1001
1001 is an Iraq-based direct-to-consumer OTT streaming platform serving Arabic-speaking audiences with a freemium-plus-subscription model. It offers live TV aggregation (Al Jazeera, Rotana, Al Sharqiya, LBC), Arabic drama and film library, and exclusive original Iraqi-language productions accessible via web at 1001.tv.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2023
- HeadquartersAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingDigital Commerce or Content
What 1001 does
1001 is an Iraq-headquartered, direct-to-consumer over-the-top (OTT) streaming platform accessible at 1001.tv, serving Iraqi and broader Arabic-speaking audiences with a freemium subscription model. The platform operates on three content pillars: (1) a live TV package aggregating regional broadcasters including Al Jazeera, Al Sharqiya, Rotana (six sub-channels: Cinema, Kids, Drama, Khaleejiya, Comedy, Aflam+), LBC, Al Rasheed TV, Karbala TV, and Duck TV; (2) a library of Arabic and Iraqi series, documentaries, films, and podcasts spanning crime, romance, history, and political genres; and (3) a branded originals slate ('1001 Original Productions') of dramas, comedies, competition shows, and sports content, with premium originals gated behind a subscription tier marked by crown icons ('تاج'). Users authenticate via phone number using Iraq's +964 country code and access the service through a bilingual Arabic/English web interface.
The platform is built on standard streaming infrastructure: Cloudinary serves as the CDN and video delivery layer (res.cloudinary.com), reCAPTCHA handles user authentication security, and the mobile-responsive web design supports multi-device access. Original production output has been consistent from 2023 onward, with titles such as Family X (العائلة X), Alphabet Chaos (أبجد هوس), Spirit (روح), Random Content (محتوى خابط), Al-Amirat Street (شارع الأميرات), and the 1001 FIFA 2023 Iraq Championship, expanding into 2025-2026 releases including World Cup Dream (حُلم المونديال), Damaged Replacement (بدل تالف), Shark Tank Iraq (شارك تانك العراق), and Bet Aboha (بت أبوها). A podcast programming slate covers business, medicine, and personal storytelling.
The business model combines a free tier offering limited library and live TV access with a subscription tier for premium originals and exclusive content. Specific pricing tiers, revenue figures, subscriber counts, funding history, and headcount are not disclosed in available data. The company maintains strategic content licensing partnerships with major regional broadcasters and uses Cloudinary for technical infrastructure. Geographic focus is concentrated in Iraq with broader Arab-world positioning through the bilingual interface and pan-Arab content licensing.
1001 firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- 1001
- Legal name
- 1001
- Website
- https://1001.tv
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2023
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- 1001 is an Iraq-based direct-to-consumer OTT streaming platform serving Arabic-speaking audiences with a freemium-plus-subscription model. It offers live TV aggregation (Al Jazeera, Rotana, Al Sharqiya, LBC), Arabic drama and film library, and exclusive original Iraqi-language productions accessible via web at 1001.tv.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
1001 industry classification
Industry- Product category
- OTT Video Streaming Services
- NAICS
- Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621)
- SIC
- Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Live TV Streaming (vMVPD/IPTV OTT) (MPACAAAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Niche/Genre Streaming Channels (e.g., Horror, Anime, Faith, Kids) (MPABAHAH), International/Multilingual Streaming Channels (MPABAHAI), News OTT & Live News Streaming Channels (MPABAHAK), Video Player SDKs & Playback Apps (Web/Mobile/CTV) (MPAHAJAD)
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Where 1001 is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Abu Dhabi
- HQ country
- United Arab Emirates
- HQ region
- Middle East
Markets served
1001 business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Digital Commerce or Content
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel
Revenue model
- Subscription Streaming: Premium subscription model for accessing exclusive original productions and content library. Premium content is marked with crown icons and requires subscription to watch (indicated by 'اشترك للمشاهدة' - Subscribe to Watch buttons)
- Freemium Access: Base tier providing free access to select content, live TV channels, and limited library. Premium content features crown badges indicating subscription requirement
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels1 record
1001 product offering
Product offeringCore offering
1001 is a subscription-based OTT streaming platform serving Iraqi and Arabic-speaking audiences with a portfolio that combines live TV channels (Al Sharqiya, Al Jazeera, Rotana, LBC, and Iraqi regional channels), a curated Arabic library of series and films, and an exclusive slate of original Iraqi productions. The platform uses a freemium model: free registration with phone number (+964 Iraq) grants access to select content and live TV, while premium original productions (marked with a crown badge) require an active subscription to watch.
