“Rusiya Al-Yaum”, the Russian news satellite channel which broadcasts Arabic-language content from Moscow, was launched by Sergei Frolov, Director General of parent company ANO TV-Novosti, in the presence of high-ranking officials and prominent businessmen at the Emirates Russian Business Forum, in Abu Dhabi this week.
The event was organised by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Russian Federation, the Arab Russian Business Council and the UAE Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and was also attended by prominent businessmen from both Russia and the UAE who continuously seek opportunities to reach markets in Russia and the Arab world.
Businessmen and officals attending the event said that “Rusiya Al-Yaum” TV could play a crucial role in deepening the understanding between Russia and the Arab world as well as strengthening bilateral Arab-Russian relations, including the economic and trade cooperation.
In addition to covering the national and regional news, Rusiya Al-Yaum TV also focuses on the political, social, economical and cultural issues in modern Russia and events related to the Russian-Arab relations.
Frolov said that the administration at ANO TV-Novosti was keen on developing Rusiya Al-Yaum TV as an integrated media source reflecting an unbiased and credible point of information for viewers all over the world.
Planning for an Arabic-language Russian TV station began in February 2006 following the success of Russia Today, launched in December 2005, which broadcasts in English. Rusiya Al-Yaum has more than 500 staff, around 100 of whom are drawn from across North Africa and the Middle East. The channel’s experienced editorial team include journalists working on the ground in Lebanon, Palestine and the Occupied Territories, Iraq, Egypt, France, Britain and the United States.
The news channel’s broadcast can be viewed on the «BADR 4», «NILESAT 103» and «HOT BIRD 6» satellite frequencies for the Middle East, North Africa and Europe region.
