Saudi Broadcasting Authority

Saudi Broadcasting Authority
Saudi Broadcasting Authority
Native name	هيئة الإذاعة والتلفزيون
Type	Government-owned corporation
Founded	1962; 64 years ago (original); 13 July 2012; 14 years ago (current form)
Headquarters	Riyadh
Owner	Saudi Government
Website	www.sba.sa

The Saudi Broadcasting Authority (SBA), 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. BSKSA operates almost all broadcasting outlets in the Kingdom.

Television stations

Current channels

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.
KSA SPORT: The definitive source for broadcasts of First and Second League matches, 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.

Former Channels

Saudi 2 - Launched in 1983, it was the only English-language television channel belonging to the authority. It later went off-air in 2017.
Ajyal TV - Launched in 2009, it was a Kids channel for ages 7-15, It later went off-air in 2018

Radio stations

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

↑ "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 18 April 2015, retrieved 24 September 2011
↑ "Ministry of Culture and Information - SAMIRAD (Saudi Arabia Market Information Resource)". Archived from the original on 9 July 2000.
↑ Saudi Arabia country profile, BBC, 26 March 2011, retrieved 23 September 2011

External links

Official website

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[1] "Saudi Broadcasting Corporation changes to Saudi Broadcasting Authority". Saudi Gazette. 8 July 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.

[2] "Saudi Broadcasting Corporation: Private Company Information". Bloomberg.com.

[3] Broadcasting Services of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (BSKSA), Global Media Market Intelligence, archived from the original on 18 April 2015, retrieved 24 September 2011

[4] "Ministry of Culture and Information - SAMIRAD (Saudi Arabia Market Information Resource)". Archived from the original on 9 July 2000.

[5] Saudi Arabia country profile, BBC, 26 March 2011, retrieved 23 September 2011