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Arab News was established as the first English-language daily newspaper in Saudi Arabia.
Answer: True
Arab News holds the distinction of being the inaugural English-language daily newspaper published within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The founding brothers of Arab News were Hisham Hafiz and Mohammad Ali Hafiz.
Answer: True
The establishment of Arab News is attributed to the entrepreneurial efforts of the brothers Hisham Hafiz and Mohammad Ali Hafiz.
The initial founding date of Arab News was April 20, 1975.
Answer: True
The foundational date for Arab News is recorded as April 20, 1975.
Arab News was originally founded in Riyadh.
Answer: False
The original founding location of Arab News was Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Kamal Adham, Hisham Hafiz, and Turki bin Faisal Al Saud jointly named the newspaper Arab News.
Answer: True
The naming of the newspaper 'Arab News' is credited to a joint effort involving Kamal Adham, Hisham Hafiz, and Turki bin Faisal Al Saud.
Who were the founding individuals behind Arab News?
Answer: Hisham Hafiz and Mohammad Ali Hafiz
The newspaper was established by the entrepreneurial brothers Hisham Hafiz and Mohammad Ali Hafiz.
In which Saudi city was Arab News originally founded?
Answer: Jeddah
The foundational city for Arab News was Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Who were jointly credited with naming the newspaper Arab News?
Answer: Kamal Adham, Hisham Hafiz, and Turki bin Faisal Al Saud
The naming of the newspaper 'Arab News' was a collaborative effort involving Kamal Adham, Hisham Hafiz, and Turki bin Faisal Al Saud.
Arab News is published by the Saudi Research and Marketing Group (SRMG).
Answer: True
The publication of Arab News falls under the purview of the Saudi Research and Marketing Group (SRMG), a prominent media conglomerate.
Prince Turki bin Salman Al Saud owned Arab News as of May 2019.
Answer: True
Records indicate that Prince Turki bin Salman Al Saud held ownership of Arab News as of May 2019.
Prince Turki bin Salman Al Saud is the son of the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia.
Answer: False
Prince Turki bin Salman Al Saud is the brother, not the son, of Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman.
The Saudi Research and Publishing Company (SRPC) is a subsidiary of the Saudi Research and Marketing Group (SRMG).
Answer: True
The Saudi Research and Publishing Company (SRPC) operates as a subsidiary entity within the larger Saudi Research and Marketing Group (SRMG).
Which publishing group is responsible for Arab News?
Answer: Saudi Research and Marketing Group (SRMG)
The Saudi Research and Marketing Group (SRMG) is the corporate entity responsible for the publication of Arab News.
As of May 2019, who held ownership of Arab News?
Answer: Prince Turki bin Salman Al Saud
As of May 2019, ownership of Arab News was held by Prince Turki bin Salman Al Saud.
What is the familial relationship between Prince Turki bin Salman Al Saud and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia?
Answer: Brother
Prince Turki bin Salman Al Saud is the brother of Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman.
What larger corporate entity is the Saudi Research and Publishing Company (SRPC) a part of?
Answer: The Saudi Research and Marketing Group (SRMG)
The Saudi Research and Publishing Company (SRPC) is a subsidiary entity within the broader Saudi Research and Marketing Group (SRMG).
The current motto of Arab News is 'The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily'.
Answer: False
The current motto of Arab News is 'The Voice of a Changing Region'; 'The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily' was its former motto.
Arab News is primarily published in Arabic.
Answer: False
Arab News is published in English, serving as a primary English-language news source for the region.
The main headquarters of Arab News is located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Answer: False
The primary headquarters of Arab News is situated in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, not Jeddah.
Arab News is based in the United Arab Emirates.
Answer: False
Arab News is based in Saudi Arabia, not the United Arab Emirates.
Al Eqtisadiah and Asharq al Awsat are sister newspapers associated with Arab News.
Answer: True
Al Eqtisadiah and Asharq al Awsat are indeed sister publications under the same media group as Arab News.
The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) for Arab News is 0254-833X.
Answer: True
The ISSN assigned to Arab News, which serves as a unique identifier for the serial publication, is 0254-833X.
The official web address for Arab News is arabnews.com.
Answer: True
The official online presence for Arab News is maintained at the domain arabnews.com.
The current front page of Arab News can be accessed through the Associated Press website.
Answer: False
Access to the current front page of Arab News is available via the Freedom Forum website, not the Associated Press website.
What type of publication is Arab News?
