n its "biggest transformation in 70 years", BBC World Service has announced plans to launch an Arabic television channel for the Middle East audience. The channel will be the first publicly funded international service introduced by BBC.

According to BBC World Service director Nigel Chapman, "The Arabic Television Service will build on (our) legacy by offering trusted and accurate news with an international agenda. BBC will be the only major broadcaster to provide a tri-media service in Arabic to the Middle East - using TV, radio and online for sharing views and perspectives across the region and the wider world."... more