ARN, a privately-owned company headquartered in the UAE, was founded in 2001 and employs approximately 330 individuals. Functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer, the company's core operations include broadcast television and radio, specifically managing a multilingual radio network in Dubai, and it also operates an advertising subsidiary named MPN.
ARN's iHeart Podcast Network marked its sixth anniversary on February 18, 2026, reporting strong results in the latest Podcast Ranker for January. The network noted that multiple local favourites and global hits climbed the charts, demonstrating its continued growth in audience reach and the strength of its premium podcast slate. Earlier on February 9, ARN, in partnership with The Walkley Foundation, dedicated its annual scholarship for emerging journalists to Ali Drower. The scholarship honors Drower, who was a respected journalist, presenter, and news director that worked with ARN and other media organizations, and was known for her dedication to fostering new talent.