Public satisfaction with radio contents reach 76%, TV 73%

Muscat: Public satisfaction with the programming content of Oman Radio and TV reached 76% for radio channels and 73% for TV channels, according to a public opinion survey conducted from 18 May 2025 to 18 June 2025, by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Information.

Satisfaction with TV content covering national occasions, religious events, and weather conditions reached approximately 88%, while content related to raising awareness, government and tourism projects, social issues, and children’s programs scored around 69%.

Omani viewers primarily engaged with Oman TV’s religious and cultural programmes such as “Matoun”, “Dhifaf” and “Al Fahras” as well as talk shows like “Al-Bayt” (The House) and “Kunna Huna” (We Were Here), and Ramadhan drama series such as “Al Waqeed” and “Al-Madyoonir”.

For radio content, satisfaction levels stood at 88% for coverage of national occasions, religious events, and weather conditions, and around 74% for government and tourism projects, social issues, and children’s programs. Omanis showed the highest interest in religious programs, Ramadhan talk shows like “Layali Ramadhan” (Ramadhan Nights), and radio drama series such as “Sawalif Al Jadd Hameed”, “Qala’ed Al-Yasmin”, “Dalshad” and “Rihla Shaqqa”.

At the governorate level, South Al Sharqiyah recorded the highest satisfaction with radio content at 84%. Satisfaction was equal between genders at 74%, while the age group 30-49 registered 78%.

For TV content, South Al Sharqiyah and Al Dakhiliyah governorates recorded the highest satisfaction at 76%, with equal satisfaction between genders at 74%.

The survey aimed to strengthen communication between the Ministry of Information and the public by involving citizens in media evaluation, contributing to content development, and measuring satisfaction with the quality and diversity of programming on Oman Radio and TV.

It also sought to identify audience preferences regarding programme types and media content, ensuring alignment with the aspirations and needs of various age and social groups.