State-run Channels
The terrestrial broadcast sector in Saudi Arabia is state-owned through the Ministry of Culture and Information. The state-run Broadcasting Service of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia operates almost all domestic broadcasting outlets. State-run television consists of four channels: Saudi One, the main channel in Arabic launched in 1963; Saudi Two, an English language channel; Al Riyadiah, a sports channel; and the news channel Al Ekhbariya.
Government-owned terrestrial television has changed little since 1969. Its programming is still predominantly focused on educational, entertainment, and religious subjects. Reruns of Arabic-language cinema, particularly old Egyptian movies, are also broadcast. Political content other than official government announcements has remained relatively limited.
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