Saudi Arabia
Saudi Heritage-Themed TV To Pull the Plug
More than 15 years after hitting the airwaves, Saudi TV Al Sahraa, dedicated to folk heritage, has said it will stop soon.
“Adieu. After 15 years of serving heritage, Al Sahraa will bid you farewell in… days,” the station said in a brief tweet. The reason for halting broad-casting is not clear yet.
Owned by Meshal bin Hethlain, Al Sahraa was launched in 2007 in the Saudi capital Riyadh, focusing on the folk heritage of the kingdom and other Gulf countries.
The station gained popularity with its live broadcasting of heritage-themed events and poetry recitals.
The station’s decision to get off the air has come as a piece of sad news for its viewers.
