Babylon Media

What Babylon Media does

Babylon Media (legal entity: Babylon Media Group; also operating as Babylon Multimedia Services) is a privately-held, Iraq-based multimedia services company founded in 1998 and headquartered in Erbil (Kurdistan Region), with a secondary operational presence in Baghdad. The company provides integrated media production and event management across six revenue streams: event management (government, diplomatic, corporate and cultural events), advertising and commercial production, TV program production (programs such as Basamat, Rayan Mix, Classico and Mahalatna distributed to UTV, NetTV and Babylon TV), audio recording and digital distribution (Spotify, Apple Music), print media and decoration, and studio facility rental. Its core technology footprint comprises three large Erbil-based production studios with a dedicated in-house production house, satellite TV broadcasting infrastructure with HD transmission, an integrated TV-and-radio platform combining Babylon TV and Babylon FM with cross-promotion across 10+ partner channels and radio stations, and a digital audio distribution capability. The company does not publicly disclose pricing; engagements appear to be custom project-based contracts sold via direct enterprise field sales and reinforced by event-driven referrals from recurring diplomatic and government clients (French, Dutch, Italian consulates; KRG ministries; US Consulate Erbil). Babylon Media is privately held with no disclosed ownership, investors, or funding rounds; revenue, valuation, and management team data are not publicly available.

Name

Babylon Media

Legal name

Babylon Media Group

Website

https://babylon.krd

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Babylon Media is an Iraq-based multimedia services company that delivers integrated event management, TV and radio production, satellite broadcasting, and studio facility services to government clients, diplomatic missions, broadcasters and enterprise brands across the Kurdistan Region and Iraq.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Media Production and Event Management Services

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (51741), Television Broadcasting Stations (51612), Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Satellite Video & Media Distribution (DTH, Contribution/Distribution, Occasional Use) (HDAIAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Program Distribution to Stations & Affiliates (Domestic) (MPABAMAC), International TV Program Distribution (Sales/Output Deals) (MPABAMAD)

Keywords

• Media production services
• Event management services
• TV program production
• Satellite broadcasting services
• Advertising production

Headquarters

HQ city

Erbil

HQ country

Iraq

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Management Services: Babylon Media plans and executes events of all sizes and types — corporate conferences, music festivals, weddings, charity galas, inaugurations, commemorations, and diplomatic events — providing comprehensive A-to-Z management including venue selection, logistics, design, technical support, catering, and post-event analysis. Revenue is generated on a per-project basis.
2. Advertising and Commercial Production: Production of television commercials (TVCs), digital campaigns, brand promotion, and integrated multi-channel marketing campaigns. Services include concept development, scriptwriting, casting, filming, editing, strategic market placement, and performance monitoring via Epsos partnership. Revenue is generated through project fees for production and media placement.
3. TV Program Production: Creation of original TV programs (Basamat, Rayan Mix, Classico, Mahaltna, 4x4, On Hawa, etc.) from concept to broadcast, leveraging relationships with major TV channels (UTV, NetTV, Babylon TV). Programs are produced for broadcasters and potentially generate revenue through licensing, sponsorships, and advertising.
4. Audio Recording and Distribution: Professional audio services including music production, voiceover recording, podcast production, sound design, mixing, mastering, and digital distribution to streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music) and radio broadcast. Revenue generated through service fees and distribution partnerships.
5. Print Media and Decorations: Custom booth design and production for trade shows, event decorations, studio setups, and high-quality print media including promotional materials, banners, signage, and branded stationery. Revenue generated through product and service fees.
6. Studio Facility Rental: Rental of three large production studios (Studios 1, 2, and 3) equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for commercials, TV shows, films, live broadcasts, voiceovers, music videos, and audio-visual productions. Studios include set design and decoration services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Babylon Media is a multimedia services company that provides end-to-end media production, broadcasting, and event management services across TV, radio, satellite, and digital channels. The company produces original TV programs, manages large-scale events for governments, diplomatic missions, and enterprises, operates production studios, and offers advertising, audio, and print media services. Headquartered in Erbil, Iraq, with 25+ years of operation, it serves as a one-stop media and event provider in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq.

