News Broadcasting
BBC Arabic launches on E-Vision in UAE
MUMBAI: BBC Arabic has extended its television availability in the UAE. It has partnered with the UAE-based cable TV platform, E-Vision for this.
BBC Arabic’s news and information programming is now available to audiences in the Emirates via Channel 41 of E-Vision.
This is the first local cable agreement for BBC Arabic television. The partnership with E-Vision further reinforces the BBC’s multimedia presence in the UAE.
BBC World Service head of business development (Africa and Middle East) Simon Kendall said, “We are delighted that viewers in the UAE will be able to watch BBC Arabic on the E-Vision platform.
“We have always had a strong and loyal audience to our radio and online services in the UAE. Through this agreement, our new Arabic television service is even more accessible to audiences in the country.”
BBC Arabic head Hosam El Sokkari says, “This is exciting news. The launch of our programming on the E-Vision cable platform in the Emirates means further expansion of the BBC Arabic audience base in the Arab world.
“We know our viewers in the UAE – a key regional and international business hub – want excellent international news. With our unique experience of bringing the key issues of region and world to Arab audiences, we will deliver just that, and in turn, involve our audience in an authentic dialogue on the issues that reflect their lives.”
BBC Arabic is also distributed free to air by Arabsat, Eutelsat and Nilesat satellite systems.
News Broadcasting
News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