Answer: A daily newspaper
Arab News functions as a daily newspaper, providing regular news coverage.
In what format is Arab News published?
Answer: Broadsheet
Arab News adheres to the broadsheet format, characterized by its large page size.
What is the current motto of Arab News?
Answer: The Voice of a Changing Region
The current official motto adopted by Arab News is 'The Voice of a Changing Region'.
In which language is Arab News primarily written?
Answer: English
Arab News is primarily published in the English language, catering to a broad international and regional readership.
Where is the main headquarters of Arab News located?
Answer: Riyadh
The central headquarters for Arab News is situated in Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a sister newspaper of Arab News?
Answer: Saudi Gazette
While Al Eqtisadiah and Asharq al Awsat are sister newspapers, Saudi Gazette is not listed as such in the provided context.
What is the official website address for Arab News?
Answer: arabnews.com
The official domain for accessing Arab News online is arabnews.com.
Who are the primary intended readers for Arab News?
Answer: Businesspeople, executives, and diplomats
Arab News primarily targets an audience comprising business professionals, executives, and diplomats, reflecting its focus on regional and international affairs relevant to these groups.
Which two portals are linked from the 'See also' section of the Arab News article?
Answer: Saudi Arabia portal and Journalism portal
The 'See also' section of the Arab News article provides links to the 'Saudi Arabia portal' and the 'Journalism portal'.
Where can the current front page of Arab News be accessed online, according to the source?
Answer: On the Freedom Forum website
The current front page of Arab News is accessible online through the Freedom Forum website.
What was the circulation figure reported for Arab News?
Answer: 51,481
The reported circulation figure for Arab News stands at 51,481.
What was the former motto of Arab News before the 2018 relaunch?
Answer: The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily
Prior to its 2018 relaunch, the motto of Arab News was 'The Middle East's Leading English Language Daily'.
What is the OCLC number listed for Arab News?
Answer: 4574467
The OCLC (Online Computer Library Center) number assigned to Arab News is 4574467.
What was the reported circulation figure for Arab News?
Answer: Exactly 51,481
The reported circulation figure for Arab News is precisely 51,481.
Which of the following is NOT a sister newspaper of Arab News?
Answer: Arab News Japan
While Al Eqtisadiah and Asharq al Awsat are sister newspapers, Arab News Japan is a distinct international edition, not typically classified as a sister newspaper in the same vein.
Arab News is known for its critical stance against the Saudi government.
Answer: False
Contrary to a critical stance, Arab News actively promotes the Saudi government's initiatives and policies.
In 2017, Arab News announced the creation of bureaus in London and Asia.
Answer: True
The year 2017 saw Arab News announce the establishment of new international bureaus located in London and Asia.
The Arab News-YouGov partnership aimed to survey public opinion in the Middle East and beyond.
Answer: True
The collaboration between Arab News and YouGov was designed to conduct surveys assessing public opinion across the Middle East and other regions.
The Qatari publication 'The New Arab' described Arab News as an independent news source.
Answer: False
'The New Arab' characterized Arab News not as independent, but rather as a 'mouthpiece for the Saudi regime.'
International distribution of Arab News was planned for regions including Europe and the United States.
Answer: True
Plans for the international distribution of Arab News encompassed regions such as Europe and the United States, alongside others in the Middle East and North Africa.
The digital edition of Arab News Pakistan was launched in February 2018 and is based in Islamabad.
Answer: True
Arab News Pakistan, the digital edition tailored for the region, commenced operations in February 2018 from its base in Islamabad.
Arab News Japan was the first Middle Eastern media outlet to establish a presence in Japan.
Answer: True
The establishment of Arab News Japan marked a significant milestone, representing the first instance of a Middle Eastern media organization establishing a formal presence in Japan.
The French language edition of Arab News was launched via a virtual event on Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Answer: True
The launch of the French language edition, Arab News en Francais, was conducted virtually via Zoom, necessitated by the global circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ismail Omar Guelleh, the president of Djibouti, was the guest of honor at the launch of Arab News en Francais.
Answer: True
The virtual launch ceremony for Arab News en Francais was graced by the presence of Ismail Omar Guelleh, the President of Djibouti, as the guest of honor.
Rasheed Abu Alsamh argued in an op-ed that the 9/11 perpetrators' views stemmed from a distorted societal and religious perspective.
Answer: True
In an op-ed, Rasheed Abu Alsamh posited that the views of the 9/11 perpetrators originated from a distorted societal and religious framework.
