Kurdistan TV

What Kurdistan TV does

Kurdistan TV (ده‌زگای سه‌ته‌لایتی كوردستان, Kurdistan Television Media Institution) is a privately-held Kurdish-language satellite television channel founded in 1999 and headquartered in Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The channel operates as a free-to-air broadcaster serving Kurdish-speaking audiences across Iraqi Kurdistan, the broader Middle East, and the Kurdish diaspora, with documented affiliation to the Kurdistan Democratic Party (PDK). Programming covers news (Kurdistan, Iraq, Middle East, world), economy, health, sports, culture, lifestyle, science and technology, documentaries, and opinion content.

The channel is delivered through three core distribution layers: (1) free-to-air satellite broadcasting across the region; (2) a multi-language website (kurdisantv.net) supporting Sorani Kurdish, Arabic, Persian, and Kurmanji, with a live TV streaming player; and (3) native mobile applications published on Google Play, Apple App Store, Huawei AppGallery, and Galaxy Store. The technology stack is conventional broadcast plus standard web/mobile delivery, with no documented APIs, SDKs, AI capabilities, or proprietary technology beyond the multi-language localization layer. Reported headcount is 38 employees.

The business model is advertising-supported on a free-to-air basis; pricing for viewership is not applicable, and specific advertising rates are not publicly disclosed. The viewer/customer segment is the Kurdish-speaking general public across geography, with content categorized into regional, political, cultural, sports, health, and lifestyle verticals. No enterprise customers, B2B revenue streams, named advertisers, or commercial product lines (SaaS, API, paid subscriptions) are described in the source data.

Name

Kurdistan TV

Legal name

ده‌زگای سه‌ته‌لایه‌تی كوردستان (Kurdistan Television Media Institution)

Website

https://kurdistantv.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kurdistan TV is a Kurdish-language satellite television channel founded in 1999 and headquartered in Erbil, Iraq, broadcasting free-to-air news, cultural, and entertainment content in multiple languages to Kurdish-speaking audiences across the Middle East and diaspora via satellite, web, and mobile apps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Television Broadcasting

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (51612), Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations (5161)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

International Multilingual/Diaspora Broadcasters (MPABAEAG)

Keywords

• Satellite television broadcasting
• Kurdish language media
• Live news streaming
• Multi-language broadcasting
• Documentary programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Erbil

HQ country

Iraq

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Television Broadcasting and Digital Media: Satellite TV channel broadcasting news, documentaries, sports, health, culture, and entertainment content. Revenue likely derived from advertising and media services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kurdistan TV operates a free-to-air Kurdish satellite television channel headquartered in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan Region, broadcasting news, documentaries, sports, health, culture, and entertainment content. Content is delivered via satellite and complemented by a multi-language website (Kurdish, Arabic, Persian, English) and native mobile applications on iOS and Android. The channel also provides live TV streaming, video news, and program on-demand access through its digital platforms.

Product overview

Kurdistan TV (ده‌زگای سه‌ته‌لایه‌تی كوردستان) is a Kurdish satellite television network and media outlet offering multi-language content in Sorani Kurdish, Arabic, Persian, and Kurmanji. The platform delivers news coverage (Kurdistan, Iraq, Middle East, World), economic reporting, health news, sports coverage, cultural and arts content, documentary programming, and an opinions/opinion-editorial section. The website also hosts a live TV streaming feature, a mobile application available on Google Play, App Store, Huawei Store, and Galaxy Store, and maintains social media channels. Content is organized into sections including news, economy, health, diverse/multimedia, sports, documentaries, programs, media, and opinions. No commercial software product, SaaS platform, API, or developer offering is described.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kurdistan TV Satellite Channel Free-to-air Kurdish satellite television channel broadcasting news, documentaries, sports, health, culture, and entertainment content in Kurdish, Arabic, Persian, and English to Kurdish-speaking audiences across Iraqi Kurdistan, the broader Middle East, and the Kurdish diaspora.
• Kurdistan TV Website and Live Streaming Multi-language website providing live TV streaming, video news, written news articles, and program content in Kurdish, Arabic, Persian, and English. Accessible to viewers globally.
• Kurdistan TV Mobile Application Native mobile application for Android and iOS devices delivering live TV streaming, news, and video content to Kurdish-speaking audiences; available across major app stores including Google Play, Apple App Store, Huawei Store, and Galaxy Store.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• ROJ TV: Kurdish-language satellite television channel based in Europe, broadcasting to Kurdish-speaking audiences across the Middle East and diaspora. Directly competes for Kurdish viewers with similar news, cultural, and political programming.
• Kurdistan24: Kurdish satellite television channel headquartered in Erbil, broadcasting 24/7 news and entertainment in Kurdish and English. Closely comparable to Kurdistan TV in audience, language coverage, satellite distribution, and multi-platform digital presence.
• Zagros TV: Kurdish satellite TV channel headquartered in Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, covering Kurdish news and cultural content. Comparable operating model and target audience to Kurdistan TV.
• Rudaw Media Network: Erbil-based Kurdish satellite TV and digital news network covering Kurdistan, Iraq, and the broader region. Directly competes with Kurdistan TV for the same Kurdish-speaking audience with similar news, politics, and general programming mix.
• NRT (Nalia Radio Television): Kurdish-language satellite TV and radio broadcaster operating from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Competes directly with Kurdistan TV in news, politics, and general programming for Kurdish-speaking viewers across Iraq and the diaspora.

Broad incumbents

• Al Jazeera Arabic: Qatar-based pan-Arab satellite news broadcaster with massive regional reach and digital platforms. Operates in the same broader Middle East satellite broadcasting space as Kurdistan TV, though focused on Arabic rather than Kurdish audiences.
• Al Arabiya: Major pan-Arab satellite news network headquartered in Dubai. Competes for Middle East ad budgets and viewer attention with Kurdistan TV, particularly among Arabic-speaking Kurdish and regional audiences.
• France 24: International multilingual satellite and digital news broadcaster operating in French, English, Arabic, and Spanish. Comparable in its multilingual, multi-platform distribution model that Kurdistan TV aspires to via its Kurdish/Arabic/Persian/English offering.
• Voice of America Kurdish Service: U.S. government-funded international broadcaster operating a dedicated Kurdish-language service across TV, radio, and digital. Competes with Kurdistan TV for Kurdish-speaking audiences and diaspora viewership.
• BBC Kurdish Service: BBC's Kurdish-language news offering across web and broadcast, serving Kurdish-speaking audiences in Iraq, Iran, Turkey, and the diaspora. Comparable editorial scope and diaspora audience overlap with Kurdistan TV.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kurdistantv

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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