Emirates Media Inc. (EMI) is a multimedia pioneer in the Arab region. Its origins in television, radio and press go back as far as 1969 with the establishment of Al Ittihad Newspaper, UAE Television from Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Radio. It was in 1996 that television and radio were incorporated under Emirates Broadcasting Corporation (EBC). In 1999 EBC was reincorporated as EMI with its television and radio services expanded to include Al Ittihad Newspaper, Zahrat Al Khaleej and Majed Magazines.

Today, EMI's diversity provides a unique advantage as it continues to reach millions of Arabs from around the world. EMI's coverage extends from the Middle East to Europe as well as North America.

EMI's operations currently include three satellite television channels and seven radio channels as well as the above-mentioned publications. Additionally, EMI's electronic services include five interactive internet websites with continuing development for launching new websites for other major services in TV, Radio and Press. Its Al Ittihad newspaper website, as well as its main corporate website, were the first Arabic websites in the region. These premier websites are popular not only with their audience but with other industry professionals as they are recognized for their quality of information and content as well as design.

EMI's satellite coverage of the latest events around the world attracts international recognition and acclaim. Since its inauguration, EMI has been the recipient of a record number of prestigious accolades for all sectors of its operations. EMI is dedicated to "keeping its audiences ahead" by providing a greater choice of the latest and most technically advanced interactive services while maintaining its high professional values and international standards.