Saudi Broadcasting Authority
{{Short description|Government broadcasting network of Saudi Arabia}}
{{Infobox company
| native_name = هيئة الإذاعة والتلفزيون
| name = Saudi Broadcasting Authority
| logo = Saudi Broadcasting Authority Logo.svg
| type = Government-owned corporation
| foundation = 1962 (original)
13 July 2012 (current form)
| location = Riyadh
| key_people =
| owner = Saudi Government
| homepage = {{URL| https://www.sba.sa}}
| num_employees =
| revenue =
}}
The Saudi Broadcasting Authority (SBA),{{cite news|url=http://saudigazette.com.sa/article/538553/SAUDI-ARABIA/Saudi-Broadcasting-Corporation-changes-to-Saudi-Broadcasting-Authority|title=Saudi Broadcasting Corporation changes to Saudi Broadcasting Authority |newspaper=Saudi Gazette|date=8 July 2018|accessdate=24 September 2018 }} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=568062167|title=Saudi Broadcasting Corporation: Private Company Information|website=Bloomberg.com}}{{citation|publisher=Global Media Market Intelligence|url=http://www.g2mi.com/company_description.php?id=1303&name=Broadcasting-Services-of-the-Kingdom-of-Saudi-Arabia-(BSKSA)|title=Broadcasting Services of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (BSKSA)|access-date=2011-09-24|archive-date=2015-04-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150418180312/http://www.g2mi.com/company_description.php?id=1303&name=Broadcasting-Services-of-the-Kingdom-of-Saudi-Arabia-(BSKSA)|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.saudinf.com/main/c6e.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000709203549/http://www.saudinf.com/main/c6e.htm|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 9, 2000|title = Ministry of Culture and Information - SAMIRAD (Saudi Arabia Market Information Resource)}} BSKSA operates almost all broadcasting outlets in the Kingdom.{{citation|title=Saudi Arabia country profile|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/791936.stm#media|publisher=BBC|date=26 March 2011|accessdate=2011-09-23}}
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
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External links
- {{official website}}
{{EBU}}
{{Portal|Saudi Arabia}}
Category:Television in Saudi Arabia
Category:Television channels and stations established in 1962
Category:Islamic radio stations
Category:Saudi Arabian companies established in 1962
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