Saudi Broadcasting Authority

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]

Saudi Broadcasting Authority
Native name
هيئة الإذاعة والتلفزيون
TypeGovernment-owned corporation
Founded1962 (original)
13 July 2012 (current form)
HeadquartersRiyadh
OwnerSaudi Government
Websitewww.aloula.sa

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.
  • 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
  • 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
  4. "Ministry of Culture and Information - SAMIRAD (Saudi Arabia Market Information Resource)".
  5. Saudi Arabia country profile, BBC, 26 March 2011, retrieved 2011-09-23


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