The National Company of Radio and Television (, ; , SNRT; , ) is the public broadcaster of Morocco. History It was formerly called Moroccan Radio and Television (RTM) from 1956 and Radiodiffusion-Télévision Marocaine (RTM) from 1961. Radio-Maroc was one of the founding members of the European Broadcasting Union in 1950 and continued as an active member until 1 January 1961 when RTM changed its affiliation to associate membership. In 1969 RTM was readmitted as an active member. In 2009, the SNRT became a shareholder in Euronews, initially acquiring 0.33% then later expanding its share to 6% in 2011. In 2021, Othman El Ferdaous, the Minister of Culture, announced that SNRT would be reorganized into a public holding group by 2024, during which it would acquire the part-state-owned 2M and private Medi 1 Radio and Medi 1 TV channels. In addition, its Aflam TV channel would be replaced with an "SVOD" video-on-demand platform. On 12 November 2022, Arryadia obtained rights to broadcast 10 matches including the Moroccan national team for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Role as a public broadcaster In the exercise of its public service function, among the obligations of the SNRT Corporation are: Promote dissemination and awareness of constitutional principles and civic values. Guarantee the objectivity and truthfulness of the information provided, while ensuring that a broad range of views is presented. Facilitate democratic debate and the free expression of opinion. Promote the territorial cohesion and linguistic and cultural diversity of Morocco. Offer access to different genres of programming and to the institutional, social, cultural, and sporting events that are of interest to all sectors of the audience, paying attention to those topics that are of special interest to the public. To serve the widest audience, ensuring maximum continuity and geographical and social coverage, with a commitment to quality, diversity, innovation, and high ethical standards. Services Television SNRT currently runs eight television channels: Al Aoula (SNRT 1): also called TVM (, ); the first television channel of SNRT. The station broadcasts in mainly Arabic and French, with daily news bulletins in Berber and Spanish. Al Aoula HD Arryadia (SNRT 3 SAT): a national sports channel. Arryadia HD Arryadia TNT (SNRT 3 TNT) Athaqafia (SNRT 4): an educational and cultural channel. Al Maghribia (SNRT 5): an international satellite TV channel. Assadissa (SNRT 6): a religious services and affairs channel. Aflam TV (SNRT 7): a film channel which is