Revenue: The primary revenue stream is subscription-based, with viewers subscribing to access premium channels and exclusive content including drama series, classic films, and first-run cinema releases.
2. Advertising: The platform features advertising slots and promotional content, generating revenue through brand visibility across its multiple channels.
3. Film Co-Production and Distribution Rights: ART co-produces feature films and acquires Middle East distribution rights for international Arabic-language cinema, generating revenue through theatrical distribution, broadcast licensing, and festival participation. Films produced include 'Banat Oula' (بنات ألفة), 'Al-Mostamera' (المستعمرة), and 'Sahab Amman' (قمرة).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ART TV operates a subscription-based OTT television network delivering Arabic-language entertainment through five branded channels: Aflam 1 and Aflam 2 (classic and contemporary Arabic films), Cinema (سينما, exclusive first-run Arabic theatrical releases), and Hekayat and Hekayat 2 (Egyptian drama series). The network also co-produces Arabic feature films, acquires Middle East distribution rights, and curates an on-demand catalog spanning hundreds of classic and contemporary Arabic titles accessible via its artonline.tv streaming platform.

Product overview

Arab Radio and Television Network (ART TV) is an Arabic TV broadcasting platform offering five specialized channels: أفلام 1 (Aflam 1) for premier Arabic films, أفلام 2 (Aflam 2) for classic and contemporary films, سينما (Cinema) for exclusive cinema releases, حكايات (Hekayat) for Egyptian drama series, and حكايات 2 (Hekayat 2) for additional Egyptian drama content. The network operates through subscription-based access and provides on-demand streaming of Arabic movies and television series.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aflam 1 (أفلام 1) Movie channel broadcasting the largest collection of classic and contemporary Arabic films, with continuous screening and specialization in premiere films. Targeted at Arabic-speaking audiences seeking premium Arabic cinema.
• Aflam 2 (أفلام 2) Movie channel featuring the largest collection of classic films, black-and-white movies, and modern films, broadcasting 11 films daily (6 new and 5 repeat). Targeted at viewers interested in Arabic film heritage and contemporary classics.
• Cinema (سينما) Cinema channel dedicated to launching the latest exclusive Arabic theatrical releases directly from cinema screens, showing 6 films per month. Targeted at viewers seeking first-run Arabic theatrical films.
• Hekayat (حكايات) Channel dedicated to Egyptian drama series, featuring memorable TV characters and timeless stories across generations, with 6 new series monthly. Targeted at fans of Egyptian drama.
• Hekayat 2 (حكايات 2) Channel dedicated to Egyptian drama series, offering additional memorable TV characters and stories, supplementing the Hekayat channel with replays and further drama content. Targeted at fans of Egyptian drama seeking additional viewing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 branded channels broadcasting continuously
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Oman International Film Festival / Amman Film Market (6th Edition)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 July 2025ART presented a 10,000 USD prize for the best long narrative film under development at the Amman Film Market within the 6th Oman International Film Festival.
• Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 February 2025ART co-produced 'Al-Mostamera' (المستعمرة) by director Mohamed Reda, which competed in the Perspectives section of the Berlin Film Festival 2025.
• El Gouna Film Festival (8th Edition)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025ART is a sponsor of the 8th El Gouna Film Festival, offering a 10,000 USD prize for a film project and presenting 'Al-Mostamera' in the official competition, with a dedicated pavilion in the festival market.
• Venice International Film FestivalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025ART co-produced 'Sound of Hind Rajab' (directed by Kauthar Ben Hania) and 'Stars of Hope and Pain' (directed by Cyril Aris) for the 82nd Venice Film Festival, with Hollywood producers Brad Pitt and Joaquin Phoenix joining the former as executive producers.
• Red Sea International Film Festival (3rd Edition)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 November 2023ART is a major sponsor of the Red Sea Film Festival, offering two prizes of 50,000 USD each (one for Saudi, one for Arab projects) and co-presenting films including 'Ma Waraa al-Jibal' (Tunisia), 'Banat Oula' (Tunisia), 'Wiheshni' (Lebanon), and 'Shamarek' (Egypt).
• Red Sea Film Festival - Film Restoration CollaborationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 November 2023ART collaborated with the Red Sea Film Festival to restore two classic films 'Intisar al-Shabab' (انتصار الشباب) starring Farid Al-Atrash and Asmahan, and 'Afrit Merati' (عفريت مراتي) starring Shadia and Salah Zu el-Qai'mar, for screening in the Festival's Red Sea Treasures program.
• Venice International Film Festival (80th Edition)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 August 2023ART co-produced 'Waraa al-Jabal' (وراء الجبل), a Tunisian film directed by Mohamed Ben Attia, which screened in competition at Venice 80th edition.
• Oman International Film Festival / Amman Film Market (4th Edition)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 August 2023ART offered a 10,000 USD prize for the best film project at the Amman Film Market, awarded to Lebanese film project 'Qamra' (قمرة) written and directed by Michel Koshroany.
• Cannes Film Festival / Atelier de la Salle (Le Fond Social de la Fondation SCA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2023ART co-produced 'Banat Oula' (بنات ألفة) with Tunisian producer Habib Atta and participated in the official competition at Cannes 2023, winning three awards including the Golden Eye documentary prize.
• Cannes Film Festival - 'Banat Oula' (بنات ألفة) PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2023For 'Banat Oula', ART co-produced alongside Tunisian producers Habib Atta and Nadim Cheikh Rouhou. The film also starred Egyptian actress Hend Sabry and was directed by Kauthar Ben Hania, who previously directed 'The Man Who Sold His Back' which reached the Oscar shortlist.
• Cairo International Film Festival (44th Edition)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 November 2022ART participated as a sponsor at the Cairo Film Festival's industry platform, offering a 10,000 USD prize for the best screenplay, winning 'Fe Talat Ayyam' by Tamer Ashry.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MBC Group: MBC Group is the largest pan-Arab free-to-air broadcaster operating multiple entertainment and drama channels across MENA. Directly comparable to ART because both run multi-channel Arabic entertainment networks targeting the same Arab-speaking audiences with drama, cinema, and lifestyle programming.
• Rotana Group: Rotana is a Saudi-owned Arabic entertainment conglomerate with music, film, and TV operations across the Arab world. Comparable to ART because it operates Arabic film/TV channels, acquires and distributes Arabic cinema, and serves the same MENA audience with classic and contemporary content.
• OSN (Orbit Showtime Network): OSN is a leading pay-TV operator in MENA offering subscription-based movie and series bundles. Comparable to ART as a subscription pay-TV service in the same region with shared emphasis on premium film and series content for Arabic-speaking households.
• Shahid (MBC Group): Shahid is MBC Group's Arabic SVOD and AVOD streaming platform offering drama series, films, and originals across MENA. Directly comparable to ART as a subscription-based Arabic streaming service focused on regional drama and film content.

