MTA International

What MTA International does

MTA International (Muslim Television Ahmadiyya) is a non-profit international television broadcaster founded in 1994 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, operating as a division of Al-Shirkatul Islamiyyah, a registered UK charity (Charity No. 295197). The channel provides 24/7 free-to-air programming dedicated to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, broadcasting globally via satellite and online streaming through its website (mta.tv) and the MTAi mobile application, with content delivered in up to eight simultaneous languages including English, Russian, Arabic, French, German, Turkish, Urdu, and Chinese. Core programming comprises Friday Sermons delivered by Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (Khalifatul Masih V) from Mubarak Mosque, Islamabad, alongside religious instruction series (Dars-ul-Quran, Dars-e-Hadith, Noor-e-Furqan, Ahmadiyyat 101), comprehensive coverage of community events such as the annual Jalsa Salana conventions, children's programming, documentaries, and a Science Online educational series.

The underlying technology stack combines satellite distribution with UltraHD 4K production quality and a digital streaming layer spanning web and mobile platforms. Production is wholly human-driven with no disclosed AI/ML automation. Content is free to viewers with no subscription, licensing fees, or advertising, and the organization is sustained entirely through voluntary charitable donations (Chanda) from Ahmadi Muslims worldwide; the organization explicitly does not depend on commercial sponsorships. Distribution is reinforced through cross-promotional partnerships with affiliated Ahmadiyya platforms including alislam.org, Review of Religions, Al-Fazl, and Al-Hakam.

The business model is a charity-funded media ministry rather than a commercial enterprise. The target audience is primarily Ahmadiyya Muslim Community members globally seeking spiritual guidance and connection to the Khalifa, with a secondary horizontal segment of general viewers interested in family-friendly, ad-free educational and documentary content. The organization maintains 11-50 employees and operates from offices at 181 London Road, Morden (head office) and 22 Deer Park Road, London (registered office). No revenue figures, funding rounds, or M&A activity are disclosed; the entity is privately held with no IPO path.

Name

MTA International

Legal name

Al-Shirkatul Islamiyyah

Website

https://mta.tv

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MTA International is a UK-registered charity broadcaster (division of Al-Shirkatul Islamiyyah) that delivers 24/7 free-to-air Ahmadiyya Muslim television globally via satellite, web, and mobile in up to eight languages, funded by community donations rather than advertising or subscriptions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Broadcasting

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (516120), Television Broadcasting Stations (51612), Satellite Telecommunications (5174)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious/Faith-Based Broadcast Networks (MPABAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Religious/Faith-Based Cable Networks (MPABAFAK)

Keywords

• Religious broadcasting
• Muslim television
• Faith-based media
• Multi-language broadcasting
• Free-to-air tv

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations (Chanda): MTA International operates as a division of Al-Shirkatul Islamiyyah (a registered charity) and does not depend on commercial sponsorships or license fees. The channel is sustained through voluntary donations (Chanda) from Ahmadi Muslims worldwide.
2. Free-to-Air Broadcasting: The channel provides free content to viewers globally with no subscription or licensing fees required, funded entirely through charitable contributions from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

MTA International is a global Muslim television channel that broadcasts religious, educational, and family-friendly programming 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in up to eight languages. The channel delivers Friday Sermons, Quranic instruction, documentaries, children's programming, and live coverage of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community events such as Jalsa Salana conventions. Content is distributed free-to-air via satellite, website streaming, and the MTAi mobile app, sustained entirely through charitable donations from community members.

Product overview

MTA International is a global Muslim television broadcasting channel operated as a division of Al-Shirkatul Islamiyyah. The platform offers a unified TV broadcasting service with multiple program categories including religious content (Friday Sermon, Ahmadiyyat 101, Noor-e-Furqan, Dars-e-Hadith, Dars-ul-Quran), documentaries, children's programming, and educational content. The channel broadcasts in up to eight languages including English, Russian, Arabic, French, German, Turkish, Urdu, and others. Content is delivered through live streaming, video on demand, and the MTAi mobile application.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MTA International TV Channel A global Muslim television channel broadcasting religious, educational, and family-friendly content in up to eight languages, operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for viewers worldwide.
• MTAi Mobile App A mobile application enabling global streaming of MTA International content on supported devices, available on Google Play Store.

Quantifiable outcome

• Broadcasts to viewers globally 24/7, 365 days a year
• +1 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The Review of ReligionsminorOthersAffiliated magazine of comparative religious thought; started in 1902 by Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. Cross-promotional relationship through linked websites.
• Al-Islam (alislam.org)coreOthersThe Official Website of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community serving as primary digital hub for the community's global presence and content distribution.
• Al-Fazl (alfazl.com)minorOthersAffiliated publication providing news and content for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community with cross-promotional website integration.
• Al-Hakam (alhakam.org)minorOthersWeekly English newspaper for members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at providing content regarding beliefs of true Islam.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN): Christian broadcast operation with global reach producing faith-based programming, family content, and religious teaching shows. Comparable in mission, content type, and free distribution model supported by donor funding.
• Shalom Media (SHALOM TV / God TV): Faith-based broadcast network producing Christian programming with global multi-language distribution. Comparable in mission, free-to-air model, and use of satellite and digital streaming to reach diaspora religious audiences.
• Eman Channel: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community television channel serving the same niche audience as MTA, broadcasting religious programming for the global Jama'at. The most direct niche competitor given the shared community, language coverage, and content focus.
• EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network): Global Catholic religious television network providing 24/7 free-to-air broadcasting in multiple languages. Most directly comparable to MTA in mission (faith-based TV), ad-free model, multilingual distribution, and global satellite footprint.
• Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN): Largest Christian religious broadcast network offering 24/7 faith-based programming globally. Comparable in free-to-air distribution, religious content focus, multi-channel family programming, and event coverage.
• Daystar Television Network: Faith-based broadcast network with global satellite reach producing Christian programming 24/7. Comparable in religious broadcasting focus, multi-platform distribution, and donor-supported operational model.
• BYU Broadcasting: Religious broadcaster operated by the LDS Church producing faith-centered television content with global distribution. Comparable in being a faith-based, non-commercial broadcasting arm of a religious organization producing educational and doctrinal content.
• Noor TV: Shia Muslim satellite television channel broadcasting Islamic religious content internationally. Comparable in being a faith-based, multilingual Islamic broadcaster serving a global Muslim audience via satellite and online platforms.

Broad incumbents

• Al Jazeera: Major international broadcaster headquartered in the Middle East with global multi-language distribution. Comparable in geographic scope, multilingual broadcasting, and event-driven news coverage, though with a much larger audience and editorial scope.

Regional players

• Press TV: International news television network broadcasting globally in multiple languages via satellite. Comparable in multi-language satellite distribution and global news/event coverage, though operates in a different editorial and regulatory context.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/muslimtv
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/mtaOnline1
• Facebookfacebook.com/tv.mtainternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mta-international

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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