Ministry of Culture and Information : The commencement of media in Saudi Arabia started in the first publication (Um Al-Qura Newspaper) that was published in 1922, followed by the approval of establishing radio broadcasting station in 1948.

This turned into Ministry of Information in 1962.
The  television in Saudi Arabia was announced in 1962 when the Crown Prince Faisal Bin Abdul-Aziz (also then Prime Minister) delivered a ministerial statement declaring the government’s intention to introduce television broadcasting in Saudi Arabia within the ethical framework of Saudi society which is based on the Holy Quran and the Prophet’s traditions.
In 1963, the Saudi cabinet approved the establishment of television in Saudi Arabia in two phases; the first phase was the construction of two temporary stations in Riyadh and Jeddah. The second stage included the establishment of an integrated television system on a more advanced basis.

In 1965, official broadcasting of the Saudi television Channel 1 began from Riyadh and Jeddah in black and white. Colour broadcasting was introduced in 1976.
In 1967, Al Qassim Television station was launched. In 1968, another television station was launched in Medina and in 1969, Dammam Television channel was established. In 1977, Abha Television was launched.

In 1983, Channel 2 was first broadcast. In 2003, the third Saudi channel was launched specialising in sports. In 2004, the Saudi al Ikhbariya news channel went on air.
In the year 2003 the ministry name was changed to  “Ministry of culture and Information” adding responsibility for culture to the Ministry's portfolio. The new Ministry was given an agency for culture, and took responsibility for the activities some bodies, which had previously been affiliates of the General Presidency of Youth Welfare. Within the Kingdom, the Ministry provides a focal point for all information about Saudi Arabia. Through its country-wide network of Information centres. It offers to Saudi Arabian citizens a ready source of data on the history and culture of the Kingdom.

The Ministry of Culture and Information  embarks on and to forge objective plans and programs that call for unity and solidarity rather than disunity, sedition, and dissidence. Such attitudes will contribute to consolidating the fraternal ties and confirming the purity of Islam through explaining its ramifications, objectives and goals to non-Muslims. It will also pave the way for the coming generations to deepen the roots of the language of dialogue and respect for the "other" according to the principles and instructions of the Sharia faith which is characterized by moderation, maintenance of rights, abhorrence of blood-shed and killing, and rejection of terrorism and extremism.

The Ministry of Culture and Information is working on delivering the message of  understanding of the nature of the current period through which the Islamic nation is living, which calls for increasing vigilance and caution and work for strengthening constructive contacts among media specialists to face the challenges ahead through enabling cooperation and efforts.