MANAMA: Bahraini authorities have suspended a television channel owned by Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, one day after its launch, following an interview it broadcast with an aide to a Bahraini opposition leader.
Alarab channel blamed technical and administrative reasons for yesterday’s halt. But a Bahraini newspaper said the channel had been suspended for violating media neutrality. The website of Akhbar Al Khaleej newspaper said the suspension was “related to the failure of those in charge to abide by the prevailing norms in the Gulf, including the neutrality of media positions and staying away from anything that could negatively impact the spirit of Gulf unity”. Reuters
