The Egyptian Radio and Television Union, led by Ayman Attia, is celebrating Saudi National Day with a special broadcast schedule on its "Sawt Al-Arab" network. On September 23, the network will air songs and episodes of various programs, including "Hadth Fi Mithal Hadha Al-Yawm," "Yawmk Saeed," and "Asmaa Fi Al-Akhbar." These programs will feature special segments and reports to mark the occasion.
The celebration will also include a segment on "Sabah Al-Khair Ya Arab," which will offer congratulations on the Saudi National Day, as well as a report on the festivities. Additionally, the program "Sa'at Hawa" will discuss the theme of the 2026 Saudi National Day, "Izzna Bi-Tabina," while "Asrati Al-Arabiya" will explore how the Kingdom celebrates its national day and the importance of passing on its history to future generations.
Other programs, such as "Al-Rawak," will focus on Saudi literature and its prominent figures. A special episode of "Bal-Arabi" will highlight the Kingdom's Vision 2030 and the development that has taken place in the country across various fields. Furthermore, "Aghani Wa-Ijabaniy" will air a special episode about the Saudi National Day.
Apart from celebrating Saudi National Day, "Sawt Al-Arab" will also commemorate other events in September, including the International Day of Peace on September 21. The network will air special episodes of "Al-Rawak" to mark the occasion. Moreover, it will pay tribute to the late artist Saad Muhammad and author Samir Khafaji, who was known for his work with the "Sa'at Li-Qalbik" group.
The network will also remember the late playwright Ali Salem, known for his play "Madrasat Al-Mushaghibin," with a special episode of "Dunia Al-Masrah." These tributes reflect the network's commitment to honoring the contributions of prominent figures in the arts and culture.
In addition to the celebrations on "Sawt Al-Arab," other Egyptian media outlets have announced their own special programming. The First Channel will air the series "Nelli Wa-Sharihan" daily from Saturday to Thursday at 2:15 pm. Meanwhile, On Time Sports will broadcast a match between Egypt and Angola.
The Egyptian media continues to expand its offerings, with new additions to popular programs. For example, actress Mirna Walid has joined the cast of "Aielat Marzouq Afandi." Furthermore, the radio station "Shabab Wa-Riyadha" and On Sport channel are preparing to cover the North African qualifying matches for the African Cup of Nations.
Key points
- The Egyptian Radio and Television Union's celebration of Saudi National Day is part of its broader commitment to promoting cultural exchange and understanding between Egypt and other countries in the region.
