In 1979 (1399 AH), radio broadcasts from the various stations were unified into the General Service. The programming policy governing the General Service is based on the following principles:
- the essential emphasis must be on religious, social and cultural programs
- particular attention should be given to news and political programs
- outstanding thinkers should be encouraged to give talks on important topics
- provision should be made for educational programs for the enlightenment of the listeners
- there should be special programs catering for the family, for childcare and for health education
- eminent men of letters should be encouraged to write religious, cultural and social dramas for broadcast as serials.
