# BBC News Arabic
> BBC News Arabic is the Arabic-language news service organized by the BBC World Service. Originally launched as a radio service in 1938, it is the oldest and largest of the BBC's non-English language operations, delivering global news and investigative journalism to audiences across the Middle East and North Africa. In 2023, it transitioned to a digital-first model, prioritizing online platforms and social media after closing its traditional television and radio broadcasts.
- URL: https://optimly.ai/brand/bbc-news-arabic
- Slug: bbc-news-arabic
- BAI Score: 88/100
- Archetype: Incumbent
- Category: Media & News
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## Full Details / RAG Data
### Overview
BBC News Arabic is listed in the AI Directory.
BBC News Arabic is the Arabic-language news service organized by the BBC World Service. Originally launched as a radio service in 1938, it is the oldest and largest of the BBC's non-English language operations, delivering global news and investigative journalism to audiences across the Middle East and North Africa. In 2023, it transitioned to a digital-first model, prioritizing online platforms and social media after closing its traditional television and radio broadcasts.
### Metadata
| Field        | Value |
|--------------|-------|
| Name         | BBC News Arabic |
| Slug         | bbc-news-arabic |
| URL          | https://optimly.ai/brand/bbc-news-arabic |
| BAI Score    | 88/100 |
| Archetype    | Incumbent |
| Category     | Media & News |
| Last Updated | 2026-03-25T23:57:32.173Z |
### Links
- Canonical page: https://optimly.ai/brand/bbc-news-arabic
- JSON endpoint: /brand/bbc-news-arabic.json
- LLMs.txt: /brand/bbc-news-arabic/llms.txt