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| name = Al Arabiya |
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| logoalt = Al Arabiya logo |
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| launch = March 3, 2003 |
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| picture format = [[SDTV]] |
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| network = [[Middle East Broadcasting Center]] |
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| broadcast area = [[Worldwide]] |
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| language = [[Arabic language|Arabic]] |
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| headquarters = [[Dubai]], [[United Arab Emirates]] |
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| web = <small>[http://www.alarabiya.net/ alarabiya.net] ([[Arabic language|Arabic]])<br>[http://www.alarabiya.net/english/ alarabiya.net/english] ([[English language|English]])</small> |
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| sat serv 1 = [[Nilesat 102]] |
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| sat chan 1 = 11938 V - 27500 - 3/4<ref name=Nilesat102>{{cite web | url =http://www.lyngsat.com/nile102.html | title =Nilesat 102 | accessdate =2007-02-28 | publisher =Lyngsat |language= }}</ref> |
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| sat serv 2 = [[BADR4|Arabsat BADR4]] |
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| sat chan 2 = 11919 H - 27500 - 3/4<ref name=BADR4>{{cite web | url =http://www.lyngsat.com/badr4.html | title =BADR4 | accessdate =2007-02-28 | publisher =Lyngsat |language= }}</ref> |
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| sat serv 3 = [[Hot Bird 8]] |
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| sat chan 3 = 11747 H - 27500 - 3/4<ref name=Hot Bird 8>{{cite web | url =http://en.kingofsat.net/pos-13E.php | title =Hot Bird 8 | accessdate =2008-07-28 | publisher =KingOfSat |language=}}</ref> |
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| sat serv 4 = [[SKY Italia]] |
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| sat chan 4 = Channel 562 |
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| online serv 1 = Al Arabiya |
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| online chan 1 = [https://video.alarabiya.net/eaatv.html Watch] (Subscription) |
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'''Al Arabiya''' ({{lang-ar|العربية}} ''{{ArabDIN|al-ʿArabiyyah}}'' <ref>In Arabic, the word "العربية" with the same pronunciation is also used to refer to ''[[Arabic language]]''. Here it means ''The Arab'' (feminine).</ref>) is an [[Arabic-language]] [[television]] [[news]] channel. It was established on March 3, 2003.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.alarabiya.net/en/about_aa_tv.html |title = About Al Arabiya TV |publisher = Alarabiya.net English |accessdate = 2008-09-26}}</ref> |
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{{oldafdfull| date = 8 October 2008 (UTC) | result = '''merge to [[numeral system]]''' | page = Moksha numerals }} |
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The station is based in [[Dubai Media City]], [[United Arab Emirates]], and is partly owned by the [[Saudi Arabia|Saudi]]-controlled broadcaster [[Middle East Broadcasting Center|Middle East Broadcasting Center (MBC)]]. MBC's Saudi ownership leads to accusations that Al Arabiya has pro-American and pro-Saudi [[bias]]es.<ref name=iht01>{{cite news |author = Robert F. Worth |url = http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/01/04/africa/profile.php |title = A voice of moderation helps transform Arab media |publisher = [[The International Herald Tribune]] |date = 2008-01-04 |accessdate = 2008-01-05}}</ref> |
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According to a [[BBC]] report on November 23, 2003, Al Arabiya was launched with an investment of $300 million by MBC, [[Lebanon]]'s [[Hariri Group]], and other investors from [[Saudi Arabia]], [[Kuwait]], and the [[Arab states of the Persian Gulf|Gulf states]], and was set up as an all-news channel to compete directly with the [[Qatar]]-based news channel [[Al Jazeera]].<ref name=BBCProfile>{{cite news |author = Peter Feuilherade |url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/3236654.stm |title = Profile: Al-Arabiya TV |publisher = [[BBC News Online]] |date = 2003-11-25 |accessdate = 2008-09-26}}</ref> |
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As an international news channel, Al Arabiya broadcasts 24 hours a day with news being updated every top of the hour. The [[free-to-air]] channel carries news, current affairs, business and [[financial markets]], sports, talk shows, and documentaries. It is consistently rated among the top pan-Arab stations by [[Middle East]] audiences.<ref name=BBCProfile/> |
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Unlike its rival, the Qatar-based [[Al Jazeera]], Al Arabiya is ''not'' well known for frequent airing of video statements from [[Islamic terrorism|Islamic militant groups]].<ref name=iht01/> |