Product overview
1001 is an Iraqi subscription-based OTT streaming platform offering a unified content portfolio comprising three main pillars: (1) a live TV channel package with news, entertainment, and regional Iraqi channels; (2) a library of Arabic and Iraqi drama series, comedies, documentaries, and films across genres including crime, romance, history, and politics; and (3) an exclusive originals slate branded as '1001 Original Productions' (أعمال 1001 الأصلية) featuring original dramas (e.g., العائلة X, أبجد هوس, روح, بدل تالف, اقتحام, كاتم), competition shows (شارك تانك العراق, بطولة 1001 فيفا 2023), comedy programs (ولاية بطيخ, محتوى خابط, شارع الأميرات), and sports/factual content (حُلم المونديال, أسرار المحترفين). The platform uses a tiered access model where original productions carry a crown (تاج) premium badge requiring subscription, while other content is accessible with a free account. Users authenticate via phone number (+964 for Iraq) and can save favorites, browse by category, and access via web and mobile.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- 1001 TV Streaming Platform Subscription-based over-the-top (OTT) streaming platform delivering Iraqi and Arabic-language TV series, movies, documentaries, and live TV channels to viewers primarily in Iraq via web and mobile browser.
- 1001 Original Productions (أعمال 1001 الأصلية) Exclusive original content sub-brand produced or commissioned by 1001, available via subscription (crown-marked premium content), spanning dramas, comedies, documentaries, and competition formats.
- Live TV Channels (البث المباشر) Collection of live broadcast TV channels streamed through the 1001 platform, including Alsharqiya News, Al Jazeera Arabic, Al Jazeera English, Rotana Cinema, Rotana Drama, LBC, and Iraqi regional channels.
- Podcast Programs (بودكاست متنوعة) Various podcast-style talk shows covering business, medicine, and personal stories, including Heb Cast (produced with Tafadul Hub), Doctor Cast, Denari Podcast, Ehki Malak Iraq, Ajmal Al-Tayyar Podcast, and Tajwal Podcast.
Companies that use 1001
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
1001 technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
1001 partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Rotana GroupcoreContent licensing partnership providing access to Rotana's library of music, movie, and entertainment channels including Rotana Cinema, Rotana Kids, Rotana Drama, Rotana Khaleejiya, Rotana Comedy, and Rotana Aflam+
- Al Sharqiya (Alsharqiya Live)coreIraqi television network providing live news and entertainment streaming through dedicated channels Alsharqiya Live and Alsharqiya Live 2
- Al Jazeera Media NetworkcoreQatar-based media network streaming Arabic and English news channels including Al Jazeera Arabic, Al Jazeera English, Al Jazeera Mubasher, and Al Jazeera Documentary
- LBC (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation)minorLebanese television network providing entertainment content through live streaming
- Duck TVminorChildren's entertainment channel available as premium live stream content
- Al Rasheed TVminorIraqi television channel streaming live content through the platform
- Karbala TVminorIraqi religious and cultural television channel streaming live content
- CloudinarycoreCloud-based video delivery and CDN infrastructure provider used for streaming content delivery (res.cloudinary.com)
- تفاعل هب (Tafadul Hub)minorIraqi business ecosystem platform producing 'هب كاست' (Hub Cast) podcast, a talk show featuring stories and insights from Iraqi business leaders and entrepreneurs
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
1001 competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Anghami: Anghami is the leading Arabic music streaming platform with subscription and ad-supported tiers across MENA. While audio-focused, it shares 1001's Arabic-language freemium model, regional target audience, and subscription monetization approach.
