The Middle East Broadcasting Networks (MBN) is a non-profit media organization based in the United States. Established in 2004, MBN aims to provide news and information to audiences in the Middle East and North Africa. It operates several television and radio channels, including Alhurra, which broadcasts in Arabic, and Radio Sawa, which focuses on music and news. MBN's mission is to promote democratic values and provide accurate information to counter misinformation in the region. The organization is funded by the U.S. government and is part of the broader efforts to enhance understanding and dialogue between the United States and the Arab world.