Alarab, a television news station being launched by Saudi Arabian prince Alwaleed bin Talal, will be based in Bahrain. It was previously announced that the station would be based in either Bahrain or Dubai. Sheikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, president of Bahrain's Information Affairs Authority confirmed that "the IAA reached an agreement on December 12 to launch Alarab news channel from Manama".

Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has announced the launch of a 24-hour international Arabic news channel, which will air on December 12 next year. "Alarab" is dedicated to Arabic-speaking viewers around the world and will broadcast a range of news programs and features focusing on politics and business.