Al Arabiya Network, the Arab world’s leading source of news, celebrates its 20th anniversary of being on air.
The network – which launched on 3 March 2003 – has been unwavering in its commitment to honesty and credibility, striving to provide unrivalled news coverage through its editorial approach. Al Arabiya Network emphasises impartiality towards its viewers by promoting responsible speech, truth, news, and free expression of opinions.
The launch of Al Arabiya Network twenty years ago came at a time when the Arab region and the rest of the world were witnessing major historical and geopolitical transformations, most notably the Iraq War. It was throughout this period that the broadcaster cemented its position in the region as an important source of news as its highly skilled and dynamic team of journalists, editors, and producers delivered around-the-clock, impactful, and superior news coverage, in addition to local and global economic, social, and cultural affairs.
Over the last decade alone, Al Arabiya Network has fearlessly reported from the very epicentre of events, including the Syrian, Libyan, and Yemeni wars, in addition to live coverage of political movements in territories such as Egypt, Lebanon, Iran, and Turkey. Other notable events in recent history include the COVID-19 pandemic, the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and its resulting energy and supply chain crises.
