In the full sense of public broadcasting, transmissions began in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1948 (1368 AH) - from a small station in Jiddah. This was followed three years later by a station in the Holy City of Makkah. These two stations, which were on the air for no more than 14 hours a week, broadcast recitations from the Holy Qur'an, the sayings of the Prophet, news and cultural programs and some music (military marches).
