Al Saudiya
| Al Saudiya | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Launched | 1954 |
| Network | Saudi TV |
| Owned by | Saudi Government |
| Picture format | 16:9 576i SDTV |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Broadcast area |
Saudi Arabia Arab World Worldwide |
| Headquarters | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Formerly called |
ART TV 1 (1954-1964) KSA 1 (1964-2014) |
| Sister channel(s) |
Saudi 2 Al Ekhbariya Al Riyadiah Al Eqtisadiyah Al Quran Al Karim Al Sunnah Al Nabawiyah Al Thakafiyah Ajyal |
| Website | http://www.saudi1.tv/ |
Saudi TV Channel 1 (KSA 1), or as of 2014 known as Al Saudiya is an Arabic news and entertainment TV channel of Saudi Arabia.[1]
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.
Whilst the channel produces programmes focusing on cultural, political, and economic issues it is known for its showing of religious programmes and Islamic rituals. Most notably, 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 Culture and Information.
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