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| Country | Iraq |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Worldwide, via satellite and internet |
| Headquarters | Baghdad |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Arabic |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV |
| Ownership | |
| Key people | Ghazwan Jassem (General Manager) |
| History | |
| Launched | 2004 |
| Links | |
| Website | https://www.alsumaria.tv/ |
| Availability | |
| Streaming media | |
| Live stream | https://www.alsumaria.tv/Live/video |
Alsumaria News (Arabic: السومرية نيوز) is an independent Iraqi satellite TV network that transmits on Nilesat 102, Hot Bird 8, and NOORSAT/Eurobird.
Established by a group of businessmen in 2004, it has 700 employees across Iraq, Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan.
Alsumaria adopts a liberal perspective whilst maintaining religious faith and strongly refuting repression and autocracy. Alsumaria produces almost all of its 24/7 programs in-house. It broadcasts live entertainment, social, political, and game shows hosted by young Iraqis, and drama and comedy series starred, directed, and produced by Iraqis.
Alsumaria have exclusive rights to broadcast various movies, documentaries, musicals, children, entertainment, and sports shows.