In May 2011, Hassan bin Youssef Yassin wrote that Arab nations had largely succeeded in providing democracy and economic prosperity.
Answer: False
Hassan bin Youssef Yassin's May 2011 commentary asserted that Arab nations had largely failed to establish democracy and economic prosperity for their citizens.
Arab News partnered with YouGov, a British polling firm, in May 2017.
Answer: True
In May 2017, Arab News initiated a partnership with YouGov, a distinguished British firm specializing in public opinion polling.
Surveys from the Arab News-YouGov partnership revealed that a majority of Saudis opposed the lifting of the ban on women driving.
Answer: False
Contrary to the statement, surveys from the Arab News-YouGov partnership indicated that a majority of Saudis supported the lifting of the ban on women driving.
The Associated Press and Haaretz regarded Arab News as reflecting the official position of the Saudi Arabian government.
Answer: True
Both the Associated Press and Haaretz have characterized Arab News as a publication that mirrors the official stance of the Saudi Arabian government.
Which statement best describes the general editorial stance of Arab News concerning the Saudi government?
Answer: It actively promotes the Saudi government.
Arab News generally adopts an editorial stance that actively promotes and supports the Saudi government.
What new international bureaus did Arab News announce the establishment of in 2017?
Answer: London and Asia
In 2017, Arab News declared the establishment of new international bureaus situated in London and Asia.
What controversial viewpoint did Rasheed Abu Alsamh express in an Arab News op-ed regarding the 9/11 attacks?
Answer: He argued against denial, suggesting perpetrators' views stemmed from distorted perspectives.
Rasheed Abu Alsamh's op-ed argued against denial of the perpetrators' identities and suggested their views originated from distorted societal and religious perspectives.
What critical assessment of Arab nations was published in Arab News in May 2011 by Hassan bin Youssef Yassin?
Answer: That they had largely failed to provide democracy or economic prosperity.
In May 2011, Hassan bin Youssef Yassin published an assessment suggesting that Arab nations had largely failed to deliver democracy and economic prosperity to their populations.
What was the stated objective of the media partnership between Arab News and YouGov formed in May 2017?
Answer: To survey public opinion and understand regional sentiments
The partnership between Arab News and YouGov aimed to survey public opinion, thereby gaining insights into regional sentiments and perspectives.
Which region was identified for potential international distribution of Arab News, alongside Europe and North Africa?
Answer: Pakistan
Pakistan was among the regions identified for potential international distribution of Arab News, alongside Europe and North Africa.
What is significant about the launch of Arab News Japan?
Answer: It marked the first time a Middle Eastern media outlet established a presence in Japan.
The launch of Arab News Japan is significant as it represents the inaugural instance of a Middle Eastern media organization establishing a presence within Japan.
Who was the guest of honor at the virtual launch ceremony for Arab News en Francais?
Answer: The President of Djibouti
The virtual launch ceremony for Arab News en Francais featured Ismail Omar Guelleh, the President of Djibouti, as the distinguished guest of honor.
When was the Japanese digital edition of Arab News launched?
Answer: October 2019
The Japanese digital edition of Arab News, known as Arab News Japan, was launched in October 2019.
Which of the following was a finding from the Arab News-YouGov partnership surveys?
Answer: 81% of Americans could not locate the Arab World on a map.
A notable finding from the Arab News-YouGov surveys was that 81% of Americans were unable to locate the Arab World on a map.
What was the reason cited by 'The New Arab' for its characterization of Arab News?
Answer: Its perceived role as a mouthpiece for the Saudi regime
'The New Arab' cited Arab News's perceived role as a mouthpiece for the Saudi regime as the basis for its characterization.
When was the French language digital edition of Arab News launched?
Answer: July 14, 2020
The French language digital edition of Arab News was launched on July 14, 2020.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a region for potential international distribution of Arab News?
Answer: South Africa
South Africa is not mentioned among the regions designated for potential international distribution of Arab News.
Faisal J. Abbas has served as the editor of Arab News since its inception in 1975.
Answer: False
While Faisal J. Abbas is the current editor, he did not serve in that capacity since the newspaper's founding in 1975.
Arab News implemented a significant relaunch with a new logo and motto on April 4, 2018.
Answer: True
A notable relaunch, introducing a new logo and motto, was executed by Arab News on April 4, 2018.
Jihad Khazen was designated as the General Manager because Saudi laws prohibited non-Saudis from holding the Editor-in-Chief title at the time.
