Alarab News Channel Launches

Alarab News Channel Launches

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.






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Alarab News Channel

CONTACT: For further press information, please contact: Samar AbdelHuq, Tel: +973-34318413, Email: samar.abdelhuq@ogilvy.com


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