About BBC Arabic
BBC Arabic is the Arabic language service of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), providing comprehensive news coverage and analysis to Arabic-speaking audiences worldwide.
The radio service of BBC Arabic was launched on January 3, 1938, marking the beginning of its efforts to deliver news and information to audiences in the Middle East and North Africa regions.
In a significant expansion, BBC Arabic launched its television service on March 11, 2008, bringing visual news content to complement its established radio service. This expansion allowed BBC Arabic to reach a broader audience and provide enhanced coverage of global events, regional developments, and cultural stories.