Rusiya Al-Yaum provides in-depth coverage of the Dubai Air Show 2007

Notes and media contacts

For more information, contact:

Edward D'Mello/Sameena Ibrahim
Polaris Public Relations
Dubai, UAE
Tel: +9714-3415555
Fax: +9714-3415588

Vladimir Dembitsky
Rusiya Al-Yaum
Moscow, Russia
Tel: +79851087312
Fax : +74956455846

About Rusiya Al-Yaum TV
On air since May 2007, Rusiya Al-Yaum is a Russian, non-governmental satellite news channel broadcasting 20 hours a day, seven days a week, from 3:00 GMT to 23:00 GMT, on the «BADR 4», «NILESAT 103» and «HOT BIRD 6» satellite frequencies. Rusiya Al-Yaum can also be viewed free online.

Rusiya Al-Yaum programmes

News
Russian, international and Middle East news headlines with breaking stories from Rusiya Al-Yaum reporters in the field. The main news bulletins are carried on the hour followed by regular updates, special features and interviews with guest speakers and experts.

Economy
The latest news and comment on the Russian economy and financial markets with features on leading Russian companies and in-depth reports on industry sectors. Broadcast every two hours, Rusiya Al-Yaum's economic coverage also reviews diplomatic visits between Russia and the CIS and the Arab world.

Sport
Five-minute sport reports every hour follow the progress of Russian athletes and teams at major international events and carry the latest football news and scores from the Russian Premier League. Viewers can also stay up-to-date with preparations for the Sochi-2014 Olympics.

Culture
A six-minute round-up shown every fours hours of prominent exhibitions, festivals, and Russian and Arab cultural events.

Press review
A look at how the Russian and international press are interpreting the major news events of the day.

Weekly review
Shown every Friday (21:30 GMT) and repeated on Saturdays, Rusiya Al-Yaum's weekly review digests the headlines of the previous seven days and shares the insights of experts and reporters in the field. Topics for discussion range from hard-hitting political and current affairs news to more light-hearted stories from around the world.

Panorama
Panorama explores the lives of some of the most influential people in modern Russian society, from politicians to academics, to military figures and top sports personalities. Broadcast five times a week on weekdays and repeated on Saturdays and Sundays, the programme mixes reports with panel discussions.