Al Ekhbariya is a satellite TV channel that provides the latest breaking news, analysis, and field reports. It is also known as the Saudi Ekhbariya channel and is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is one of seven channels representing the Saudi Broadcasting Authority (SBA) of the Ministry of Media.
The Beginning of Al Ekhbariya Channel
Launched in 2004, Al Ekhbariya has correspondents based in the Middle East, Europe, and America to provide a vast coverage of news stories from all over the world. The channel is considered a competitor for several news channels globally and is the official TV spokesperson for all government-related developments internally and internationally.
The Programs of Al Ekhbariya Channel
The channel presents ten programs on a weekly basis. These programs are related to current political events like the intervention of coalition forces led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Yemen. In addition to its Arabic-speaking programs, the channel offers a Persian Program. Not to mention, its diverse collection of other programs such as documentaries, economics, and politics. The official website of the channel provides a live streaming service.
On the 13th of February 2022 and coinciding with World Radio Day, the Saudi Broadcasting Authority launched the country’s first news radio station which is the radio branch of Al Ekhbariya channel.
Transforming Al Ekhbariya Channel to Al Ekhbariya Company Network
On 27 December 2017, the Minister of Media issued an order to convert Al Ekhbariya channel into a (limited liability company) called Al Ekhbariya Company Network to be jointly owned by the Saudi Broadcasting Authority and Saudi Press Agency. This decision is the latest step to cope with rapid developments in local and international media.
The decision aims to develop Al Ekhbariya, an Arabic-language news channel, and to launch an English-language news channel. The company will be able to develop its experience regarding events coverage, follow-up of local and international news, and interact with variables to provide up-to-date Saudi media. Additionally, the decision aims to make a return on the investment in the media sector; and to create new platforms for digital distribution to reach a competitive content industry.
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