Dr. Khoja speaks about 'Al-Ekhbariah' TV Channel

Riyadh, June 14, SPA -- 'Al-Ekhbariah' TV Channel will launch next
Saturday a number of new programs within the framework of the
channel's phased-plans for development to meet the desires of viewers
for development and modernization of styles of presentation in
television transmission in general and Al-Ekhbariah channel in
particular. "These (new programs) will also reflects the Channel's
continuing concern with local affairs and events in the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia and around the rest of the world".

In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Minister of
Culture and Information, Dr. Abdulaziz bin Mohieddin Khoja said that
this phase of change of news and programs on the channel represents
an important step that will be followed by a comprehensive
developmental phase of the Channel's identity and its form as well as
the contents of news and programs, which are being finalized.

Dr. Khoja pointed out that the goal lies in informing citizens on
developments and achievements in all regions and affirms the keenness
of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz
Al Saud, the Crown Prince and the Second Deputy Premier on upgrading
Saudi media organs to keep abreast of the comprehensive developments
witnessed by the Kingdom in all fields.

He said that the overall development of the channel and other
television channels will include technical and technological
development as well as investment in the national youth through
continuous training, adding that the channel will allocate more than
five hours per day of its transmission for a program concerned with
following up stocks, bonds and securities markets as well as Arab and
international markets and all economic aspects that link citizens
with their national television and achieve their aspirations.

--SPA