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KTV News (also known as Al Akhbar) is a Kuwaiti free-to-air satellite television channel operating in the 24-hour news format. The primary language of broadcasting is Arabic. The channel is owned and operated by Kuwait Television, the state-run broadcaster under the Kuwaiti Ministry of Information, which began its first transmission on November 15, 1961, as the first television station in the Arabian Peninsula. KTV News is the primary international news coverage channel within the KTV network, and is listed alongside other official channels such as KTV1, KTV2, and KTV Sport. This service is offered as an online television platform, allowing viewers to access its news coverage through satellite reception and the official "51 Kuwait" streaming platform.

On air, KTV News specializes in comprehensive coverage of local, regional, and international news. The channel focuses on delivering the latest political developments, current affairs, and official government announcements. Historically, during the 2003 Iraq war, KTV’s news coverage (likely on this channel) was noted for its strong support for coalition efforts, regularly referring to the campaign as "the war to liberate Iraq" and broadcasting interviews with Iraqi opposition figures and refugee families. The channel also airs live coverage of official state ceremonies, press conferences, and parliamentary sessions. For those who want to watch live channel broadcasts, KTV News has participated in major national fundraising campaigns, such as the live telethon for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria, which was broadcast on KTV and collected over 20 million Kuwaiti dinars.

KTV News is available via satellite on multiple systems serving the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and beyond. Technical parameters include the Eutelsat 8 West B satellite (8.0°W) on frequency 11054 MHz, vertical polarization, symbol rate 27500, and FEC 2/3, in DVB-S2/8PSK format. The channel broadcasts in high definition (MPEG-4) and is unencrypted and free-to-air, making it accessible to viewers with standard satellite equipment pointed at the Eutelsat 8 West B or Nilesat satellites. The channel was confirmed to be active on satellite as of July 2024.

Viewers can watch online the tv online service of KTV News through the official "51 Kuwait" streaming platform, launched in May 2024, which offers access to all KTV channels on mobile devices and connected televisions. Online television of KTV News is accessible on any device, ensuring that its Arabic-language news coverage reaches audiences across Kuwait, the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, North America, and the global Kuwaiti diaspora wherever they are.

KTV News strives to be the primary source of official news and information for Kuwaiti citizens, providing comprehensive coverage of national events and government policies while also reporting on regional and international developments from a Kuwaiti perspective. The mission of the channel is to serve the public interest by delivering accurate and timely news, supporting national unity, and projecting Kuwait's humanitarian role and foreign policy objectives to domestic and international audiences. As part of the Kuwait Television network, which operates multiple channels including KTV1 (general programming), KTV2 (English-language), KTV Sport, and KTV Ethraa (religious programming), KTV News plays a key role in the state's media strategy. Thanks to its satellite distribution and digital platforms, the channel provides the opportunity to watch live channel content, ensuring that its news programming reaches audiences across the Middle East and around the world wherever they are.

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