The programme will be available in both Arabic and Russian.
RT Arabic has marked a significant milestone with the official opening of its regional office in Algeria, unveiling Studio Algeria as the latest addition to its series of political talk shows from world capitals. In addition to this, the network has also introduced Bridges to the East, a new programme shedding light on Russia’s multifaceted cooperation with the Arab world.
RT Arabic, formerly known as Rusiya Al-Yaum, is a Russian state-owned free-to-air television news channel broadcasting in Arabic and headquartered in Moscow.
Studio Algeria takes its place as the fifth programme in RT Arabic’s series of talk shows, joining counterparts in Cairo, Beirut, Washington, and Paris. Yasmine Moussous, the show’s host and RT Arabic’s bureau chief in Algeria, engages in insightful discussions with local politicians and experts. The inaugural episode featured former Algerian Prime Minister Abdelaziz Belkhadem.
Speaking about the network’s mission, Maya Manna, Head of RT Arabic, said: “Our aim is to get more in touch with our audiences, to expand the scope of our cooperation with Algeria, and provide extensive coverage of the developments across the African region. From our office in Algeria, we will now share with our audience the Algerian perspective on current events.”
RT Arabic’s bureau in Algeria has already covered noteworthy regional events, including the military coup in Niger, the BRICS summit in South Africa, and the African Union summit in Ethiopia.
The other new program on RT Arabic, Bridges to the East explores Russia’s collaboration with the Arab world across economic, political, cultural, and military realms. Hosted by RT Arabic correspondent Anna Knishenko, the programme features politicians, experts, businessmen, Russian language teachers, musicians, and ordinary individuals sharing their perspectives on Russia and its connections with the Arab world.
RT Arabic correspondent and the show’s host, Anna Knishenko, added: “We not only discuss politics and history, but also taste local cuisine and study the culture of Arab countries. We introduce our viewers to the daily lives of people and discover the Arab region from the most unexpected angles.”
The programme will be accessible in both Arabic and Russian. The first episode, dedicated to Algeria, features interviews with the country’s president, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