Product overview

Babylon Media is a comprehensive multimedia services company operating as a unified platform with multiple interconnected divisions. The core offering includes TV Production Services for end-to-end program creation distributed through partner channels (UTV, NetTV) and Babylon's own TV and radio stations. The company produces diverse TV programs including Basamat (emotional interview show), Rayan Mix (musical talk show), Special Testimonies (political program), 4x4 Show (entertainment competition), Mahalatna (live entertainment), Babel Morning (morning news show), Tabeekh Time (cooking show), On Hawa (interactive talk show), Classico (game show), X Kurd Like (music competition), and TO CIYAWAZI (talent show). Supporting services include Satellite TV Broadcasting, Studio Facilities (three large studios plus production house), Event Management, Audio & Distribution (with digital distribution to Spotify and Apple Music), Ads & Commercials production, and Print Media & Decorations. The company also operates Babylon TV, Babylon FM, and Babylon Crown Hall venue. Founded over 25 years ago, Babylon Media serves as a premier media and event management provider in Iraq and Kurdistan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TV & Radio Integration Multi-platform media integration combining television and radio divisions with cross-promotional synergy, unified content creation, integrated digital platforms, and real-time audience engagement across Babylon TV, Babylon FM, and partner channels.
• Satellite TV Broadcasting Satellite TV broadcasting service with high-definition transmission, global coverage, 24/7 transmission capability, and secure reliable broadcasting infrastructure.
• Studio Facilities Rental of three large production studios plus a dedicated production house for decoration and set design, supporting large-scale productions, live broadcasts, commercials, TV shows, films, and audio-visual productions.
• Event Management Comprehensive event management including venue selection, logistics, event design, technical support, entertainment booking, catering, marketing, registration, and post-event analysis for corporate, government, diplomatic, and cultural events.
• Audio & Distribution Audio recording services including music production, mixing, mastering, voiceovers, podcast production, sound design, and digital distribution to streaming platforms including Spotify and Apple Music.
• Ads & Commercials High-quality advertising and commercial production with concept development, scriptwriting, casting, filming, editing, strategic market placement, broadcasting, and performance monitoring through Epsos partnership.
• Print Media & Decorations Custom booths, event decorations, studio setups, and high-quality print media including promotional materials, branding materials, and large-format printing for banners and signage.
• Babylon TV Babylon Media's own television channel broadcasting produced programs including entertainment shows, game shows, and talk shows.
• Babylon FM Babylon Media's radio station integrated with TV programming for cross-promotional content and audience engagement.
• Babylon Crown Hall Event venue operated by Babylon Media for concerts, parties, plays, and other events with state-of-the-art stage, sound, and lighting capabilities.
• TV Production Services End-to-end TV program production from concept to broadcast, including pre-production, casting, location scouting, scriptwriting, filming, editing, and distribution through major TV channels such as UTV and NetTV.
• Miss Kurdistan Pageant Annual prestigious beauty pageant organized by Babylon Media, featuring contestants from across the Kurdistan Region.

