The Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Inc. (MBN) is the non-profit news organization that operates Alhurra Television and Radio Sawa under a grant from the BBG. Alhurra and Radio Sawa, provide America an undistorted line of communication with the people of the Middle East. They deliver accurate and objective information about America, American policies and people with a broad range of perspectives and an open exchange of ideas on issues of importance to the audience. Alhurra and Radio Sawa also present in-depth discussions that are not addressed in the Arabic-language media, such as human rights and freedom of speech and religion.
MBN is also very active online via MBN Digital properties, integrating social media content into its TV and radio content.
MBN operates under a grant from US Agency for Global Media (USAGM).
Important Links:
http://www.alhurra.com/english.html
http://www.radiosawa.com/radio_sawa.html
http://www.facebook.com/alhurra
http://www.facebook.com/sawa