From Monday 20 November.
SBS Arabic24 focuses on life in Australia, and aims to provide a balanced and impartial global and local perspective on world news for Australia’s Arabic-speaking communities.
Mandi Wicks, SBS Director of Audio and Language Content said, “SBS Arabic24 has gone from strength to strength and we’re excited to launch a refreshed line-up. We are passionate about delivering Australian news and information, providing settlement information to new migrants and giving everyone a voice. The new sound includes a revised presenting team for breakfast, mornings and afternoons and offering more community inspired, interactive and lifestyle based content.”
As part of the refresh, SBS Arabic24 is running a competition to win two return tickets worth $2340 to Dubai, courtesy of Royal Brunei Airlines. Audiences can participate in the competition by visiting sbs.com.au/arabic24competition and uploading their selfies showing how they are ready to fly to Dubai. Share the best holiday look or your excitement for a Dubai getaway, the most creative selfie will take off with the Royal Brunei Airlines to Dubai.
SBS Arabic24 launches its new schedule from Monday 20 November 2017– highlights include:
Good Morning Australia
Weekdays, 6am-9am
Wake up with breakfast show hosts Sylva Mezher and Fares Hassan for all the news you need to start your day. The live three-hour show is a meeting place of perspectives, ideas and voices, with a uniquely Arabic-Australian take on the issues that matter.
Al Bayt Baytak
Weekdays, 9am-12pm
Hosts Heba Kassoua and Diala AlAzzeh help listeners navigate all the latest ‘talk of the town’ from around Australia and the Arabic world.
Australia Alyaom
Weekdays, 3pm-6pm
Hosts Ghassan Nakhoul and Barda Katieh unpack and analyse the news of the day.
SBS Arabic24 has also announced a new content partnership with Monte Carlo International which will see the health program ‘Sante Durable’ broadcast in Australia from 6pm each weekday.