Kanal-S

Kanal-S is a regional television channel based in Shaki, Azerbaijan, serving the country's northwestern region. It began broadcasting on 29 December 2008 and was the first regional channel in Azerbaijan to adopt a 24-hour broadcast schedule. The channel is part of ARB Media Qrup, one of the largest media groups in the South Caucasus, which operates eight television channels and one radio station. Kanal-S was rebranded as ARB Şəki in September 2016 as part of the group's unification, but reverted to its original name Kanal-S in January 2022. The channel broadcasts via satellite (Azerspace-1) and cable, and is also available online. It produces a variety of programs, including news, entertainment, and regional content, with a focus on promoting tourism and local infrastructure in Azerbaijan's regions. As of recent years, the channel employs around 121 staff and produces 14 programs.

Kanal-S Television Company began broadcasting on 29 December 2008 from Shaki, covering the northwestern region of Azerbaijan. It was the first regional television in the country to broadcast 24 hours a day. The channel initially transmitted on channels 51, 54, and 32 from three different districts, reaching over 70% of the country's territory, and was also available worldwide via the internet. It was equipped with modern technical equipment and digital systems, including high-quality studio cameras and the latest editing software. The channel operated with seven departments: News, Arts and Creative, Programming, Technical, Economic and Transport, Finance and Personnel, and Security. It employed 135 people and collaborated with famous personalities such as Həmidə Ömərova, Nadir Bədəlov, Anar Ağakişiyev, and Yusif Cəfərov. Its weekly broadcast volume was 168 hours, with 75% of programming produced in-house, 5% from other Azerbaijani sources, and 20% from foreign productions. The company's motto was "Sizə hamıdan yaxınıq" (We are closer to you than anyone), with a priority on promptness and objectivity. On 19 September 2016, the channel was rebranded as ARB Şəki as part of the ARB Media Qrup's unification of its regional channels. On 8 January 2022, it reverted to the name Kanal-S. From 28 January 2022, it began broadcasting on the Azerspace-1 satellite and on KATV1 cable television. From 14 February 2022, it introduced a more colorful programming lineup, with the main goal of promoting the regions, districts, and cities of Azerbaijan, including tourist potential, agriculture, and other infrastructure. Currently, the channel employs 121 people and produces 14 programs. In March 2025, a controversial statement by host Nigar Fərhad on the program "Sözün bitdiyi an" led the Audiovisual Council to suspend the channel's broadcasts for 24 hours on 4–5 April 2025 for violating media law on non-discrimination.

• Kanal-S begins broadcasting from Shaki on 29 December 2008.

• Rebranded as ARB Şəki on 19 September 2016.

• Reverts to name Kanal-S on 8 January 2022.

• Starts broadcasting on Azerspace-1 satellite and KATV1 cable on 28 January 2022.

• Introduces new colorful programming on 14 February 2022.

• Broadcasts suspended for 24 hours on 4–5 April 2025 by Audiovisual Council.

Regional broadcaster focused on northwestern Azerbaijan, emphasizing operational speed and objectivity.

• Sözün bitdiyi an

  A talk show that airs on Kanal-S.

1. 1ARB Media Qrup official websitearbtv.az
2. 2ARB Media Qrup about pagearbtv.az
3. 3Kanal-S on Wikidatawikidata.org
4. 4Kanal-S on Azerbaijani Wikipediaaz.wikipedia.org