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On February 14, 2005, Al Arabiya was the first news satellite channel to air news of the assassination of [[Rafik Hariri]].<ref>{{cite news |url = http://www.ameinfo.com/79335.html |title = Major industry award and dynamic programming mark Al Arabiya's third anniversary |publisher = [[AME Info]] |date = 2006-03-04 |accessdate = 2008-09-27}}</ref> |
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In March 2008, the channel redesigned its [[Station identification|ident]] and [[newsroom]] as a part of celebrating its fifth anniversary. |
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[[Image:Al Arabiya first ident.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Al Arabiya's [[Station identification|ident]] prior to March 2008]] |
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== Incidents == |
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* Al Arabiya had been banned from reporting from [[Iraq]] by the country's interim government in November 2003 after it broadcast an audio tape on November 16 purportedly made by the deposed Iraqi President [[Saddam Hussein]].<ref name=BBCProfile/> The Iraqi government had also banned the channel on September 7, 2006 for one month for what it called "imprecise coverage". |
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* In September 2004, Al-Arabiya reporter [[Mazen al-Tumeizi]] was killed on camera in Iraq by US military action. |
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* On February 22, 2006, Al-Arabiya reporter [[Atwar Bahjat]] was abducted and killed by insurgents while covering a story in Iraq. |
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* On January 22, 2007, there was a large explosion at Al Arabiya's offices in [[Gaza City]], just days after it was reported as criticizing members of [[Hamas]]. The offices were closed at the time and no injuries were reported. |
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[[Image:Arabiya Reporter.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Al-Arabiya Reporter in [[Jerusalem]]]] |
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* On September 2, 2008, Iran banned Al Arabiya's Tehran bureau chief, Hassan Fahs, and told him to leave the country.<ref>{{cite news |url = http://www.alarabiya.net/articles/2008/09/02/55904.html |title = Al Arabiya slams Tehran bureau chief's expulsion |publisher = Alarabiya.net English |date = 2008-09-02 |accessdate = 2008-09-26}}</ref> This was the third Al Arabiya correspondent expelled from Iran since the network opened an office there.{{Fact|date=September 2008}} |
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* On October 9, 2008, the Al Arabiya website (www.alarabiya.net) was hacked.<ref>[http://www.kuwaittimes.net/read_news.php?newsid=NzQ3MTI5OTg1 | Arabiya TV Website Hacked | Kuwait Times]</ref> |
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== Online == |
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Al Arabiya's internet site [http://www.alarabiya.net/english/ Alarabiya.net] was launched as a news website in February 2004 initially in [[Arabic language|Arabic]]. The website launched an English-language service in August 2007, and [[Persian language|Persian]] and [[Urdu]] services in March 2008.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.alarabiya.net/en/about_aa_net.html |title = About Alarabiya.net |publisher = Alarabiya.net English |accessdate = 2008-09-26}}</ref> |
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The channel also operates a business website that covers financial news and [[market data]] from the Middle East.<ref>[http://www.alaswaq.net Alaswaq.net] {{ar icon}}</ref> |
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== Competitors == |
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* [[Al Jazeera]] |
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* [[BBC Arabic Television]] |
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* [[Alhurra]] |
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* [[Rusiya Al-Yaum]] |
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== References and footnotes == |
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{{reflist}} |
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* Tatham, Steve (2006), ''Losing Arab Hearts & Minds: The Coalition, Al-Jazeera & Muslim Public Opinion'', Hurst & Co (London). (Published 1 January 2006.) |
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== External links == |
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* [http://www.alarabiya.net Official Site] {{ar icon}} |
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* [http://www.alarabiya.net/english/ Official English Site] |
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* [[BBC]]: [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/3236654.stm Profile:Al Arabiya TV] |
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{{Middle East Broadcasting Center}} |
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{{International news channels}} |
