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Arab News is an English-language daily newspaper founded in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in 1975. It reports on Saudi and Gulf affairs as well as developments in the wider Middle East and international news, with coverage spanning politics, business, society, culture, and sport. The publication is intended for English-speaking readers who want reporting and commentary on Saudi Arabia and the Arab world.
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When was Arab News founded, and who started it?
Arab News was founded in Jeddah by brothers Hisham and Mohammed Ali Hafiz. Its first issue was a 16-page tabloid published on April 20, 1975.
Why is Arab News historically important in Saudi media?
It was Saudi Arabia's first English-language newspaper. The paper was created to explain Saudi, Gulf, and wider Middle Eastern affairs to readers in English.
Who publishes Arab News today?
Arab News is produced by Saudi Research and Publishing Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Research and Media Group. It is printed simultaneously in Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dammam.
Who is Arab News written for?
Its audience includes Saudi citizens, foreign residents, business readers, and English-speaking readers following the Middle East from abroad. The website combines Saudi and regional reporting with international news, opinion, business, culture, and sport.
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