Al-Forat TV

An independent Iraqi channel founded on 10 November 2004, covering local and international affairs and keeping pace with political, sports and social events and everything that matters to society.

The Al-Forat story

Named after Iraq's river, with a mission that has flowed like it since 2004

Al-Forat TV went on air on 10 November 2004 as an independent Iraqi channel covering local and international affairs and following political, sporting and social events and everything that matters to Iraqi society.

We adopt a moderate discourse for one united Iraq, keeping an equal distance from all the components of the diverse Iraqi people; we promote the values of democracy, freedom, and political and economic openness to the world; and we aim to be a friendly, dependable channel that offers the most truthful and faithful picture, committed to an inclusive national line.

Today Al-Forat reaches its audience via 3 satellites, its website and its digital platforms, with a network of 18 offices and correspondents across the provinces and daily and weekly programmes that bring together news, debate, public service and culture.

Founded: 10 November 2004
Headquarters: Baghdad, Karrada
On air: 21 years
Broadcast satellites: 3 satellites

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Inside Al-Forat

A broadcast operation that runs around the clock

From the main studio in Baghdad to the newsroom and the control room: the place where Al-Forat's bulletins and programmes are made.

Where the bulletins beginMain studioThe Baghdad studio is home to the news bulletins and live talk shows throughout the day.

Editing and checking, minute by minuteNewsroomThe editorial team keeps in touch with the correspondents and verifies every story before it is published.

Everything on air passes through hereControl roomDirecting, master control, and picture and sound quality on every screen.

Vision and mission

What we believe in and work for

Our vision

To be the leading media and digital platform for professional news and programming, committed to credibility and objectivity, quality and creativity, and a high standard of professionalism; to reach every Iraqi home; and to attract Arab viewers and Iraqis abroad, wherever they may be.

Our mission

“To convey the pulse of the street and the truth, with professionalism and objectivity.”

01
Supporting national efforts to build the Iraqi state on democratic and rational foundations that meet society's aspirations and needs.
02
Encouraging Iraqi talent and potential in every field, which the channel sees as central to its role in building the new Iraq.
03
Adopting a media strategy and programme line-up that support the reconstruction effort, the country's progress and the achievement of national unity.

Our values

Eight principles behind everything we broadcast

01Credibility
02Professionalism
03Integrity
04Accuracy
05Transparency
06Moderation
07Peaceful coexistence
08Quality and creativity

Al-Forat's institutions

One media house

The channel operates within “Al-Forat Media and Art Production” alongside a news agency and an art production house, which work hand in hand on coverage and production.

Al-Forat TVOfficial broadcasts begin
Al-Forat News AgencyNews agency
Art production houseArt and media production

Milestones on screen

2004
First broadcast
Al-Forat TV begins official broadcasts from Baghdad on 10 November.
2005
“In the Realm of Faith”
A religious programme on moral values and Islamic knowledge, presented in a moderate style that is close to people.
2008
“Al-Forat Reports”
A round-up of field reports from the channel's correspondents in the provinces.
2011
“Hour of Dialogue”
An open dialogue with decision-makers on the major national issues, with no red lines.
2012
“Al-Forat Morning”
The family morning show: light news, health, cooking and conversations with inspiring people.
2014
“Face to Face”
A weekly in-depth interview with a leading political or economic figure: direct questions and clear answers.
2015
“Land of Sawad”
An agricultural programme that joins farmers in their fields and showcases successful experiences in modern farming.
2016
“Street Pulse”
A daily field programme that takes citizens' concerns and demands from markets and neighbourhoods straight to officials.
2017
“Cultural Papers”
A weekly cultural magazine following new publications, exhibitions and the literary and art scene.
2018
“The Scene”
A daily analytical look at developments on the Iraqi and regional political scene with a panel of specialists.
2019
“Baghdad Tales”
A journey through Baghdad's memory: the alleys, cafés and personalities that shaped the city's history.
2020
“At Your Service”
A public-service programme that pursues citizens' complaints with government departments until a solution is found.
2021
“Al-Forat's Guest”
Special interviews with Iraqi creators, athletes and artists inside the country and abroad.

Satellite reception

Satellite frequencies

Al-Forat reaches Iraqi and Arab viewers via 3 satellites, as well as the live stream on the website and our platforms.

Live broadcast

SatelliteFrequencyPolarisationSymbol rateFEC

Nilesat
7° West
Frequency
11013
Polarisation
Horizontal H
Symbol rate
27500
FEC
5/6
Eutelsat
7° East
Frequency
11512
Polarisation
Vertical V
Symbol rate
27500
FEC
3/4
Arabsat Badr
26° East
Frequency
12034
Polarisation
Horizontal H
Symbol rate
27500
FEC
3/4

Our bureaus and correspondents

On the ground in 18 locations across Iraq

Headquarters in Baghdad, bureaus in the major provinces and correspondents in every province: the news is reported from where it happens.

Headquarters (1)

Bureaus (5)

Correspondents (12)

Contact the management

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