Arabic language broadcaster

US-funded broadcaster Alhurra lays off 160 staff, merges Iraq channel

“We’ve said goodbye today to 160 of our colleagues. We’ve reduced our workforce by 21 percent,” MBN Acting President and CEO Dr. Jeffrey Gedmin said
“Congressionally mandated budget cuts have forced us to reduce company costs by nearly $20 million”

By Reuters · 03 September 2024