Middle East Broadcasting Networks (MBN) is a non-profit organization funded by the U.S. Congress through a grant from the U.S. Agency for Global Media, an independent federal agency. MBN’s mission is to provide a credible platform for the exchange of ideas and perspectives by delivering accurate, impartial, and comprehensive news and information to audiences across the Middle East and North Africa. The network also seeks to foster a deeper understanding of the United States—its people and its policies.