Answer: True
Due to legal restrictions preventing non-Saudis from holding the Editor-in-Chief position, Jihad Khazen was officially appointed as General Manager.
Khaled al-Maeena held the position of Editor-in-Chief at Arab News for a second term from March 1998 to October 2011.
Answer: True
Khaled al-Maeena served a second tenure as Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, spanning from March 1998 to October 2011.
Faisal J. Abbas's mandate upon appointment was to make Arab News 'less global, less digital.'
Answer: False
Faisal J. Abbas's mandate was precisely the opposite: to enhance Arab News's global reach and digital presence, making it 'more global, more digital.'
Somayya Jabarti became the first female Editor-in-Chief in Saudi Arabia at Arab News.
Answer: False
Somayya Jabarti was the first female Editor-in-Chief in Saudi Arabia, but this was at the Saudi Gazette, not Arab News.
Hana Hajjar is identified as Saudi Arabia's sole female political cartoonist and was associated with Arab News.
Answer: True
Hana Hajjar is recognized as Saudi Arabia's only female political cartoonist and has been associated with Arab News.
Baker Atyani was appointed to lead the new London and Asian bureaus established by Arab News in 2017.
Answer: True
Veteran journalist Baker Atyani was selected to head the new bureaus in London and Asia that Arab News established in 2017.
Khalid Almeena was dismissed in March 1992 for reprinting an interview with an Egyptian Muslim leader.
Answer: True
The dismissal of Khalid Almeena in March 1992 was reportedly due to the reprinting of an interview featuring an Egyptian Muslim leader.
Fawaz Turki was dismissed in April 2007 for publishing a column criticizing the Saudi government's economic policies.
Answer: False
Fawaz Turki's dismissal in April 2007 stemmed from a column detailing atrocities committed by Indonesia during its occupation of East Timor, not criticism of Saudi economic policies.
Fawaz Turki was reportedly cautioned by Saudi authorities against criticizing Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak before his dismissal.
Answer: True
Reports suggest that Fawaz Turki had received prior warnings from Saudi authorities concerning his critiques of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak preceding his dismissal.
When did Arab News undergo a significant relaunch, including a new logo and motto?
Answer: April 4, 2018
A significant relaunch, featuring a new logo and motto, was implemented by Arab News on April 4, 2018.
Who was the first person designated as General Manager of Arab News due to legal constraints on the Editor-in-Chief title?
Answer: Jihad Khazen
Jihad Khazen was the first to hold the editorial leadership role, designated as General Manager due to Saudi legal restrictions on the Editor-in-Chief title for non-Saudis.
What was the primary objective Faisal J. Abbas aimed to achieve upon his appointment as Editor-in-Chief?
Answer: To make the publication more global and digital
Upon his appointment, Faisal J. Abbas's strategic objective was to enhance Arab News's global reach and digital capabilities.
Who is identified as Saudi Arabia's sole female political cartoonist, and was she associated with Arab News?
Answer: Hana Hajjar, yes
Hana Hajjar is recognized as Saudi Arabia's only female political cartoonist and has been associated with Arab News.
What action led to the dismissal of editor-in-chief Khalid Almeena in March 1992?
Answer: Reprinting an interview with an Egyptian Muslim leader
Khalid Almeena's dismissal in March 1992 was attributed to the reprinting of an interview with an Egyptian Muslim leader.
Why was journalist Fawaz Turki dismissed in April 2007?
Answer: For publishing a column detailing atrocities committed by Indonesia in East Timor
Fawaz Turki was dismissed in April 2007 following the publication of a column that detailed atrocities committed by Indonesia during its occupation of East Timor.
What was the subject of Fawaz Turki's column that led to his dismissal?
Answer: Atrocities committed by Indonesia during its occupation of East Timor
Fawaz Turki's column that resulted in his dismissal focused on detailing the atrocities committed by Indonesia during its occupation of East Timor.
Who was appointed to head the new London and Asian bureaus established by Arab News in 2017?
Answer: Baker Atyani
Baker Atyani was appointed to lead the new London and Asian bureaus established by Arab News in 2017.
What was the primary reason cited for Jihad Khazen's official designation as General Manager instead of Editor-in-Chief?
Answer: Saudi laws prohibited non-Saudis from holding the Editor-in-Chief title.
The primary reason for Jihad Khazen's designation as General Manager was the existence of Saudi laws that prohibited non-Saudis from assuming the Editor-in-Chief title.