About Abu Dhabi Media
Abu Dhabi Media is the government-owned media company of Abu Dhabi, established in 2007. It operates television channels, radio stations, publications and digital media, and it is one of the main media organisations in the UAE.
Its television channels include Abu Dhabi TV and other channels covering news, entertainment, sports and culture. Sports broadcasting is a significant area, with coverage of football and other major sporting events.
Radio stations under its umbrella broadcast news, music and talk programmes in Arabic and other languages, serving the UAE's diverse population.
Publishing has also been part of its activities, including Arabic-language newspapers and magazines. Al Ittihad, one of the UAE's major Arabic newspapers, is associated with the group, as is Majid, a long-running children's magazine.
Digital platforms, including streaming services, apps and websites, have become increasingly important as audiences move online. Media organisations around the world have invested in digital channels to reach viewers and readers on phones and tablets.
As a state media organisation, Abu Dhabi Media plays a role in communicating national news, promoting culture and supporting the Arabic language.
The UAE has developed a large media sector, with free zones such as twofour54 in Abu Dhabi and Dubai Media City hosting broadcasters, production companies and media startups.
Competition for audiences has increased with global streaming platforms, social media and online video.
Live coverage of national occasions, such as UAE National Day celebrations, is another important part of its programming, bringing major events to audiences across the country.
Abu Dhabi Media is a government media company rather than a startup, and Startups UAE includes it among the UAE's major media organisations.
Its television channels include Abu Dhabi TV and other channels covering news, entertainment, sports and culture. Sports broadcasting is a significant area, with coverage of football and other major sporting events.
Radio stations under its umbrella broadcast news, music and talk programmes in Arabic and other languages, serving the UAE's diverse population.
Publishing has also been part of its activities, including Arabic-language newspapers and magazines. Al Ittihad, one of the UAE's major Arabic newspapers, is associated with the group, as is Majid, a long-running children's magazine.
Digital platforms, including streaming services, apps and websites, have become increasingly important as audiences move online. Media organisations around the world have invested in digital channels to reach viewers and readers on phones and tablets.
As a state media organisation, Abu Dhabi Media plays a role in communicating national news, promoting culture and supporting the Arabic language.
The UAE has developed a large media sector, with free zones such as twofour54 in Abu Dhabi and Dubai Media City hosting broadcasters, production companies and media startups.
Competition for audiences has increased with global streaming platforms, social media and online video.
Live coverage of national occasions, such as UAE National Day celebrations, is another important part of its programming, bringing major events to audiences across the country.
Abu Dhabi Media is a government media company rather than a startup, and Startups UAE includes it among the UAE's major media organisations.