Our work in the Middle East & North Africa

Woman reporter, Al-Mirbad Radio and Television, Iraq

The BBC World Service Trust's work in the Middle East and North Africa spans many diverse areas of media output, including radio, television, print and online. We focus on supporting aspiring media professionals, the profession and their organisations to produce compelling output of the highest international standard.

This support includes:

  • Mentoring
  • Training
  • Organising media events and networking opportunities
  • Technical support
  • Infrastructure development.

More about our work in the Middle East

Regional projects

Socially responsible media platforms in the Arab world

Projects by country

We are currently working in Iran, Iraq and the Palestinian Territories.

In the past, we have worked in Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Jordon, Saudi Arabia, Syria and Yemen. More