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Government broadcasting network of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Broadcasting Authority
Native nameهيئة الإذاعة والتلفزيون
Company typeGovernment-owned corporation
Founded1962 (original)
13 July 2012 (current form)
HeadquartersRiyadh
OwnerSaudi Government
Websitewww.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

  • 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.

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

  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 2015-04-18, retrieved 2011-09-24
  4. "Ministry of Culture and Information - SAMIRAD (Saudi Arabia Market Information Resource)". Archived from the original on July 9, 2000.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  5. Saudi Arabia country profile, BBC, 26 March 2011, retrieved 2011-09-23

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