Saudi Broadcasting Authority
Government broadcasting network of Saudi Arabia
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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]
Native name
هيئة الإذاعة والتلفزيونCompany type
Government-owned corporationFounded1962 (original)
13 July 2012 (current form)
13 July 2012 (current form)
HeadquartersRiyadh
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Native name | هيئة الإذاعة والتلفزيون |
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Company type | Government-owned corporation |
| Founded | 1962 (original) 13 July 2012 (current form) |
| Headquarters | Riyadh |
| Owner | Saudi Government |
| Website | www |
Television stations
Current channels
- 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.
Former Channels
- Saudi 2 - Launched in 1983, it was the only English-language television channel belonging to the authority. It later went off-air in 2017.
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)
