Arab satellite channels have undoubtedly become an essential component of the culture of Arab societies, interacting with and affecting the emotions and values, taking a considerable amount of the time and attention of the general public, particularly the young, through the programmes they present round the clock. A relevant question here is: What does the majority of these channels present? What is the essential substance of the items they broadcast?

Arab satellite channels have undoubtedly become an essential component of the culture of Arab societies, interacting with and affecting the emotions and values, taking a considerable amount of the time and attention of the general public, particularly the young, through the programmes they present round the clock. A relevant question here is: What does the majority of these channels present? What is the essential substance of the items they broadcast?