Seacrest Cleared To Land In Saudi Arabia

• MBC Group, billed as the largest and leading media company in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, announced the addition of On Air with Ryan Seacrest and American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest to MBC LOUD FM — the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s first Top 40 radio station. On Air with Ryan Seacrest will air Sunday through Thursday from 4-7pm KSA, while American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest now airs every Saturday from 4-8pm KSA.

Tarek Majdalani, Station Manager of MBC LOUD FM, commented, “We are beyond thrilled to announce the addition of On Air with Ryan Seacrest and American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest to MBC LOUD FM’s lineup. This marks an exciting milestone for us as it brings these highly-popular shows to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the first time.”

Majdalani added, “It goes without saying that Ryan Seacrest is an iconic figure in the world of entertainment, with his productions reaching a huge following around the world. By featuring his hit shows on MBC LOUD FM, we are further enhancing our commitment to delivering diverse and engaging content to our listeners in KSA, providing an exciting and unique radio experience like never before. And we’re only just starting!”

Tanya Juhasz, Premiere Networks’ VP of International Business Development, remarked, “Launching On Air with Ryan Seacrest and AT 40 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on MBC Network’s LOUD FM is a personal career highlight. Working with Tarek and his team to launch the first pop station in KSA with Ryan as their drivetime host is an honor, and it’s exciting to be a part of the many amazing changes happening today in Saudi Arabia.”