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{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| name = Arab Radio and Television Network (ART)
| name = Arab Radio and Television Network (ART)
| logo =
| logo =
| type = [[Privately held company|Private]]
| type = [[Privately held company|Private]]
| foundation = {{start date and age|1993|10|15}}
| foundation = {{Start date and age|1993|10|15|df=yes}}
| slogan =
| slogan =
| location = [[Jeddah]], [[Saudi Arabia]] and [[Cairo]], [[Egypt]]
| location = [[Jeddah]], [[Saudi Arabia]] and [[Cairo]], [[Egypt]]
| industry = [[Telecommunication]]
| industry = [[Telecommunication]]
| products = [[Direct-broadcast satellite]]
| products = [[Direct-broadcast satellite]]
| homepage = [http://www.artonline.tv www.artonline.tv]
| homepage = [http://www.artonline.tv www.artonline.tv]
| footnotes =
| footnotes =
}}
}}

'''Arab Radio and Television Network''' (acronym: '''ART''') is an [[Arabic language|Arabic-language]] [[television network]] characterized by its multitude of channels. It is based in [[Jeddah]], [[Saudi Arabia]].
'''Arab Radio and Television Network''' (acronym: '''ART''') is an [[Arabic language|Arabic-language]] [[television network]] characterized by its multitude of channels. It is based in [[Jeddah]], [[Saudi Arabia]].


==History and profile==
== History and profile ==
ART was founded in October 15, 1993 by [[Saleh Abdullah Kamel]], a Saudi businessman and is a private company specializing in family entertainment, including movies, music and sport.<ref>{{cite journal|first=Paul|last=Cochrane|title=Saudi Arabia's Media Influence|journal=Arab Media and Society|date=Fall 2007|issue=3|url=http://www.arabmediasociety.com/?article=421|access-date=5 September 2014}}</ref>
ART was founded in October 15, 1993 by [[Saleh Abdullah Kamel]], a Saudi businessman and is a private company specializing in family entertainment, including movies, music and sport.<ref>{{cite journal|first=Paul|last=Cochrane|title=Saudi Arabia's Media Influence|journal=Arab Media and Society|date=Fall 2007|issue=3|url=http://www.arabmediasociety.com/?article=421|access-date=5 September 2014}}</ref>


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ART is broadcasting via the [[Arab Satellite Communications Organization|Arabsat]], [[Nilesat]] and [[Hot Bird]] satellites. Most ART Channels are encrypted using Irdeto 2 Encryption. ART's technical broadcast facilities are based in Jordan Media City in [[Amman]], [[Jordan]].
ART is broadcasting via the [[Arab Satellite Communications Organization|Arabsat]], [[Nilesat]] and [[Hot Bird]] satellites. Most ART Channels are encrypted using Irdeto 2 Encryption. ART's technical broadcast facilities are based in Jordan Media City in [[Amman]], [[Jordan]].


In November 24, 2009, Al Jazeera purchased all of ART's sport channels which had the license to broadcast the [[2010 FIFA World Cup|FIFA World Cup 2010]] and [[2014 FIFA World Cup|2014]] matches. {{Citation needed span|text=This decision sparked uproar in [[Arab street|Arab world]].|date=January 2021|reason=Claims of specific public-reactions must be cited, as there are highly-likely to be recorded, even if only fleetingly}}{{Tone inline|date=January 2021|reason=While “uproar” is questionable under MOS for WORDS, the statement overall remains uncited nevertheless}} ART Sports was subsequently rebranded as Al Jazeera Sports (since 2014, [[BeIN Sports (Middle East TV network)|BeIN Sports]]). Later that year, ART also sold most of its remaining entertainment channels to [[OSN|Orbit Showtime Network]].
In November 24, 2009, Al Jazeera purchased all of ART's sport channels which had the license to broadcast the [[2010 FIFA World Cup|FIFA World Cup 2010]] and [[2014 FIFA World Cup|2014]] matches. This decision led to calls to boycotts of Al Jazeera by Arab football fans who were accustomed to watching major football events for free; and turned broadcast rights into a political issue where governments —who often purchased broadcasts and aired them locally for no charge, had to be involved.<ref>{{cite book|title=Routledge Handbook of Sport in the Middle East|last1=Reiche|first1=Danyel|last2=Brannagan|first2=Paul Michael|date=27 April 2022 |isbn=978-0-367-47022-7|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0jVlEAAAQBAJ&dq=al+jazeera+fifa+world+cup+2010+rights+art+network&pg=PT332}}</ref> ART Sports was subsequently rebranded as Al Jazeera Sports (since 2014, [[BeIN Sports (Middle East TV network)|BeIN Sports]]). Later that year, ART also sold most of its remaining entertainment channels to [[OSN|Orbit Showtime Network]].


