Saudi Arabia is considering its first media zone to strengthen local audio visual news production and content by the end of the year. The Council of Ministers has stipulated that the project must comply with basic principles, including the need to coordinate with Arabsat administration and other relevant agencies. Riyadh Najim, chairman of the Middle […]
Saudi Arabia is considering its first media zone to strengthen local audio visual news production and content by the end of the year.
The Council of Ministers has stipulated that the project must comply with basic principles, including the need to coordinate with Arabsat administration and other relevant agencies.
Riyadh Najim, chairman of the Middle East Kingdom’s Audiovisual Commission, told Arab News that discussions have begun, with the objective “to ensure that there is harmony between the content and the ideals of the Saudi culture”.
The Commission is in the final stages of planning, and the media park is expected to be ready by the end of 2013, he said.
All involved parties must work with the Saudi-based satellite organisation Arabsat and other relevant agencies, following a stipulation of the Council of Ministers.
“Any channel broadcasting from Saudi Arabia through our platform will have to be licensed and must comply with rules. In case the channel fails to comply with rules and regulations of the Kingdom, we will first issue a warning. If the violation continues, we will then take necessary action, just like in the case of any other media establishment,” said Riyadh Najim.
He added that all aspects and issues are being worked on by the Commission to “ensure the exercise translates into success”.
