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BGonaSTICK · 06-03-07, 10:08 AM

Following the success of the English-language channel Russia Today, an Arabic-language channel, Rusiya Al-Yaum is due to be launched later this year. Rusiya Al-Yaum will broadcast free-to-air, 20-hours per day, via Hot Bird™ 6, Eurobird™ 2 Atlantic Bird™ 4, Badr 3 and Nilesat 103.

Aimed at viewers in Arab and European countries, the channel will present news reports on current events, notably in Russia and the Arab world, but also worldwide. The Rusiya Al-Yaum team includes Russian and Arabic journalists, as well as specialists on the Arab world and the Orient. Along with news coverage, Rusiya Al-Yaum will also broadcast documentaries, press reviews and analytical programmes informing Arabic-speaking viewers on the political, economic, social and cultural aspects of modern Russia.

The estimated audience reach is 320 million. Channel bureaux will be located in Arabic and European countries, and in the United States.

Source: Eutelsat/Russia Today

Unknown user #1 · 06-03-07, 10:18 AM

Yup, saw it yesterday on Hotbird. Not sure what success they are talking about regarding Russia Today as I found it to be propaganda in its purest form.

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BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 166 Times in 60 Posts	Russia prepares to launch Arabic-language TV news channel Following the success of the English-language channel Russia Today, an Arabic-language channel, Rusiya Al-Yaum is due to be launched later this year. Rusiya Al-Yaum will broadcast free-to-air, 20-hours per day, via Hot Bird™ 6, Eurobird™ 2 Atlantic Bird™ 4, Badr 3 and Nilesat 103. Aimed at viewers in Arab and European countries, the channel will present news reports on current events, notably in Russia and the Arab world, but also worldwide. The Rusiya Al-Yaum team includes Russian and Arabic journalists, as well as specialists on the Arab world and the Orient. Along with news coverage, Rusiya Al-Yaum will also broadcast documentaries, press reviews and analytical programmes informing Arabic-speaking viewers on the political, economic, social and cultural aspects of modern Russia. The estimated audience reach is 320 million. Channel bureaux will be located in Arabic and European countries, and in the United States. Source: Eutelsat/Russia Today __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

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Unknown user #1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 536 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Russia prepares to launch Arabic-language TV news channel Yup, saw it yesterday on Hotbird. Not sure what success they are talking about regarding Russia Today as I found it to be propaganda in its purest form.