Arab News

Jeddah, Makka, Saudi ArabiaEnglish

Arab News is Saudi Arabia’s leading English-language daily, offering comprehensive coverage of regional politics, business, and culture. Established in 1975 and based in Jeddah, it serves as a primary source of news for the Middle East and international audiences, featuring diverse perspectives and expanding digital editions.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN JEDDAH

The print media market in this Saudi Arabian municipality features a bilingual structure dominated by large-circulation national dailies that maintain dedicated local coverage. Okaz, founded in 1960, operates as the principal Arabic-language newspaper headquartered locally. The English-reading demographic is historically served by Arab News, which was established in 1975 as the kingdom's first English-language daily. Readers also access the widely circulated Arabic broadsheet Al Jazirah, which provides additional national and regional reporting. Paperboy lists 3 newspapers in Jeddah.