== ART channels list ==
== ART channels list ==
Arab Radio and TV Network consists of the following channels:
Arab Radio and TV Network consists of the following channels:


===Current channels===
=== Current channels ===
;TV
;TV
* ART Aflam 1: Arabic movie channel one
* ART Aflam 1: Arabic movie channel one
* ART Aflam 2: Arabic movie channel two
* ART Aflam 2: Arabic movie channel two
* ART Cinema: Arabic movie channel three
* ART Cinema: Arabic movie channel three
* ART Hekayat: Arabic series channel
* ART Hekayat: Arabic drama channel
* ART Hekayat 2: Arabic series channel two
* ART Hekayat 2: Egyptian drama channel
* ART Hekayat HD: Arabic series channel in HD during Ramadan
* ART Hekayat HD: Arabic series Pop-up channel in HD during Ramadan
* ART Hekayat 2 HD: Arabic series channel in HD during Ramadan
* ART Hekayat 2 HD: Arabic series channel in HD during Ramadan
* Cima: Arabic movie channel four
* Cima: Arabic movie channel four
* [[Iqraa]]: Arabic Islamic channel
* [[Iqraa]]: Arabic Islamic channel
* [[ART International|ART Movies]]: Arabic movie channel five, broadcast in North America, Asia-Pacific and Australia
* ART Movies: Arabic movie channel five, broadcast in North America, Asia-Pacific and Australia
* [[ART International|ART]]: International Arabic channel, broadcast in North America and Brazil
* ART: International Arabic channel, broadcast in North America and Brazil
* [[ART International|ART Tarab]]: Arabic classic music and opera channel, broadcast in North America and Australia
* ART Tarab: Arabic classic music and opera channel, broadcast in North America and Australia
* [[Iqraa|Iqraa International]]: Non-Arabic-speaking Islamic channel (English and French)
* Iqraa International: Non-Arabic-speaking Islamic channel (English and French)
* [[Iqraa|Iqraa Bangla]]: UK-based, Bengali Islamic channel
* Iqraa Bangla: UK-based, Bengali Islamic channel


;Radio
;Radio
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* Dhikr Radio for the Holy Quran
* Dhikr Radio for the Holy Quran


===Former channels===
=== Former channels ===
;ART branded channels
;ART branded channels
* ART Eye
* ART Eye
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;Distributed channels
;Distributed channels
* [[Jetix]]
* [[Jetix Europe#Channels|Jetix]]
* [[Hallmark Channel]]
* [[Hallmark Channel (international)#Hallmark channels|Hallmark Channel]]
* [[Channel V|Channel [V]]]
* [[Channel V|Channel [V]]]
* [[National Geographic (Asian TV channel)|National Geographic Channel]]
* [[National Geographic (Asian TV channel)#Feeds|National Geographic Channel]]
* [[Nat Geo People|Nat Geo Adventure]]
* [[Nat Geo People|Nat Geo Adventure]]
* [[Nat Geo Wild]]
* [[Nat Geo Wild#Middle East and North Africa|Nat Geo Wild]]
* [[CBS Reality]]
* [[CBS Reality]]
* [[Cartoon Network (Middle East and Africa)|Cartoon Network]]
* [[Cartoon Network (Middle Eastern and African TV channel)|Cartoon Network]]
* [[Boomerang (Middle East and Africa TV channel)|Boomerang]]
* [[Cartoonito (Middle Eastern and African TV channel)|Boomerang]]
* [[BabyTV]]
* [[BabyTV]]
* [[Discovery Science (European TV channel)|Discovery Science]]
* [[Discovery Science (European TV channel)|Discovery Science]]
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* [[Sony Max]]
* [[Sony Max]]
* [[Sony Entertainment Television|Sony Entertainment Television Asia]]
* [[Sony Entertainment Television|Sony Entertainment Television Asia]]
* [[Star Gold|STAR Gold]]
* [[StarPlus#Star Gold|STAR Gold]]
* [[ITV Choice|ITV Granada]]
* [[ITV Choice|ITV Granada]]
* [[Zee TV]]
* [[Zee TV]]
* [[Zee TV|Zee Cinema]]
* [[Zee TV|Zee Cinema]]
* [[NDTV 24x7]]
* [[NDTV 24x7]]
* [[Star One (Indian TV channel)|STAR One]]
* [[Star Bharat|STAR One]]
* [[TNT Africa|TCM]]
* [[TNT Africa|TCM]]
* [[Sahara One]]
* [[Sahara One]]
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* [[Jaya TV]]
* [[Jaya TV]]


