TV Channel Overview
Al Rasheed Channel (قناة الرشيد الفضائية) is an independent Iraqi television channel based in Baghdad, Baghdad
Governorate. Launched in 2009, it combines news and political coverage
with a broader general-interest schedule. The channel also maintains studios
and reporting offices in Iraq, with additional offices in several Arab
countries.
News bulletins, political discussion, interviews, and current-affairs programs form a substantial part of its output, covering developments in Iraq as well as regional and Arab affairs. Alongside this reporting, Al Rasheed carries cultural, social, entertainment, sports, and lifestyle programming, giving the channel a wider scope than a dedicated news service. Its current schedule includes discussion formats and daytime programming alongside other locally produced content.
Arabic is the principal language of the channel. Al Rasheed also places emphasis on younger audiences and cultural subjects within its programming. From its base in Baghdad, it operates as an independent Iraqi television service, combining political and public-affairs coverage with general programming centered on Iraqi and regional topics.
Basic Information
- Genre
- General (News, Current Affairs, Culture, Entertainment, Sports)
- Language
- Arabic (العربية)
- Country / Location
- Home > Middle East > Iraq
- Headquarters
- Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate
