MANAMA, Bahrain, February 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Alarab News Channel, the MENA region's latest 24-hour news
channel, began transmission at 13.00 GMT on 1st February from its
headquarters in Bahrain to viewers
all over the world. The launch ushers in a completely new style of
news programming for the Middle
East and beyond and fills a critical void in Arab-language
news programming by delivering to millions of viewers with an
objective, fresh and unbiased view of world events.
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Commenting on the launch, Mr. Fahad
Sukait, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of
the channel said: "We are proud of the strong start we've made and
thank HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin
Abdulaziz Al Saud for his unstinting support. Our goal is to
provide viewers with a new and different style, delivering
impartial and accurate news based on deep analysis." He added: "I
would like to thank all our staff for their hard work which has
contributed to today's successful launch."
Mr. Jamal Khashoggi, General
Manager, commented: "We felt there was a real need for an
independent and impartial channel. We are proud that our programs
will go beyond the 'normal' to provide viewers with the stories
that matter to them."
Alarab will deliver the news objectively and accurately,
providing news bulletins at the top of each hour through its
extensive network of correspondents and bureaux around the world,
in addition to a group of analysts and subject matter experts. The
region's leading business news will be delivered through a
cooperation agreement with Bloomberg which will provide world-class
information to the region's business community.
Aside from the news, Alarab will broadcast a range of programs
including a focus on Saudi Arabian affairs. Every weekday from
Sunday to Thursday, the KSA bulletin - presented by Nour AlShaikh and Mefreh Al Shaqiqi - will
feature news from the Kingdom. Ghanem Al
Mareekhi will host "Min Al
Riyadh", a daily talk show covering a range of topics that
matter to Saudis, from politics to social affairs, and which will
open a dialog between the Saudi people and the authorities.
"AlMashhad Al layla" with Laila Al
Skaikly will be on air every Thursday and goes beyond the
story, giving answers and new angles to daily events. Taria Alaas
will host a one-hour weekly program entitled "Majalis Al Arab"
which looks at the decision-making processes in Arab parliaments
and the role they play in modern Arab political life.
About Alarab News Channel:
Alarab News Channel fills a critical void in Arab-language news
programming by delivering to millions of viewers with an objective,
fresh and unbiased view of local and world events. Based in
Bahrain, the all-Arabic language
channel features extensive news programming as well as regular news
roundups, travel, politics, social affairs, sports and culture and
the channel's cooperation agreement with Bloomberg makes it the
reference point for the business community across the region.