Radio Sawa
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Radio Sawa is a U.S. government-funded radio station aimed at the youth of the Arab world, combining Western and Arabic pop music with news broadcasts to attract a young demographic. It seeks to provide a platform for accurate, balanced news, fostering a better-informed public in the Middle East and North Africa.
Mission
The mission of Radio Sawa is to engage the youth of the Arab world with a dynamic mix of contemporary music and news, providing them with access to information that is both accurate and comprehensive. By offering news in a format that resonates with younger listeners, Radio Sawa aims to educate and inform, promoting understanding and dialogue across cultural and political lines.[1]
Parent organization
Radio Sawa is operated by the Middle East Broadcasting Networks (MBN), which is funded by the U.S. government to provide news and information to the Middle East.[2]
Legislation
Radio Sawa was not established through specific legislation but is part of broader U.S. initiatives to promote free media in the Middle East.
Partners
- No explicit partnerships are listed, but Radio Sawa collaborates with various news agencies and music providers to curate its content.
Number of employees
Specific employee numbers for Radio Sawa are not publicly detailed.
Organization structure
Leader
Radio Sawa is led by a **Director**.
Divisions
- **News Division** focused on gathering and broadcasting news relevant to young Arab listeners.
- **Music Programming** which selects and plays contemporary hits from both Western and Arab artists.
- **Digital and Social Media** for managing online presence and engagement with listeners.
List of programs
- Sawa News - Regular news bulletins throughout the day[3]
- Music Countdown - Featuring the most popular songs of the week
- Youth Issues - Programs discussing topics relevant to young Arabs
Last total enacted budget
The budget for Radio Sawa is not distinctly itemized but is included within the funding for MBN, which receives its budget from the U.S. Congress.
Staff
Radio Sawa employs journalists, music programmers, and digital media staff, though the exact number is not disclosed.
Funding
Funding for Radio Sawa comes from the U.S. government through MBN, with the aim of supporting free media and countering misinformation in the Arab world.
Services provided
Radio Sawa broadcasts across the Middle East and North Africa, offering a mix of news, cultural content, and popular music. Its programming is designed to appeal to a younger demographic, providing news updates alongside contemporary music from both Western and Arab artists, all while fostering an environment for free discussion and information exchange.[4]
Regulations overseen
Radio Sawa does not oversee regulations but operates under U.S. broadcasting guidelines and international journalism standards.
Headquarters address
7600 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043, USA
History
Launched in 2002 by the Broadcasting Board of Governors (now U.S. Agency for Global Media), Radio Sawa was created to reach out to the Arab youth with a format that combines music and news. It has since expanded its broadcast reach and digital presence to engage a broader audience across various platforms.
External links
References
- ↑ "Radio Sawa". Middle East Broadcasting Networks. https://www.bbg.gov/networks/mbn/radiosawa/.
- ↑ "Middle East Broadcasting Networks". MBN. https://www.mbn.net/en.
- ↑ "Radio Sawa". Radio Sawa. https://www.radiosawa.com/.
- ↑ "Radio Sawa". Radio Sawa. https://www.radiosawa.com/.