Regional players

• Al Jazeera Media Network: Al Jazeera is a Qatari-owned pan-Arab broadcaster with multiple channels and a significant digital/streaming presence. Comparable to ART as a multi-channel Arabic broadcaster serving the same Arab-speaking audiences across MENA, though primarily news rather than drama/cinema.
• LBC Group: LBC Group is a Lebanese broadcaster operating news and entertainment channels across the Arab world. Comparable to ART as an Arabic-language broadcaster with regional distribution, though primarily news/general entertainment rather than cinema-focused.
• Dubai Media Incorporated (Dubai TV / Sama Dubai): Dubai Media Incorporated operates several UAE-based Arabic entertainment channels including Dubai TV and Sama Dubai. Comparable to ART as a regional Arabic entertainment broadcaster, though government-owned and broader in scope rather than cinema/drama-specialized.

Broad incumbents

• Netflix MENA: Netflix is the global SVOD leader with growing Arabic-original content and dedicated MENA operations. Comparable to ART as a subscription streaming service targeting Arabic-speaking viewers, but offers global rather than curated Arabic heritage content.
• BeIN Media Group: BeIN is a Qatari-owned sports and entertainment broadcaster with extensive MENA pay-TV reach. Comparable to ART as a subscription pay-TV distributor in the same geography, but its core is sports rather than Arabic drama/cinema.
• StarzPlay Arabia: StarzPlay (Lionsgate) operates a regional SVOD service across MENA with Arabic-dubbed and original content. Comparable to ART as a subscription streaming competitor in the same region, though with a Hollywood-tilted library rather than classic Arabic cinema.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ArtTVNetwork
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCafWi4WXAkH2eT_0xEYMa_A
• Facebookfacebook.com/ArtTVNetwork
• Instagraminstagram.com/arttvnetwork

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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