Radio BBC Arabic was launched in 1938 and is one of the oldest Arabic radio speaking.

Radio BBC Arabic broadcasts across the medium and short waves in all regions of the Middle East and North Africa.
The BBC Arabic broadcasts on the Arab FM waves and in numerous countries in the region.

Radio BBC Arabic presents news programs, and events covering the full district. BBC Arabic radio allows listeners to comment through the phone thus creating a powerful interaction between the audience and the radio.

As well as, BBC Arabic Radio presents documentary programs, each for a period of 4 minutes, dealing with issues in the news, and reports with special expertise and information.