Islamic Broadcasting Union

Islamic Broadcasting Union (IBU Arabic: إتحاد الإذاعات الإسلامية; French: Union islamique de radiodiffusion) formerly known as Islamic States Broadcasting Organization (ISBO), is a media and public relations wing and one of the specialised body of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation focused on the promotion of Islam and mutual cooperation between the 57 member states through by producing several radio programs. It also televises programs concerning the same issues, in addition to working for the promotion of Arabic languages. Predominantly working in the field of journalism, it highlights the social, political and cultural challenges across the Muslim nations.[2]

Islamic Broadcasting Union
Arabic: إتحاد الإذاعات الإسلامية
French: Union islamique de radiodiffusion
AbbreviationIBU
Formation24 July 1974 (1974-07-24)
FounderOrganisation of Islamic Cooperation
Founded atJeddah, Saudi Arabia
TypeBroadcasting
Legal statusRadio and television broadcasting
Professional title
Promote Arabic languages, Islam, and highlight issues concerning Muslim world
HeadquartersJeddah
Location
  • Saudi Arabia
Region served
Worldwide
MethodsTelecommunications
FieldsJournalism
Membership
57 member states
Official language
Arabic, English, French
President
Amr El-Leithi[1]
Main organ
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
Formerly called
Islamic States Broadcasting Organization

History

IBU was established as Islamic States Broadcasting Organization (ISBO) by adopting a resolution in the 6th summit of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers hosted in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in July 1975. It also headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.[3]

In 2022, IBU signed a formal agreement with the Jordanian and Arab States Broadcasting Union to produce and telecast joint radio and television programs across the Arab world. Both unions established a representative office to supervise radio and television networks affiliated with IBU.[4]

Prior to signing an agreement with the Arab States Broadcasting Union, the IBU signed a formal deal with the members states to form a committee focused on the development of the IBU. The committee consist members from different countries such as Saudi Arabia, Palestine, Egypt, Tunisia, Jordan and Qatar. The idea to form a committee was originally introduced by the IBU president or director general Amr El-Leithi.[5]

Objectives

It is objectively focused on propagating dawah and promotion of the mutual cooperation between the member states pertaining to broadcasting. It also serves as one of the main sources to highlight the objectives of the OIC.[6]

References
  1. "رئيس اتحاد الإذاعات الإسلامية يبعث برقية تهنئة لوزير الداخلية بمناسبة عيد الشرطة". بوابة الأهرام (in Arabic). Retrieved 2022-02-01.
  2. "Saudi Representative to OIC Visits Islamic Broadcasting Union The official Saudi Press Agency". spa.gov.sa. 2022-02-01. Archived from the original on 2022-02-01. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
  3. "منظمة إذاعات الدول الإسلامية تبث برامجها عبر الإنترنت,". archive.aawsat.com. 2018-05-10. Archived from the original on 2018-05-10. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
  4. صبيح, نبيلة (2022-01-10). "بروتوكول تعاون بين اتحاد الإذاعات الإسلامية والأردنية السعودية للبث الفضائي". albawabhnews.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 2022-02-01.
  5. "فلسطين تشارك في اجتماعات اتحاد الإذاعات الإسلامية". WAFA Agency. 2021-12-19. Archived from the original on 2021-12-19. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
  6. "Specialized". Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. 2010-02-24. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
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