Arab News
ArabNews Overview
The First English Daily Newspaper in Saudi Arabia
Published simultaneously from Jeddah, Riyadh and Dhahran
In 1975 Saudi Research & Publishing Co. (SRPC) launched the first Saudi English-language daily newspaper, ArabNews. For more than a quarter of a century ArabNews has been breaking cultural barriers and unifying Arabs and non-Arabs alike in responding to their need for information. ArabNews has evolved successfully into the well respected, leading paper it is today.
From its initiation, the paper has been serving the interests of both the Saudis and a large expatriate community and in consequence introduced them to each other. The challenge which is successfully accomplished each morning is meeting the needs of the different cultural communities which make up the diverse population of the Kingdom. ArabNews offers regional news from Europe, America, India, Pakistan, Philippines and other Middle Eastern countries in English for the heterogeneous mix of its loyal readers. Local news, business news, sports and features are provided for all, unlike other newspapers which may be serving a homogeneous audience.
Circulation: 51.768 (ABC, January-June 1998)
Distribution: Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Near East, North Africa, Europe and USA
SPRC, established 1972, has become one of the most important publishing groups in the Arab world. Since then, the list of publications has grown to include 18 daily, weekly and monthly newspapers and magazines, all leaders in their respective fields in the Arab and non-Arab world.
Readership Profile
Average Issue Readership
General Public
PARC Media Index 1997, Saudi Arabia
Sex
Male 86%
Female 14%
Ethnic Groups 10%
Saudi Nationals 10%
Other Arabs 5%
Non-Arabs 85%
Occupation
Management 32%
Employees 58%
Housewife 5%
Income
SAR4,000-SAR7,000 24%
SAR7,001-SAR12,500 5%
Over SAR12,500 13%
Education
Secondary 34%
University & Above 52%
ArabNews Online
With technology opening the new doors of communication and the distribution of news and information, ArabNews Online is not bound by physical limitations. ArabNews Online is published by ArabNews from its offices located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and is now available to readers around the globe. It offers Arab and non-Arab readers news from an Arab perspective. What viewers can expect is in-depth regional information for those outside of Saudi Arabia, and a forum within which to interact with the sources of information. We hope to provide a glimpse into the daily life and activities within the Kingdom, from human interest stories to political events.
ArabNews is also proud of its Islam section and special Islamic features. The objective is enlightenment of Muslims and non-Muslims of a great faith by providing an arena in which to pose questions and receive answers.
The news market has been changing dramatically in recent years. Around the world people have less free time and, as a result, are more discerning about how they spend it. ArabNews Online endeavors to reflect this changing lifestyle, by offering accuracy, selectivity, immediacy, and interactivity. The Internet allows for a more personal relationship between reporter and reader. And at ArabNews we value that relationship.
Please contact the Editor in Chief Mr. Khaled Al-Maeena in reference to our website via email at: almaeena@arabnews.com
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