As part of its latest portfolio of news programs, Sky News Arabia has rolled out a new program ‘Newsroom’, which started broadcasting from March 1, 2015.
With the launch of the new show, the channel’s aims at presenting its on-going vision and offer regional audiences with an up-to-the-minute news coverage as well as in-depth discussion and analyses of topical issues and events.
“Newsroom represents a revolution in news programing and reflects the channel’s keenness to offer new shows that meet the taste and preferences of Arab viewers. Interactive and innovative in content and format, the topics and discussions will be supported by analyses and reports that take the viewer behind the scenes to explore the root causes of developments,” commented Nart Bouran, Head, Sky News Arabia.
A team of five distinguished anchors, comprising both veteran and young talents, will host ‘Newsroom’. Anchor Muhannad Al Khatib and Fadila Souissi will lead the show, supported by Chantal Abi Khalil, Yousef Sharif and Jarir Dababneh.
“We are very excited to introduce the ‘Newsroom’ concept that will definitely prove a regional turning-point in the world of broadcast news. Our team brings to the table rich insights and expertise in the field and will offer viewers a completely different perspective on breaking news, as well as detailed analyses,” shared Mr Al Khatib.
‘Newsroom’ will host a variety of experts, specialists and decision-makers, and also deploy modern technologies to present a more visual insight into the news. The two-hour show will broadcast at 11:00 pm five times a week, Sunday through Thursday.
