The Saudi capital, Riyadh, is currently witnessing intensive preparations for the completion of Al Arabiya’s new headquarters in the upscale Diplomatic Quarter. This will soon see the relocation of all of the channel’s media operations from Dubai to Riyadh.
This move reflects the Kingdom’s strategic direction to strengthen its position as a regional media hub within Vision 2030.
Strategic Location and Integrated Design
The channel’s new headquarters is located in the luxurious Diplomatic Quarter, one of the most prominent upscale neighborhoods in the Saudi capital, home to embassies and major corporate headquarters.
The headquarters was designed according to the highest international standards and includes:
Modern broadcast studios equipped with the latest television broadcasting technology (4K/8K)
Main control centers equipped with the latest technical systems
Smart conference rooms with advanced technology
Open workspaces designed to promote teamwork
Strategic Objectives
This move is part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to strengthen the local media sector. The project is expected to contribute to:
Creating hundreds of job opportunities for Saudi youth
Attracting global media investments
Strengthening Riyadh’s position as a media capital
Huge cost and economic impact
The project is estimated to cost hundreds of millions of riyals, according to informed sources, as this investment forms part of the major media transformation taking place in the Kingdom.
Anticipated Opening
The official opening of the headquarters is scheduled to be held in the coming weeks, with a prominent presence of Saudi officials and prominent media figures. This event is expected to highlight the Kingdom’s growing position on the global media map.
Al Arabiya is one of the most prominent Arab news channels. Founded in 2003, it is part of the MBC Media Group.
The Saudi capital is witnessing the completion of preparations for the opening of Al Arabiya’s new headquarters in the Diplomatic Quarter, which will feature state-of-the-art broadcast studios and integrated media facilities. The move from Dubai to Riyadh is in line with Vision 2030 to strengthen the media sector. The headquarters, which costs hundreds of millions, will contribute to job creation and strengthen Riyadh’s position as a regional media hub.
