📍 🇬🇧 UK
BBC Arabic
About BBC Arabic
BBC Arabic is the BBC World Service’s Arabic-language radio station, broadcasting news in Modern Standard Arabic and streaming free online for listeners anywhere in the world.
It sits within a wider BBC Arabic operation that also includes a satellite TV channel and a news website, all three running in Literary Arabic. The radio side is the oldest part of that setup, and it carries the same editorial standards the World Service applies across its language services: straight news, no commercials, funded by the British government’s licence fee arrangement with the BBC.
The stream runs at 56 kbps MP3, which is light enough to load reliably on a slow connection, useful if you’re picking it up somewhere with patchy internet. If you want BBC Arabic radio specifically, this is it. Press play and you get the news service, not a music feed or a talk format built around personalities.
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Frequently asked questions
What language does BBC Arabic broadcast in?
Literary Arabic. BBC Arabic is a news service run by BBC World Service that broadcasts in Modern Standard Arabic for audiences across the Arab world.
How do I listen to BBC Arabic online?
Free. Stream BBC Arabic directly from the official URL at https://stream.live.vc.bbcmedia.co.uk/ on any device with an internet connection.
Is BBC Arabic free to listen to?
Yes. BBC Arabic radio is free to stream online with no subscription required.
What format and bitrate does BBC Arabic stream at?
MP3 format at 56 kbps. This bitrate works well on standard internet connections and mobile devices.
What kind of content does BBC Arabic broadcast?
News. BBC Arabic focuses on news coverage and is part of the BBC World Service's international news operations.
Is BBC Arabic just radio or does it have other platforms?
It includes radio, a satellite TV channel, and a website that serves as a news portal with online access to both broadcasts.
Who runs BBC Arabic?
BBC World Service. BBC Arabic is operated as part of the BBC's international broadcasting division.
Station info
Country
🇬🇧 UK
Bitrate
56 kbps
Format
MP3
Language
arabic
Status
🟢 Live