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 […]
BEYOND THE ARAB SPRING
RELAUNCHED TV STUDIO IS GOOD NEWS FOR IRAN
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 […]
EGYPTIAN CHRISTIANS MOURN LOSS OF CHURCH LEADER
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 […]
UNPRECEDENTED NUMBERS OF CHILDREN WATCHING SAT-7 KIDS IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA
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 […]
SAT-7 DRAWS CROWDS AT CAIRO BOOK FAIR
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 […]
SAT-7 TÜRK APPOINTS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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 […]
THOUSANDS OF CHRISTIANS CELEBRATE NEW YEAR IN TAHRIR SQUARE
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 […]
What's behind the conflict in Syria?
At the time of writing, the situation in Syria is rapidly changing. On the 2nd November it was announced that the Syrian government agreed to stop all violence against protestors. However, there are new reports that there has been more conflict in the city of Homs. Colin Chapman has worked in the Middle East, for nearly twenty years and is […]
Growing up in Baghdad…Bombs, Poverty and Faith
Lina Dawood is 18 and is from Iraq. She has grown up with the reality of the Iraqi war around her and has seen the devastation. Yet she still has faith. We were privileged enough to meet her and hear her story about growing up in Baghdad through the war and poverty. ‘When the fighting began, I didn’t understand what […]
Against all the Odds… How God is Transforming Turkey
19th August 2011 Esin* (name changed for security) is a professional Turkish woman working in the media. She is also a passionate Christian who has a heart to see the Turkish church grow according to God’s grace. In a recent conversation with her she talked about what God is doing with the small but growing Turkish Church. Lying at the […]