==See also==
== See also ==
{{Portal|Saudi Arabia|Television|Radio}}
{{portal|Saudi Arabia|Television|Radio}}
*[[Showtime Arabia]]
* [[Showtime Arabia]]
*[[Orbit Communications Company|Orbit Satellite Television and Radio Network]]
* [[Orbit Communications Company|Orbit Satellite Television and Radio Network]]
*[[List of direct broadcast satellite providers]]
* [[List of satellite television companies|List of direct broadcast satellite providers]]
*[[List of digital television deployments by country]]
* [[List of digital television deployments by country]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
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*{{official website}}
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* [http://www.allied-media.com/ARABTV/art.htm aflam arabia]
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* [http://www.allied-media.com/ARABTV/ARTdemog.htm ART Network demographics and Audience]


== External links ==
{{CATV Africa, Asia, and Oceania}}
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* {{Official website}}
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* [http://www.allied-media.com/ARABTV/art.htm Aflam Arabia]
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* [http://www.allied-media.com/ARABTV/ARTdemog.htm ART Network demographics and Audience]


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Latest revision as of 14:24, 24 February 2024

Arab Radio and Television Network (ART)
Company typePrivate
IndustryTelecommunication
Founded15 October 1993; 30 years ago (1993-10-15)
HeadquartersJeddah, Saudi Arabia and Cairo, Egypt
ProductsDirect-broadcast satellite
Websitewww.artonline.tv

Arab Radio and Television Network (acronym: ART) is an Arabic-language television network characterized by its multitude of channels. It is based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

History and profile[edit]

ART was founded in October 15, 1993 by Saleh Abdullah Kamel, a Saudi businessman and is a private company specializing in family entertainment, including movies, music and sport.[1]

ART was particularly known in Saudi Arabia for its exclusive sports event broadcasts, especially the Saudi Leagues. The network lost a significant amount of its audience share after the launch of many similar free-to-air channels like the Rotana network, owned by Al-Waleed bin Talal. At the time of launch, ART produced over 6,000 live and recorded shows per year, including family-oriented dramas, series, plays, sports programs, music videos and documentaries.

ART is broadcasting via the Arabsat, Nilesat and Hot Bird satellites. Most ART Channels are encrypted using Irdeto 2 Encryption. ART's technical broadcast facilities are based in Jordan Media City in Amman, Jordan.

In November 24, 2009, Al Jazeera purchased all of ART's sport channels which had the license to broadcast the FIFA World Cup 2010 and 2014 matches. This decision led to calls to boycotts of Al Jazeera by Arab football fans who were accustomed to watching major football events for free; and turned broadcast rights into a political issue where governments —who often purchased broadcasts and aired them locally for no charge, had to be involved.[2] ART Sports was subsequently rebranded as Al Jazeera Sports (since 2014, BeIN Sports). Later that year, ART also sold most of its remaining entertainment channels to Orbit Showtime Network.

ART channels list[edit]

Arab Radio and TV Network consists of the following channels:

Current channels[edit]

TV
  • ART Aflam 1: Arabic movie channel one
  • ART Aflam 2: Arabic movie channel two
  • ART Cinema: Arabic movie channel three
  • ART Hekayat: Arabic drama channel
  • ART Hekayat 2: Egyptian drama channel
  • ART Hekayat HD: Arabic series Pop-up channel in HD during Ramadan
  • ART Hekayat 2 HD: Arabic series channel in HD during Ramadan
  • Cima: Arabic movie channel four
  • Iqraa: Arabic Islamic channel
  • ART Movies: Arabic movie channel five, broadcast in North America, Asia-Pacific and Australia
  • ART: International Arabic channel, broadcast in North America and Brazil
  • ART Tarab: Arabic classic music and opera channel, broadcast in North America and Australia
  • Iqraa International: Non-Arabic-speaking Islamic channel (English and French)
  • Iqraa Bangla: UK-based, Bengali Islamic channel
Radio
  • ART Music Radio
  • Dhikr Radio for the Holy Quran

Former channels[edit]

ART branded channels
  • ART Eye
  • ART Sport 1-9
  • ART Prime Sport
  • ART 1
  • ART 2
  • ART 3
  • ART 4
  • ART 5
  • ART Children
  • ART Music
  • ART Monasabat
  • ART Shopping
  • ART Hekayat Zaman
  • ART Teenz
  • ART Al-Talimiyah
  • ART Open University
  • Ayen Al-Awail
  • ART Travel
  • ART Movie World
  • ART Hekayat Kaman
  • ART Hekayat Kaman HD
  • ART America
  • ART Variety
Distributed channels

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Cochrane, Paul (Fall 2007). "Saudi Arabia's Media Influence". Arab Media and Society (3). Retrieved 5 September 2014.
  2. ^ Reiche, Danyel; Brannagan, Paul Michael (27 April 2022). Routledge Handbook of Sport in the Middle East. ISBN 978-0-367-47022-7.

External links[edit]

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