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Leaders
25-04-2025
- Business
- Leaders
SBA Explores AI Collaboration with SCAI to Advance Media Production
The Saudi Broadcasting Authority (SBA), led by CEO Mohammed bin Fahd Al-Harthi, recently met with representatives from the Saudi Company for Artificial Intelligence (SCAI) at SBA headquarters in Riyadh to discuss potential collaboration and the integration of advanced technologies in media production. The discussion centered on leveraging SCAI's cutting-edge AI solutions to enhance various aspects of SBA's operations—including television production, data analysis, viewer engagement, and the overall quality of national media content. Al-Harthi underscored SBA's commitment to adopting modern technologies, highlighting AI's pivotal role in transforming media content. This meeting aligns with SBA's broader digital transformation strategy, which aims to boost production efficiency and support Saudi Arabia's vision of becoming a regional leader in the media industry. Related Topics : Discover 'Symphony': First Documentary Film about Saudi Pro League SAUDIA and Saudi Broadcasting Authority Sign MoU to Launch Quality Initiatives Saudi, Greek Culture Ministers Co-chair Strategic Partnership Council Meeting F1: Verstappen Claims Thrilling Pole Over Piastri at Saudi Arabian GP Short link : Post Views: 13 Related Stories
Leaders
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Leaders
World Radio Day: Saudi Arabia Focuses on Climate Change
To celebrate the World Radio Day on Feb. 13, Saudi Arabia's national broadcaster focused on radio's great impacts throughout the history of the Kingdom, Arab News reported. Themed 'Radio and Climate Change,' the 2025 World Radio Day assists radio stations in their journalistic coverage of this critical issues. Saudi Broadcasting Authority CEO, Mohammed bin Fahd Al-Harthi, stated that Saudi radio has launched various programming and initiatives and is looking forward to driving continuous development and change. Al-Harthi also indicated that Saudi radio's evolution aligned with Saudi Arabia's social development. In this context, it serves as a vital channel for knowledge dissemination and spread local and global developments among citizens. Designated by UNESCO to celebrate the anniversary of the first UN radio broadcast in 1946, the day underscores radio's pivotal role in public communication. Furthermore, it recognizes broadcast professionals' efforts in delivering information and boosting societal dialogue. Dating back to 1949, the history of Saudi radio officially started when King Abdulaziz authorized the Kingdom's first broadcasts from Jeddah during the Hajj season. The initial initiatives were basically official announcements, religious content as well as literary segments, with daily broadcasts limited to three hours. Currently, the broadcasting authority oversees several stations such as Jeddah Radio, Riyadh Radio, Saudia Radio (English service), Qur'an Radio, Call of Islam Radio, Al-Ekhbariya Radio and Khuzama Radio. Related Topics: Saudi Radio+: Innovative Experience Coming for Smart Phone Users Saudi Arabia hosts the Arab Radio and Television Festival for its 22nd session in Riyadh Short link : Post Views: 85
Arab News
13-02-2025
- General
- Arab News
Saudi Arabia marks World Radio Day with focus on climate change
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's national broadcaster celebrated World Radio Day on Feb. 13, marking the impact that radio has had throughout the history of the Kingdom. Designated by UNESCO to mark the anniversary of the first UN radio broadcast in 1946, this year's World Radio Day was held under the theme 'Radio and Climate Change.' Mohammed bin Fahd Al-Harthi, Saudi Broadcasting Authority CEO, spoke to the Saudi Press Agency about the authority's commitment to radio development, citing its wide reach. Al-Harthi said that Saudi radio also offered diverse programming, driving continuous development and change. He explained that Saudi radio's evolution matched the Kingdom's social development, serving as a vital channel for knowledge dissemination and keeping citizens informed about local and global developments. The celebration highlights radio's enduring role in public communication and recognizes broadcast professionals' efforts in delivering information while promoting societal dialogue, according to the Saudi Press Agency. Despite technological advances, radio remains one of the most widely used global media forms, reaching diverse communities across all sectors of society. An estimated 3.1 billion people were radio listeners in 2024, according to Statista Market Insights. The history of Saudi radio dates back to 1949, when King Abdulaziz authorized the Kingdom's first broadcasts from Jeddah during the Hajj season. Initial programming consisted of official announcements, religious content and literary segments, with daily broadcasts limited to three hours. Today, the broadcasting authority oversees multiple stations including Jeddah Radio, Riyadh Radio, Saudia Radio (English service), Qur'an Radio, Call of Islam Radio, Al-Ekhbariya Radio and Khuzama Radio. The Saudi International Radio Network, established in 1969, broadcasts in more than ten languages including French, Turkish, Indonesian, Persian, Hindi and Urdu, reflecting the Kingdom's global outreach.
