Alarabiya TV sacks anti-Saudi presenter: report

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Hafez Al Mirazi (SUPPLIED)

The Saudi-owned Alarabiya satellite news TV channel has sacked a well-know broadcaster for trying to criticise the Gulf kingdom’s policy, a Saudinewspaper reported on Sunday.

Hafez Al Mirazi, who had worked in the rival Aljazeera TV news channel, threatened to resign unless Alarabiya allows him to speak about Saudi Arabia during his coverage of Egypt’s protests, the online Arabic language daily 'Alnas' said.

Mirazi was on air talking to Egyptian media figures and wanted to speak about Saudi Arabia but Alarabiya management refused.

“Alarabiya sacked Mirazi after he threatened to resign and quit his live programme unless he is allowed to criticise Saudi policy.”

Alnas said Mirazi had been Aljazeera’s correspondent in Washington before moving to Alarabiya, where he presented the “Cairo Studio” programme from the Egyptian capital.

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  • Mohamed Ahaarawi 13 February 2011 16:38 0 0
    A brave man who chose to stand his grounds. He is a hero who cleared the way for voice of independence. Best wishes Hafez.
  • Rahman 13 February 2011 16:30 0 0
    It shows that pro-government TV stations don't have any credibility or values.
  • Lubna Saif Abbas 13 February 2011 16:17 0 0
    It is a very sad moment when a journalist of Mr. Mirazi's caliber is terminated. One of the only reasons why we tuned in to Arabiya was for his programme. He is excellent and KSA needs to allow for real transparency to take place if they want to maintain journalistic integrity. It is definitely loss to Alarabiya.

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