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Saudi Arabia launches satellite news channel
A Saudi satellite news channel went on air 11 January 2004. Al-Ikhbariya is the fourth TV channel transmitting from the kingdom but the first to specialise in news and current affairs. Initially on air for 12 hours a day, it will eventually transmit around the clock. The channel has 46 correspondents in the country and abroad, and in a Saudi first, includes three Saudi women among its news anchors.
Al-Ikhbariya joins a growing number of regional satellite news channels, led by Qatar’s Al-Jazeera and Dubai-based Al-Arabiya, which is Saudi-owned.
New Head of Operations for BBC Broadcast
Stephen Stewart has joined BBC Broadcast as Head of Operations to help manage the channels in the Broadcast Centre, which opened 6 October 2003. Stephen previously managed the Five account at the London Playout Centre. Prior to this he managed the Flextech channels, including five major satellite channels, live studio, and 13 post suites. He also implemented a video server and automation technology to allow the channels to expand to 17. Previously he was the programme director for Formula One Communications and a Senior Network Director for Channel 4.
Margaret Kelly, Director of Playout and Media Services, commented, “Stephen will be a key member of our playout management team and brings valuable experience to our business as we start to playout channels from the new Broadcast Centre over the next year.”