Al Aan is a Dubai-based pan-Arab satellite channel that was launched in 2006. As a free-to-air channel, Al Aan is available on the regional direct-to-home hotspots of Arabsat and Nilesat and its live stream can be watched at http://www.alaan.tv/static/live-tv and www.livestation.com Among Al Aan's alternative distribution platforms are various cable and IPTV networks, including du and e-vision in the UAE and KSA, and free, SFR and Darty Telecom in France. Al Aan shows are conceptualized, developed and produced within the Arab region offering viewers original programming. The channel's core viewer demographic consists of dynamic and modern Arab women. At a time of historic changes in the Arab world, Al Aan advocates an informed and compelling discussion of big-picture issues such as female empowerment, jobs, health awareness, education and human rights. Through its network of more than 120 broadcast professionals based in Dubai, Palestine, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Saudi Arabia, Al Aan produces a total of 21 main programs and 9 hours of live transmission daily that aim to empower, educate and entertain its viewers by broadening their horizons and granting them access to global and regional issues be they related to health, politics, society or general interest.