Quantifiable outcome

• Color Festival attracted ~40,000 participants
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• EpsoscoreTechnology or IntegrationBabylon Media is a trusted partner of Epsos for state-of-the-art monitoring and reporting services for advertising campaigns. This partnership provides real-time analytics, audience insights, ROI analysis, and optimization recommendations for ad campaigns, enhancing Babylon Media's ability to offer detailed performance monitoring to clients.
• UTV IraqcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBabylon Media produces original TV programs (Basamat, Rayan Mix, Classico, etc.) for UTV Iraq, with established relationships enabling national and international broadcast of content. UTV's Ramadan Sawa campaign launch was organized and covered by Babylon Media.
• NET TVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBabylon Media produces original TV programs for NET TV, including the talent show TO CIYAWAZI (akin to Got Talent), enabling broadcast reach to NET TV's audience in Iraq.
• Babylon TVflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBabylon TV is Babylon Media Group's flagship television channel, integrated with Babylon FM and other radio stations. Original programs (Mahalatna, 4x4, Babel Chat, Tabeekh Time) are aired on this channel. The channel is a core asset of the integrated TV-radio platform.
• Babylon FMflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBabylon FM is Babylon Media Group's flagship radio station, integrated with Babylon TV. The station cross-promotes TV content and features original radio programming, forming the radio component of the integrated multi-platform media ecosystem.
• Korek TVminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKorek TV is one of the TV channels within Babylon Media Group's cross-promotional network. TV shows on Korek TV include segments highlighting exclusive radio content, and the channel benefits from cross-promotional synergy with other group channels and radio stations.
• Gali Kurdistan TVminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGali Kurdistan TV is included in Babylon Media Group's integrated TV-radio platform network, with cross-promotional content and collaborative media coverage shared across group channels.
• NRT NewsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNRT News is a partner channel in Babylon Media Group's integrated platform. Major news stories are covered live on NRT News with follow-up analysis and listener call-ins featured on companion radio shows within the network.
• Radio Al SalamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRadio Al Salam plays a crucial role in promoting peace and cultural programming from channels like Samara TV and Salahadin TV within Babylon Media Group's integrated platform ecosystem.
• Samaraa TVminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSamaraa TV is part of Babylon Media Group's integrated digital platform network, with exclusive radio content and cross-promotional content featured on the channel.
• Salahadin TVminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSalahadin TV is included in Babylon Media Group's TV-radio integration ecosystem with unified branding, cross-promotional content, and shared talent appearances across the network.
• Ankawa TVminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnkawa TV is one of the partner channels integrated within Babylon Media Group's TV and radio ecosystem, participating in cross-promotional synergies and collaborative content creation.
• Al SumariaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAl Sumaria is a TV channel partner within Babylon Media Group's extended media ecosystem, participating in collaborative coverage and content integration.
• Kanal 4minorGTM or Marketing PartnerKanal 4 is one of the radio/TV channels within Babylon Media Group's integrated media network, featured in the logo carousel of the Babylon Media TV & Radio integration ecosystem.
• KurdsatminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKurdsat is a partner channel within Babylon Media Group's integrated TV and radio platform ecosystem.
• Ministry of Youth and Sports (Iraq)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBabylon Media coordinated with the Ministry of Youth and Sports for the national expansion of the Rwanga Foundation Awards (2021) and the Capital of Arab Youth festival in Baghdad 2021, under the patronage of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi.
• Rwanga FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBabylon Media is the trusted organizer of the annual Rwanga Awards (8 consecutive years), a prestigious initiative to discover and celebrate youth talents in artistic, literary, and scientific categories. Babylon Media also organized Rwanga Foundation's booth at the 46th Baghdad International Fair 2022.
• Haider Al-Nuaimi (Golden Crescent Awards Founder)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBabylon Media organized the Golden Crescent Awards (established 2019 by Haider Al-Nuaimi), an annual event celebrating dramatic and programmatic achievements during the Ramadan season on Iraqi and Arab satellite channels.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rudaw Media Network: Kurdish-focused multi-platform media company (TV, radio, digital) headquartered in the Kurdistan Region. Closely comparable to Babylon in geography, integrated TV+radio+news operations, and Kurdish audience focus.
• Al Sumaria: One of Iraq's largest private TV networks and an explicit Babylon Media broadcast partner. Highly comparable as an Iraqi multi-channel media company spanning news, entertainment, and integrated digital distribution.
• Dijlah TV (Tishk TV): Iraqi Kurdish-affiliated satellite broadcaster. Comparable as a Kurdistan-based TV network producing entertainment and cultural content for the same audience Babylon targets.
• Kurdistan24 (K24): Kurdish satellite TV and digital news network operating in the Kurdistan Region. Comparable as a regional Kurdish broadcaster with integrated multi-platform distribution and original programming.
• UTV Iraq: Iraqi TV network and a core Babylon Media content partner (Babylon produces Basamat, Rayan Mix, Classico for UTV). Closely comparable as a domestically integrated Iraqi broadcaster relying on third-party production for flagship entertainment.
• Al Sharqiya (Al Sharqiya TV): Major Iraqi satellite television network headquartered in Iraq. Comparable as a domestically rooted Iraqi broadcaster producing original entertainment, talk, and cultural programming with mass audience reach.

Broad incumbents

• Al Jazeera Media Network: Pan-Arab broadcaster with TV, digital, and event programming reach into Iraq. Comparable as a much larger incumbent that competes for Iraqi audience attention and advertising share.
• MBC Group: Pan-Arab media conglomerate with TV channels, production, events, and the Shahid streaming platform. Comparable as a much larger incumbent competing for the same Arabic-speaking audiences and advertising budgets in Iraq.
• Rotana Group: Leading Arab music, TV, and production conglomerate covering satellite channels, concerts, and event production. Comparable as a regional incumbent combining audio production, TV, and live events at greater scale.

Regional players

• Eagle Films / Eagle Production House: Middle East production house providing TV production, commercial filming, and event services across the Gulf. Comparable as a regional production services competitor for international brands and broadcasters operating in adjacent geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/babylon_media
• Facebookfacebook.com/Babylonevent
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/babylon-media-group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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