"MBC Iraq" a serious threat to Iraq .. Academics and politicians warn

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"MBC Iraq" a serious threat to Iraq .. Academics and politicians warn

 

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BAGHDAD (Reuters) - 

MBC, the MBC television channel, is targeting the Iraqi public, especially Iraqi families and young people, on the channel's public address, a move warned by politicians that it harms our society and targets the moral values of individuals. Iraq and intersect with the information systems and legislation.

MBC announced that it will launch a new channel for Iraq called "MBC Iraq" as part of its expansion and growth plan, while the members of its main team are among the names that are acceptable to the Iraqi family, due to their deep roots in the Iraqi screen. 

Political warnings:

A member of the Political Bureau of the movement of Asaib Ahl al-Haq, Laith al-Athari, close to the broadcast of MBC Iraq, that we can not trust the methodology and policy of this group, calling the media body to put controls and conditions on them. 

Al-Athari told Al-Ghad Press that "the emergence of channels aimed at the Iraqi people from an institution that had negative and suspicious positions in support of terrorism during the entry of Dahesh and their name in the revolutionaries," pointing out that "the methodology and policy of this group can not be trusted after it has proven its support for terrorism as a media tool."

He pointed out that "we are afraid of such poisons transmitted through such screens targeting our society and our moral values after these institutions fell under the notice of Western media," stressing that "the government and the media and communications to pay attention to such despicable attempts targeting the Iraqi family, "He said. 

"We hope that the government will take the lead role, especially the media body, to establish the rules and conditions to preserve the morals of our society," it is likely that "the entry of these channels to Iraq may be one of its goals to invade the minds of young people and the Iraqi family after their failure of the terrorist invasion." 

On the other hand, the Secretary-General of the Movement of Youth Al-Bashair MP MP Yasser Al-Maliki, MBC Iraq, noting that Saudi Arabia was founded to intervene in the Iraqi issue in a manner "traveled."

"Saudi Arabia condemns the embrace of Qatar, Al-Jazeera channel under the pretext of interfering in the affairs of countries and indirectly," he said, adding that "Saudi Arabia is establishing with all brazenness" MBC Iraq "to intervene in the Iraqi affairs openly and frankly." I conclude with the slogan "# Saudi Arabia-Al-Fatna". 

MBC:

"MBC" The launch of "MBC Iraq," confirms the group's keenness on its relationship with the Iraqi audience, pointing out that the programs of the new channel will boast a wide range of new programs, during the coming Ramadan season, with a special Iraqi combination. 

According to Sam Barnett, chief executive officer of MBC, the group is keen to meet the needs of the Iraqi public in the first of its networks, based on the vision of the Chairman of the Board, Sheikh Waleed Al-Ibrahim.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has arrested Sheikh Waleed al-Brahim, owner of the MBC channel group, in a group of more than 200 people on corruption charges at the beginning of last year. 

The Financial Times said Saudi officials had offered the al-Sheikh freedom in exchange for giving up his stake in the media network. 

Mohammed bin Salman has long been interested in mbc, and people close to him have been talking to Ibrahim's family to acquire his stake for nearly two years, but the owner of the group has objected to the amount offered (2.5 billion US dollars) Maintaining a higher price (3.5-3 billion US dollars). 

Academics: Breach of sovereignty and violation of media systems

"This is a breach of the sovereignty of the state," said Alaa Mustafa, a professor at Baghdad University's School of Information. "This is a violation of the laws and regulations of the media, and it is a mistake to think that this is in line with the freedom of opinion and the smooth selection of information because space The media is respectful and sacred subject to special laws. 

"If Iraq had the basis of satellite broadcasting to Saudi Arabia or to Iran or to Qatar, would you agree with them? Certainly not," Mustafa said in an interview with Al-Ghad Press. "Iraq should be prosecuted by countries that host media institutions that oppose, oppose and broadcast. Poison on the country ".

He pointed out that "satellite channels are not purely cultural projects and not outlets for the distribution of Zakat, but is a tool for soft war and brainwashing and seduction of souls and influence in the public opinion," stressing that "the subject is dangerous, but unfortunately Iraq today is open to those who gave birth yesterday free and Iraq MBC Iraq and tomorrow the island of Iraq and others. "

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Wonder what US channels are affiliated with this outfit?..CNN..would almost bet that MSNBC is without searching it..

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MBC Iraq channel to launch next month

January 27, 2019 01:07

LONDON: Broadcaster MBC Group plans to launch a “premium” TV channel geared toward Iraqi families next month, it said in a statement on Saturday.
MBC Iraq will air a “diverse selection of Iraqi programs, including dramas and comedies,” the broadcaster said.
Official broadcasts will begin on Feb. 17, with previews of the channel’s output aired on the two preceding days.
The launch of the channel is part of a five-year plan for MBC Group to “grow its offerings throughout the region,” it said.
In the previews of the channel’s output, it will air a broadcast of the “Winter at Tantora” Saudi cultural festival featuring a number of Iraqi singers. On Feb. 16, it will
air the debut of the sixth
season of “Arabs Got Talent” at 9 p.m. Iraq time.
“MBC’s relationship with Iraqi viewers is one that has been ongoing for years, primarily through televising Iraqi dramas, featuring Iraqi talent including superstar singers and many TV stars,” MBC said in a statement.
“Behind the scenes, many Iraqis have contributed to the growth of the group through their hard work in HR, admin, technical, production, and more since the company’s establishment in 1991.”
The channel will air Iraqi drama and comedy productions, in addition to “socio-cultural premium entertainment shows.”
“MBC Iraq is the result of the purposeful vision of chairman of the board, Sheikh Waleed Al-Ibrahim, and the culmination of MBC Group’s five-year expansion and growth plan, which we announced in the last quarter of 2018,” said Sam Barnett, CEO of MBC Group.
“MBC Iraq is a premium television network that caters to the needs of a sophisticated Iraqi audience, offering exclusive and premium content suitable for all members of the family and all age groups. Our aim is to offer increased localized productions, offering opportunities to Iraqi talent and prospects in media to its youth.”

 

http://www.arabnews.com/node/1442506/media

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It looks like Maliki doesn’t like this news so that is probably a. Good thing.