Al Saudiya

Al Saudiya (previously known as Saudi TV Channel 1 / KSA 1), is an Arabic news and entertainment TV channel of Saudi Arabia.[1]


Launched7 July 1965
NetworkSaudi TV
Owned bysaudi Broadcasting Authority
Picture format16:9 1080 i HDTV
CountrySaudi Arabia & International
LanguageArabic
Broadcast areaSaudi Arabia
Arab World
Worldwide
HeadquartersRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Formerly calledKSA 1 (1965-2014)
Website{http://www.sbc.sa
Availability
Satellite
ARABSAT12149 H / 27500 / 5/6
HOT BIRD12654 H / 27500 / 5/6
NILESAT12284 V / 27500 / 5/6|
Streaming media
YouTube Watch online(HD)

Broadcasting throughout the Middle East, Europe and North America, KSA 1 officially began broadcasting on 7 July 1965[2] in black and white from Riyadh and Jeddah until 1974, when color broadcasting was introduced in Jeddah and Mecca.

While the channel produces programmes focusing on cultural, political, and economic issues, it also shows of religious programmes and Islamic rituals. It is known for being the first channel, at the end of 1974, to broadcast the performance of the Hajj.[2]

The channel is state run and is administered by the Ministry of Media.

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