Sky News Arabia goes live

Sky News Arabia went live last night after two years in the planning, broadcasting live across the Middle East and North Africa.


The channel is a joint venture between BSkyB and Abu Dhabi Media Investment Corporation (ADMIC). Sky claim the channel will be available in more than 50 million homes and is also available online. Sky News Arabia went live at 8.00pm (UAE time).
At a launch ceremony hosted by the Chairman of ADMIC and Sky News Arabia, Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, over 400 guests were witness to a live countdown of the launch from the Jumeriah Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi.

“The region demanded an Arab news product which incorporates both the technological developments and the fast changing media consumption habits that are transforming how news is gathered and disseminated… I am confident Sky News Arabia will become an icon for objective news reporting.” – Dr Al Jaber