SAT-7

SAT-7 is a Christian satellite television network broadcasting in Arabic, Persian and Turkish across 25 countries in the Middle East and North Africa, along with about 50 countries in Europe. SAT-7 was founded as a nonprofit organization in 1995 with support from Middle Eastern churches. SAT-7 is the first, oldest and largest Christian satellite organization operating in the Middle East and North Africa. Founder and President Dr. Terence Ascott served as International CEO from 1995 - 2019. In April 2019, SAT-7 appointed Rita El-Mounayer as International CEO. The not-for-profit organization is governed by an international volunteer board. The network consists of four channels: SAT-7 Arabic, SAT-7 Kids (Arabic language), SAT-7 Pars (Persian language), and SAT-7 Türk (Turkish language). SAT-7 Academy, an Arabic complementary educational brand, airs programs on the SAT-7 Kids and SAT-7 Arabic channels. More than 80% of programming is produced in the Middle East by Middle Easterners. A wide variety of genres are employed, including dramas, music videos, films, cartoons, game shows, teaching programs, documentaries, talk shows and current events programs. SAT-7 programming is available "free to air" to any viewer with access to a television and satellite connection within satellite coverage areas. Estimates indicate about 90% of households in the region have access to a television and an average of 55-60% have access to satellite. In countries such as Iraq, satellite access is approaching 90% of the population. An independent survey indicated 1 in 3 Iraqi children and 1 in 4 Saudi Arabian children watch SAT-7 Kids. In 2018, the overall viewing audience of its channels is estimated at over 25 million. SAT-7 is financially supported by interested individuals, churches, corporations and foundations from the Middle East and North Africa and around the world. The organization's mission is advanced by support offices: SAT-7 Brasil, SAT-7 Canada, SAT-7 Europe, SAT-7 Hong Kong, SAT-7 UK, and SAT-7 USA Rex M. Rogers.