Saudi Broadcasting Authority Explained

Native Name:	هيئة الإذاعة والتلفزيون
Saudi Broadcasting Authority
Type:	Government-owned corporation
Foundation:	1962 (original) 13 July 2012 (current form)
Location:	Riyadh
Owner:	Saudi Government

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]} 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.

• 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)

Notes and References

1. News: Saudi Broadcasting Corporation changes to Saudi Broadcasting Authority . Saudi Gazette. 8 July 2018. 24 September 2018 .
2. Web site: Saudi Broadcasting Corporation: Private Company Information. Bloomberg.com.
3. Web site: Ministry of Culture and Information - SAMIRAD (Saudi Arabia Market Information Resource).