Riyadh, Rabi'II 04, 1439, December 22, 2017, SPA -- Within the framework of the plan to develop the sectors of the Ministry of Culture and Information and its affiliated bodies to coincide with the Kingdom'vision 2030 and its elements for promoting of the television sector, Minister of Culture and Information Dr. Awwad bin Saleh Al-Awwad issued a decision on yesterday to suspend the transmissin of Saudi TV Channel 2 and authorising the Radio and TV Corporation to prepare a plan for its developing in a way that meets the Kingdom's goals in addressing the world professionally, the decision also included the integration of Al Eqtisadiah Channel with Al Ekhbariya Channel to support the economic side in its programs.     In this regard, the minister's decision came to transform the Al-Thakafiyah Channel into a public channel and develop its content in a way that meets the aspirations of Saudi viewers. Saudi TV is expected to witness significant changes in programs and coverages in response to the developments in all sectors of this prosperous era. --SPA     11:28 LOCAL TIME 08:28 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w571072