The program “Missing” traces the stories of Arab individuals who disappeared under mysterious political circumstances without a trace, presents the perspectives of their families, and explores potential scenarios behind their disappearances.

“The Vanished” is not a widely recognized specific historical place or cultural site. The term is often used in fiction or mystery contexts, such as in titles of books, films, or games, to refer to a lost or forgotten location. Without a specific real-world referent, it does not have a verifiable history to summarize.

“Arab Television” broadly refers to the television broadcasting industry across the Arab world, which began with the launch of national channels in the 1950s and 1960s, such as Iraq’s Republic of Iraq Television (1956). It has been profoundly shaped by the rise of pan-Arab satellite news networks in the 1990s, most notably Al Jazeera (founded 1996), which revolutionized media by offering independent news and fostering regional debate. Today, it encompasses a diverse landscape of state-run broadcasters, private entertainment channels, and influential news networks that play a central role in Arab culture, politics, and public discourse.