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Sky News Arabia’s crime and suspense podcast Evidence achieves remarkable success

Sky News Arabia’s podcast library stands as the Middle East’s largest in terms of quantity, duration, and diversity

Sky News Arabia’s podcast library maintains an esteemed presence on the weekly list of the top 200 international audio podcasts in terms of circulation and reach.

Podcast episodes have recorded more than 100 million listens

Sky News Arabia announced the remarkable success of its “Evidence” podcast, which explores the most famous international trials and crimes. Launched on April 27, this ground-breaking podcast, available on the Sky News Arabia website and all major podcast platforms, has quickly gained widespread popularity. In record time, its 22 episodes have welcomed approximately 700,000 listeners, solidifying its position as the first of its kind in the Middle East.

Hosted by Ines Bouafif, “Evidence” contributes significantly to Sky News Arabia’s expansive podcast library, which stands as the largest in the Middle East in terms of quantity, duration, and diversity. Each episode of “Evidence” takes listeners on an immersive journey through courtrooms and crime scenes, weaving suspenseful narratives based on true stories. These narratives offer glimpses into the intricate details of crimes, the actions of the accused, the reactions of the victims, the decisions of judges, the deliberations of juries, the confirmations of witnesses, moments of denial and confession, and the final verdicts of conviction or acquittal.

Abdou Gadallah, Head of News at Sky News Arabia, said: “At Sky News Arabia, we are committed to providing diverse and unique content through our various platforms, and podcasts are one of the most important modern platforms for providing audio and visual content, which has witnessed great growth in the region over the past years. We are proud of the success achieved by our podcast platform and its impressive position on the list of the top 200 global podcasts on a weekly basis in terms of spread and reach. We look forward to continuing to deliver innovative content that is in line with the channel’s vision of providing diverse and original content that caters to the interests of our audiences.”

Bassem Kamel, Head of Radio and Podcast at Sky News Arabia, commented: “The “Evidence” podcast, which provides an in-depth look at the most notorious criminal cases and issues in the region and the world, perfectly aligns with the preferences of our audience, who seek content that is filled with excitement and suspense. The show enhances our extensive portfolio of original podcasts, which currently includes more than 25 productions with daily and weekly episodes,”

“Evidence” stands out for its interesting narrative style, infused with sound effects and clips from a cutting-edge soundboard equipped with the latest advanced technologies. This creates an immersive experience, making listeners feel like they are witnessing events unfold in real time.” He added.

The stories covered in “Evidence” range from famous international trials to stories of crimes, assaults, mysterious disappearances, armed robberies, and intense pursuits.

Sky News Arabia podcasts have gained more than 100 million listeners and downloads across various platforms, and currently include diverse shows on a variety of topics, including physical and mental health, sustainability, politics, arts, cinema, news, technology, and other topics that meet the interests of listeners at any time and place.

You can listen to the “Evidence” podcast, which features a new episode every Thursday, on the Sky News Arabia website and on all podcast platforms.

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