Saudi Arabia to Launch New Cultural TV Channel This September

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture and MBC Group have teamed up to launch and operate a cultural TV channel, which will showcase Saudi culture by airing various programs around the clock, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

Starting in September, the channel will be available as part of the MBC package on both satellite and digital channels, including the Shahid application.

HH @BadrFAlSaud has signed an MoU with @MBCGroup to launch a new cultural TV channel showcasing the vibrant and diverse culture of Saudi Arabia and enhancing cooperation within the film industry.#SaudiMinistryofCulture pic.twitter.com/QX5pGSEFI6

— Saudi Arabia Ministry of Culture (@mocsaudi_en) August 16, 2023

The channel will celebrate the “richness of Saudi culture through a unique look at arts, literature, heritage, poetry, theatre, cinema, design, fashion and culinary arts, in ways that master the combination of rapid technological developments and reflect the ever-changing needs of local and global audiences,” added the SPA statement.