New programmes for launch as well as augmented reality virtual news studioSky News Arabia plans to roll out content and digital upgrades as part of an expansion of its broadcast operations, it said on Saturday. The new line-up will also see a refreshed schedule going live seven days a week, in Sky News Arabia’s “biggest enhancements since the 2012 launch of the channel”, it added. Sky News Arabia is a joint venture between Sky plc and Abu Dhabi Media Investment Corporation. Sky News Arabia’s sports programme ‘Mala’eb’ will be broadcast from an augmented reality studio daily at 1.15am, using the latest in graphics technology to bring viewers close to the action. The company will also launch a dedicated documentary unit, to offer viewers investigative stories from around the region.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 27, 2019 13:52 UTC