BEYOND THE ARAB SPRING – OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MIDDLE EASTERN CHURCH Various reports have commented recently that the Arab Spring is turning into a “Christian winter” for the Church in the Middle East and North Africa. In Egypt large numbers of Christians have emigrated in the face of unrelenting opposition; there are reports that Christians in Syria are being specifically […]
A UK studio which produces and broadcasts programmes for Christians across the Persian-speaking world has gone live after an eight month period of rebuilding and refitting. The SAT-7 PARS studio in London is one of two Farsi (Persian) language studios run by SAT-7, a Christian satellite broadcaster sharing the Good News with over 15 million viewers across the Middle East […]
SAT-7 International Council Extends Condolences to Coptic Orthodox Church On 17th March 2012, Coptic Pope Shenouda III died at the age of 88 as a result of health complications related to old age. SAT-7 interrupted its normal schedules to broadcast the state funeral live from St. Mark’s Cathedral in Cairo. The SAT-7 International Council, at a scheduled meeting after the […]
A massive number of children in the Arab world are tuning in to Christian TV programmes – and are calling out for more. The result of recent surveys indicate that over 9 million children across the Middle East and North Africa are watching SAT-7 KIDS programming, which imparts truth, positive values and education in a fun and safe environment. It […]
Crowds of excited children and parents visit SAT-7 at the 2012 Cairo International Book Fair Middle Eastern Christian broadcaster SAT-7 participated in the 2012 Cairo International Book Fair between 22nd January and 7th February. The SAT-7 KIDS channel also sponsored two special “KIDS days” with on-screen celebrities from the channel engaging with a large and enthusiastic crowd. Staff welcomed families […]
Middle East Christian broadcaster SAT-7 is pleased to announce that Mr Melih Ekener has been appointed as Executive Director of its Turkish language channel, SAT-7 TÜRK. Mr Ekener comes to SAT-7 with over 25 years of experience in the Turkish TV industry as an actor, presenter, producer and director. He is well known in Turkey and has appeared in many […]
An historic New Year’s Eve celebration in Tahrir Square has been described as a real-life fantasy, beyond all expectations. The event was, for many people, the only way to support one another on a very tough night, after weeks of bloodshed and pain during the Egyptian clashes. The entire celebrations were broadcast live on SAT-7 over seven hours, starting at […]