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[[Category:Arab world media]] |
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[[Category:24-hour television news channels]] |
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[[Category:Free-to-air]] |
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[[Category:Television stations in Saudi Arabia]] |
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[[Category:Television stations in the United Arab Emirates]] |
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[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 2003]] |
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[[Category:Arabic-language television stations]] |
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Revision as of 08:46, 13 October 2008
| Network | Middle East Broadcasting Center |
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| Headquarters | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
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| Language(s) | Arabic |
Al Arabiya (Arabic: العربية Template:ArabDIN [3]) is an Arabic-language television news channel. It was established on March 3, 2003.[4]
The station is based in Dubai Media City, United Arab Emirates, and is partly owned by the Saudi-controlled broadcaster Middle East Broadcasting Center (MBC). MBC's Saudi ownership leads to accusations that Al Arabiya has pro-American and pro-Saudi biases.[5]
According to a BBC report on November 23, 2003, Al Arabiya was launched with an investment of $300 million by MBC, Lebanon's Hariri Group, and other investors from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the Gulf states, and was set up as an all-news channel to compete directly with the Qatar-based news channel Al Jazeera.[6]
As an international news channel, Al Arabiya broadcasts 24 hours a day with news being updated every top of the hour. The free-to-air channel carries news, current affairs, business and financial markets, sports, talk shows, and documentaries. It is consistently rated among the top pan-Arab stations by Middle East audiences.[6]
Unlike its rival, the Qatar-based Al Jazeera, Al Arabiya is not well known for frequent airing of video statements from Islamic militant groups.[5]
On February 14, 2005, Al Arabiya was the first news satellite channel to air news of the assassination of Rafik Hariri.[7]
In March 2008, the channel redesigned its ident and newsroom as a part of celebrating its fifth anniversary.
Incidents
- Al Arabiya had been banned from reporting from Iraq by the country's interim government in November 2003 after it broadcast an audio tape on November 16 purportedly made by the deposed Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.[6] The Iraqi government had also banned the channel on September 7, 2006 for one month for what it called "imprecise coverage".
- In September 2004, Al-Arabiya reporter Mazen al-Tumeizi was killed on camera in Iraq by US military action.
- On February 22, 2006, Al-Arabiya reporter Atwar Bahjat was abducted and killed by insurgents while covering a story in Iraq.
- On January 22, 2007, there was a large explosion at Al Arabiya's offices in Gaza City, just days after it was reported as criticizing members of Hamas. The offices were closed at the time and no injuries were reported.
- On September 2, 2008, Iran banned Al Arabiya's Tehran bureau chief, Hassan Fahs, and told him to leave the country.[8] This was the third Al Arabiya correspondent expelled from Iran since the network opened an office there.[citation needed]
- On October 9, 2008, the Al Arabiya website (www.alarabiya.net) was hacked.[9]
Online
Al Arabiya's internet site Alarabiya.net was launched as a news website in February 2004 initially in Arabic. The website launched an English-language service in August 2007, and Persian and Urdu services in March 2008.[10]
The channel also operates a business website that covers financial news and market data from the Middle East.[11]
Competitors
References and footnotes
- ^ "Nilesat 102". Lyngsat. Retrieved 2007-02-28.
- ^ "BADR4". Lyngsat. Retrieved 2007-02-28.
- ^ In Arabic, the word "العربية" with the same pronunciation is also used to refer to Arabic language. Here it means The Arab (feminine).
- ^ "About Al Arabiya TV". Alarabiya.net English. Retrieved 2008-09-26.
- ^ a b Robert F. Worth (2008-01-04). "A voice of moderation helps transform Arab media". The International Herald Tribune. Retrieved 2008-01-05.
- ^ a b c Peter Feuilherade (2003-11-25). "Profile: Al-Arabiya TV". BBC News Online. Retrieved 2008-09-26.
- ^ "Major industry award and dynamic programming mark Al Arabiya's third anniversary". AME Info. 2006-03-04. Retrieved 2008-09-27.
- ^ "Al Arabiya slams Tehran bureau chief's expulsion". Alarabiya.net English. 2008-09-02. Retrieved 2008-09-26.
- ^ | Arabiya TV Website Hacked | Kuwait Times
- ^ "About Alarabiya.net". Alarabiya.net English. Retrieved 2008-09-26.
- ^ Alaswaq.net Template:Ar icon
- Tatham, Steve (2006), Losing Arab Hearts & Minds: The Coalition, Al-Jazeera & Muslim Public Opinion, Hurst & Co (London). (Published 1 January 2006.)