BBC NEWS

 Starting from May 5, 2025, BBC News Arabic launched an emergency radio service called "Middle East Diaries" in response to the ongoing conflict in the region.

Purpose and Goals:

The service aims to provide daily coverage of humanitarian crises resulting from conflicts, natural disasters, and political unrest. It focuses on amplifying the voices of affected citizens, offering urgent humanitarian and medical guidance, and raising global awareness of the situation.

Broadcast Details:

• Schedule: Sunday to Thursday at 03:00 GMT

• Frequencies:

  • Shortwave: 11830 & 15280 kHz (Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen)

  • Medium Wave: 639 kHz (Egypt, Gaza) & 720 kHz (Syria)

  • FM: 93.1 (available in some areas)

• Online Access: BBC Arabic's and

Expected Impact:

This service is expected to help people in conflict zones, especially in areas with limited communication access, by providing reliable news and guidance. Additionally, it will increase international support and humanitarian aid efforts.