Direct peers
- StarzPlay Arabia: StarzPlay is a subscription streaming service in MENA offering Hollywood, Arabic, and original content. It is directly comparable to 1001 as a paid OTT platform targeting Arabic-speaking subscribers with a freemium/subscription hybrid and original productions.
- Shahid (MBC Group): Shahid is the dominant pan-Arab SVOD/AVOD platform offering Arabic originals, live TV, and exclusive content across the MENA region. It is the most direct competitor to 1001, sharing subscription model, Arabic-language originals strategy, and live TV aggregation, but operating at vastly larger scale and budget.
- TOD (beIN Media Group): TOD is beIN's OTT streaming platform offering live sports, entertainment, and original Arabic content across MENA. It overlaps with 1001 on subscription streaming, live TV aggregation, and Arabic originals, though it is heavily sports-anchored.
- Shahid VIP / Shahid Originals: Shahid VIP tier specifically competes with 1001 on premium original Arabic series, dramas, and exclusive content. It benchmarks the bar 1001's originals must meet in production value and star power.
- Watch iT!: Watch iT! is an Egyptian-owned Arabic SVOD platform offering Egyptian and Arabic originals and live TV. It is a direct peer to 1001 in Arabic-language subscription streaming with original productions and a similar regional niche focus.
Regional players
- OSN (Orbit Showtime Network): OSN is a long-standing MENA pay-TV and streaming service offering premium Western, Arabic, and live content. It competes with 1001 for the same Arabic-speaking subscriber base, with deeper Hollywood content but less localized Iraqi originals.
- Al Sharqiya TV: Al Sharqiya is a major Iraqi broadcast TV network whose live channels are aggregated on 1001. It is comparable as an Iraqi media brand competing for the same audience attention and could evolve into a direct OTT competitor.
Broad incumbents
- Netflix MENA: Netflix is the global incumbent expanding Arabic original productions and operating across MENA including Iraq. It represents the broadest competitive threat to 1001's subscriber base with vastly larger production budgets, though it lacks 1001's dedicated Iraqi-localized originals and live TV aggregation.
Others
- Rotana Group: Rotana is a major Arab entertainment conglomerate and 1001's content licensing partner for cinema, drama, music, and kids channels. It is comparable as a parallel content ecosystem in Arabic entertainment that could launch or expand its own OTT offering, making it a partner-competitor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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1001 funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
1001 M&A and investment
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Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about 1001
What does 1001 do?
1001 is a subscription-based OTT streaming platform serving Iraqi and Arabic-speaking audiences with a portfolio that combines live TV channels (Al Sharqiya, Al Jazeera, Rotana, LBC, and Iraqi regional channels), a curated Arabic library of series and films, and an exclusive slate of original Iraqi productions. The platform uses a freemium model: free registration with phone number (+964 Iraq) grants access to select content and live TV, while premium original productions (marked with a crown badge) require an active subscription to watch.
Is 1001 a public or private company?
1001 is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was 1001 founded?
1001 was founded in 2023. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is 1001 based?
1001 is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in the Middle East region.
How does 1001 make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Subscription Streaming is the primary driver. The others are freemium Access.
Who are 1001's main competitors?
Anghami is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are StarzPlay Arabia, Shahid (MBC Group), TOD (beIN Media Group), Shahid VIP / Shahid Originals and Watch iT!. Regional players are OSN (Orbit Showtime Network) and Al Sharqiya TV. Netflix MENA is listed as a broad incumbent. Rotana Group is listed as an others.
Does 1001 have an API?
No public API is recorded for 1001.
What industry is 1001 in?
1001's product category is OTT Video Streaming Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPACAAAD, Live TV Streaming (vMVPD/IPTV OTT), with a secondary code of MPABAHAH, Niche/Genre Streaming Channels (e.g., Horror, Anime, Faith, Kids). Its NAICS code is 516210 and its SIC code is 4841.