Khartoum: Minister of Culture, Information, Antiquities and Tourism Khalid Al-Eiser visited the headquarters of the Sudan Radio and Television Corporation in Omdurman on Monday to review final preparations for the technical and architectural rehabilitation of the facility as part of the third and final phase of the restoration plan.
According to Sudan News Agency, Al-Eiser was welcomed by Television Sector Director Al-Waleed Mustafa, National Channel Director Al-Nour Maani, directors of general and specialised departments, and several senior engineering, technical, and programming officials. During his visit, the minister assessed the progress on the development and outfitting of three new television studios, including architectural and aesthetic enhancements. Preparations for transitioning to high-definition (HD) broadcasting are nearly complete, with maintenance work in its final stages.
Al-Eiser reaffirmed the ministry's commitment to providing all necessary support to enable Sudan National Television and Sudan Radio to resume operations at full efficiency shortly. He also expressed his full support for the corporation's staff to help them contribute to the country's reconstruction and development efforts.
The minister congratulated the employees on the success of the 12-hour live broadcast from the city of El Obeid on Sunday, transmitted by Sudan National Television. He noted that the programme showcased various aspects of daily life in the city, reflecting its stability and countering misinformation and rumours circulated by media rooms affiliated with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia and its supporters.
The ministry completed the first regional broadcasting centre of the Sudan Radio and Television Corporation in Red Sea State on November 19, 2025. On January 30, 2026, Al-Eiser, accompanied by the Wali of River Nile State, laid the foundation stone for the corporation's second regional broadcasting centre in Atbara. This initiative is part of the ministry's plan to expand modern state-level media centres aimed at improving media services across Sudan and ensuring more equitable and efficient service delivery.