# Kharabeesh

> Kharabeesh is a pan-Arab digital media company and YouTube multi-channel network that curates, produces and distributes Arabic-language content for the Middle East and North Africa. Founded in Amman, Jordan in 2005 as an animation collective known for satirical cartoons, it grew into the region's first YouTube-certified MCN, supporting a network of creators across comedy, animation, kids, social, tech, gaming, beauty and travel. The company reports roughly 138 channels, 44 million subscribers and more than 13 billion lifetime views.

- **Founded:** 2005
- **Headquarters:** Amman, Jordan (with offices in Dubai, UAE)
- **Founders:** Wael Attili (Co-founder & VP of Content), Mohammed Asfour (Co-founder), Wafa Nabulsi (Co-founder), Firas Al Otaibi (Co-founder & CEO), Shaher Al Otaibi (Co-founder)
- **Team size:** ~71 employees
- **Products:** Multi-Channel Network (MCN), Original & branded content production, Kharabeesh apps, Brand partnerships & branded content, Creator support & talent development
- **Notable:** First YouTube-certified multi-channel network in the MENA region (2014)., Surpassed 1 billion YouTube views by end of 2014., Reported ~44 million subscribers, ~138 channels and over 13 billion lifetime views.

## Products & services

- **Multi-Channel Network (MCN)** — YouTube-certified network partnering with digital creators for channel management, monetization and distribution across the Arab world.
- **Original & branded content production** — In-house animation, comedy, music, short films and social content produced in Arabic, including satirical cartoons.
- **Kharabeesh apps** — iOS and Android apps distributing the network's content to Arabic-speaking audiences.
- **Brand partnerships & branded content** — Content marketing and original branded content collaborations for advertisers targeting Arab youth.
- **Creator support & talent development** — Curation, collaboration and celebration of regional creators across comedy, animation, kids, social, tech, gaming, beauty and travel.

## Achievements

- First YouTube-certified multi-channel network in the MENA region (2014).
- Surpassed 1 billion YouTube views by end of 2014.
- Reported ~44 million subscribers, ~138 channels and over 13 billion lifetime views.
- Arab Spring satirical videos gained international recognition and cross-border translation.
- Closed a $5M Series B led by Wamda Capital with Endeavor and Dash.

## Latest updates

- **2016-08** — Closed a $5 million Series B round led by Wamda Capital with Endeavor Catalyst and Dash.
- **2017-02** — Co-founder Mohammed Asfour reflects on building the content channel in a Wamda feature.

## Links

- Website: https://kharabeesh.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/kharabeesh
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/kharabeesh
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Kharabeesh
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/kharabeesh
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/Kharabeesh

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