The Saudi Broadcasting Authority (SBA),[1] formerly Saudi Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) and the Broadcasting Services of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (BSKSA), is a governmental entity of Saudi Arabia, organized under the Ministry of Media.[2][3][4] BSKSA operates almost all broadcasting outlets in the Kingdom.[5]
Native name | هيئة الإذاعة والتلفزيون |
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Company type | Government-owned corporation |
Founded | 1962 (original) 13 July 2012 (current form) |
Headquarters | Riyadh |
Owner | Saudi Government |
Website | www |
Television stations
edit- Al Saudiya: The premier official channel of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, providing three daily news briefings, supplemented by a curated selection of series and entertainment shows.
- Al Ekhbariya: Dedicated to comprehensive coverage of paramount regional and international news.
- Al Riyadiyah: The definitive source for First and Second League match broadcasts, along with selected sports events.
- SBC: A versatile platform showcasing entertainment, sports, drama, and a diverse range of TV shows.
- Quran TV: Offering a live stream directly from Masjid al-Haram, bringing the spiritual epicenter to viewers worldwide.
- Sunnah TV: Transmitting live from Masjid al-Nabawi, connecting viewers with one of Islam's most revered sites.
Radio stations
edit- Saudi General Program (AKA Riyadh Radio, إذاعة الرياض)
- Saudi Second Program (AKA Jeddah Radio, إذاعة جدة)
- Saudia Radio (راديو السعودية)
- International Programs (الإذاعات الدولية السعودية)
- Holy Quran Radio (إذاعة القرآن الكريم)
- Nedaa Al-Islam Radio (إذاعة نداء الإسلام)
- Military Radio (إذاعة الجيش السعودي)
References
edit- ^ "Saudi Broadcasting Corporation changes to Saudi Broadcasting Authority". Saudi Gazette. 8 July 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- ^ "Saudi Broadcasting Corporation: Private Company Information". Bloomberg.com.
- ^ Broadcasting Services of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (BSKSA), Global Media Market Intelligence, archived from the original on 2015-04-18, retrieved 2011-09-24
- ^ "Ministry of Culture and Information - SAMIRAD (Saudi Arabia Market Information Resource)". Archived from the original on July 9, 2000.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ Saudi Arabia country profile, BBC, 26 March 2011, retrieved 2011-09-23
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