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Al Saudiya, previously known as Saudi TV Channel 1 and KSA 1, is the official Arabic-language television channel of Saudi Arabia, broadcasting from its headquarters in Riyadh as part of the Saudi Broadcasting Authority network . As a news, cultural, and entertainment channel, it was officially launched on July 7, 1965, initially transmitting in black and white from Riyadh and Jeddah before introducing color broadcasts in Jeddah and Mecca in 1974 . The channel is state-run and administered by the Ministry of Media, offering global audiences a chance to experience online television with programming in the Arabic language focused on political, economic, social, and religious affairs .

The programming schedule includes a diverse range of shows that allow viewers to watch live channel coverage of significant cultural and religious events. The channel is notably the first in the country to broadcast the Hajj pilgrimage from Mecca, a tradition that began at the end of 1974 and continues annually . Religious programs feature Quranic recitations and coverage of Islamic rituals, while entertainment offerings historically included popular quiz shows such as Huruf (Letters) hosted by Majed Al-Shibl, which achieved widespread fame for its cultural questions . Other notable programs from the channel`s history include Bank of Information presented by Omar Al-Khatib, and the Ramadan show Race of the Viewers hosted by Hamed Al-Ghamdi, which aired from 1998 to 2009 .

For audiences seeking a reliable live stream of Saudi news and cultural content, the channel also broadcasts political discussion segments, economic reports, and historical documentaries. Throughout its history, Al Saudiya has covered pivotal regional events, including the 1991 report Kuwait Returns to Its People during the Gulf War . The channel is also known for its annual live announcement confirming the sighting of the Ramadan crescent moon as conveyed by the Royal Court, with media personalities Sulaiman Al-Aidi and Sulaiman Al-Issa becoming familiar faces to Saudi audiences during the transmission of Royal Orders . On January 6, 2021, the Saudi Broadcasting Authority launched a new visual identity for the channel under the slogan You Deserve Love, Al Saudiya, introducing a diverse programming cycle ranging from political and entertainment shows to cultural and historical programs .

Al Saudiya is widely available as tv online through free-to-air satellite transmission across the Middle East, Europe, and North America, including on Arabsat and Nilesat positions . The channel is also carried on major cable networks and IPTV services, ensuring that its news, religious, and entertainment programming reaches a diverse Arabic-speaking audience both within the Kingdom and internationally . Sister channels within the Saudi Broadcasting Authority network include Saudi 2, Al Ekhbariya, Al Riyadiah, Al Eqtisadiyah, Al Quran Al Karim, Al Sunnah Al Nabawiyah, Al Thakafiyah, and Ajyal .

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