Today, Save Our SBS President Steve Aujard welcomed the introduction of SBS Arabic24, a new 24 hours a day Arabic digital radio service and an online hub for Arabic speakers.
Mr Aujard said:
Arabic speakers are the third largest group in Australia and its very pleasing to see SBS providing this service which is spot on charter. SBS radio broadcasts nationally in 74 languages.
The station will deliver the latest Australian and international news, information and analysis to Arabic-speaking Australians.
Commenting, SBS Managing Director Michael Ebeid said:
SBS Arabic24 delivers on our commitment to provide balanced and impartial news and information to Australia’s Arabic speaking community, in order to help involve and engage them in society and as such deliver on SBS’s purpose to promote social cohesion within Australia.
Arabic speakers are among one of Australia’s fastest growing language groups, with a real need for a service where people can come to discuss and debate the news and issues of the day, hear global perspectives on local issues and to celebrate their culture and share their stories.
SBS Arabic24 Executive Producer Marie Myssy said:
The Arabic-speaking community in Australia is growing rapidly and the new around-the-clock service is an important resource for our community. Many new migrants are arriving in Australia from conflict zones, and are now facing the challenge of settling in Australia, but having access to a 24/7 news and information service and friendly voice in their language, will play an important role in their lives.
The 24 hour service will feature Australian and international programs including the locally produced and hosted Breakfast and Drive programs and music from the existing SBS PopAraby service, and content from the BBC World Service’s highly respected BBC Arabic service.
SBS Arabic24 launched today on digital radio (DAB+), the SBS Radio App and online at sbs.com.au/arabic24
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