LONDON: Al Arabiya Network has officially launched its new service dedicated to news and updates from the world of business and finance. The new channel, called Al Arabiya Business, will address the growing demand for in-depth reporting on economic, financial, and political developments, complementing the around-the-clock coverage provided by Al Arabiya and Al Hadath TV channels. “Al Arabiya and Al Hadath’s commitment to extensively covering significant events in the region — including current events in Gaza — has driven us to introduce Al Arabiya Business, a platform primarily dedicated to business and finance updates,” explained Waleed bin Ibrahim Al-Ibrahim, chairman of MBC Group and Al Arabiya Network. He added: “Our objective is for Al Arabiya Network to maintain its status as a trusted source for viewers seeking updates on economic and financial developments, all the while staying informed about the ongoing critical events in our region and worldwide.” The service will be available for free-to-air broadcast, as well as live streaming via Shahid, the world’s leading Arabic streaming platform, and on Al Arabiya Network’s website and YouTube. Mamdouh Al-Muhaini, general manager of Al Arabiya Network and Al Hadath, also emphasized the importance of this expansion, underscoring the growing interest of the network’s viewers in the financial and business sectors. “In light of the upsurge in conflicts and significant events, especially in the Middle East and North Africa — such as the earthquakes in Turkey, Syria and Morocco, the war in Sudan, and the ongoing situation in Gaza — our viewers are increasingly eager to stay informed around the clock,” Al-Muhaini said. “As a result, we made the decision to launch Al Arabiya Business as a service dedicated to the latest updates, as well as streaming ‘Aswaq Al Arabiya’ as standalone segments, aligning with our commitment to cater to our viewers’ ever-evolving informational needs, be it in the realm of politics, economics, or the business sector.”