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MTV (Lebanon)
Murr Television, marketed and known as MTV Lebanon, is a Lebanese television station based in Naccache, Metn District. It was founded in 1991 by businessman Michel El Murr, son of Gabriel Murr (brother of Lebanese politician Michel Murr), as an independent channel emphasizing local programming while also broadcasting Arab and Western content. From its early stages, MTV states that it sought to represent the "complexity and richness" of Lebanese viewers’ identities, placing special focus on local programming while acquiring foreign formats under a self-regulatory code of ethics.
MTV began broadcasting in 1991, aiming to deliver a balanced mix of local, Arab, and Western content. At a time when Lebanon's media sector was largely unregulated, the channel adopted internal ethical guidelines, including legally acquiring the rights to foreign shows.
In November 1994, MTV launched local news broadcasts and socio-political programs that addressed topics such as corruption and government accountability. The channel states that it aimed to speak for a "suffocated public opinion" through its coverage of political and economic challenges.
In 2002, the station was shut down for allegedly violating the 1999 electoral law. Some observers considered the closure to be politically motivated, given MTV’s criticism of the Lebanese government and Syria. On 16 August 2005, the Lebanese Parliament unanimously amended the law that had led to MTV’s closure, restoring the station’s broadcasting rights.
MTV remained off the air until 7 April 2009, shortly before the 2009 parliamentary elections. Following its relaunch, the channel reaffirmed its focus on local programming and continuous innovation.
MTV describes its mission as promoting independent thought in Lebanese and regional media, serving the public interest, and encouraging social responsibility and ethical conduct. The station highlights:
MTV television and Michel El Murr are the recipient of the Washington DC based Transatlantic Leadership Network 2021 "Freedom of the Media" award for International Reporting.
All MTV productions are done in partnership with Studiovision, a regional production company operating studios in Lebanon and Dubai.
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MTV (Lebanon)
Murr Television, marketed and known as MTV Lebanon, is a Lebanese television station based in Naccache, Metn District. It was founded in 1991 by businessman Michel El Murr, son of Gabriel Murr (brother of Lebanese politician Michel Murr), as an independent channel emphasizing local programming while also broadcasting Arab and Western content. From its early stages, MTV states that it sought to represent the "complexity and richness" of Lebanese viewers’ identities, placing special focus on local programming while acquiring foreign formats under a self-regulatory code of ethics.
MTV began broadcasting in 1991, aiming to deliver a balanced mix of local, Arab, and Western content. At a time when Lebanon's media sector was largely unregulated, the channel adopted internal ethical guidelines, including legally acquiring the rights to foreign shows.
In November 1994, MTV launched local news broadcasts and socio-political programs that addressed topics such as corruption and government accountability. The channel states that it aimed to speak for a "suffocated public opinion" through its coverage of political and economic challenges.
In 2002, the station was shut down for allegedly violating the 1999 electoral law. Some observers considered the closure to be politically motivated, given MTV’s criticism of the Lebanese government and Syria. On 16 August 2005, the Lebanese Parliament unanimously amended the law that had led to MTV’s closure, restoring the station’s broadcasting rights.
MTV remained off the air until 7 April 2009, shortly before the 2009 parliamentary elections. Following its relaunch, the channel reaffirmed its focus on local programming and continuous innovation.
MTV describes its mission as promoting independent thought in Lebanese and regional media, serving the public interest, and encouraging social responsibility and ethical conduct. The station highlights:
MTV television and Michel El Murr are the recipient of the Washington DC based Transatlantic Leadership Network 2021 "Freedom of the Media" award for International Reporting.
All MTV productions are done in partnership with Studiovision, a regional production company operating studios in Lebanon and Dubai.