MBC GROUP, the largest and leading media company in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, announced today 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 Contemporary Hit Radio (CHR) format radio station.
Effective immediately, “On Air with Ryan Seacrest” joins the station on weekdays (Sunday through Thursday) from 4 – 7 p.m. KSA, while “American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest” now airs every Saturday from 4 – 8 p.m. KSA.
Tarek Majdalani, Station Manager for 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.
“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!”
“Launching ‘On Air with Ryan Seacrest’ and ‘American Top 40’ in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on MBC Network’s LOUD FM is a personal career highlight,” said Tanya Juhasz, Premiere Network Vice President, International Business Development. “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.”
