WAAR TV

WAAR TV (also known as Waar TV or War TV) is a Kurdish satellite television channel launched in 2013 in Duhok, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. It broadcasts in Kurdish and Arabic and reaches audiences across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia via satellite platforms such as Nilesat and Hotbird. The channel is part of WAAR Media, a Kurdish-Iraqi media network that also includes WAAR Radio and various social networking platforms. WAAR Media is supported by Palo Broadcasting and Media Company. The channel focuses on entertainment, art news, and Kurdish cultural events, offering a mix of programming designed for Iraqi and Kurdish audiences. It provides 24-hour content in HD quality, using professional equipment and cameras to deliver high production standards. WAAR TV has built a reputation as a training ground for media professionals, with several well-known Kurdish presenters, journalists, and producers having started their careers there. Notable figures associated with the channel include presenter Reber Kurdo, producer Yousif Ahmed (Simko), and sports presenter Aysar Mustafa, who won a best sports presenter award in 2023. WAAR TV maintains an active presence on social media, particularly Facebook, to engage with viewers and share program schedules. The network also operates a website in Kurdish, English, and Kurmanji. Its programming aims to reflect Kurdish and Iraqi culture while respecting local traditions and customs. As a satellite channel, it competes in the crowded Middle Eastern media landscape, targeting Kurdish-speaking populations in Iraq and the diaspora.

WAAR TV was established in 2013 in Duhok, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. It launched as a Kurdish satellite television channel broadcasting in Kurdish and Arabic, with coverage extending across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia via satellite providers Nilesat and Hotbird. The channel is part of WAAR Media, a Kurdish-Iraqi media network that also includes WAAR Radio and various social networking platforms. WAAR Media is supported by Palo Broadcasting and Media Company. From its early years, WAAR TV positioned itself as an entertainment-focused channel, delivering art news, cultural programming, and diverse content tailored to Kurdish and Iraqi audiences. It has been noted for its role in nurturing media talent; several prominent Kurdish media figures began their careers at the channel, including presenter Reber Kurdo, producer Yousif Ahmed (Simko), and sports presenter Aysar Mustafa, who received a best sports presenter award in 2023. The channel has also been recognized for its high-definition broadcast quality and professional production standards. WAAR TV operates 24 hours a day, offering a mix of series, programs, and live content. It maintains a strong presence on social media, particularly Facebook, to interact with viewers and share schedules. The network's website is available in Kurdish, English, and Kurmanji. Throughout its history, WAAR TV has aimed to reflect Kurdish and Iraqi culture while respecting local traditions, and it continues to serve Kurdish-speaking communities in Iraq and abroad.

• 2023

  Sports presenter Aysar Mustafa wins best sports presenter award.

• 2013

  WAAR TV founded in Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq.

A Kurdish-language entertainment and cultural satellite channel providing diverse, high-quality content for Iraqi and Kurdish audiences.

• WAAR TV channel

  Kurdish satellite television channel broadcasting entertainment, art news, and cultural programming in Kurdish and Arabic.

• WAAR Radio

  Shortwave radio station broadcasting in the Middle East, with live streaming available worldwide via its website.

• WAAR Media website

  Online platform available in Kurdish, English, and Kurmanji, providing news and information about the network.

1. 1Welcome to WAAR Mediawaarmedia.com
2. 2WAAR TV - Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3وار تیڤی - Wikipedia (Kurdish)ckb.wikipedia.org