Al-Bilad (Saudi newspaper)

In today's world, Al-Bilad (Saudi newspaper) has acquired great relevance in various aspects of daily life. Whether in the work, social, cultural or technological field, Al-Bilad (Saudi newspaper) has become a topic of interest for many people. Its impact has been so significant that it has generated numerous debates and conflicting opinions in society. In this article, we will explore different facets of Al-Bilad (Saudi newspaper) and analyze its influence in different contexts. Through a multidisciplinary approach, we will seek to better understand the importance and consequences of Al-Bilad (Saudi newspaper) in the contemporary world.

For the daily published in Bahrain, see Al Bilad (Bahraini newspaper).

Al-Bilad

Type	Daily newspaper
Owner(s)	Al Bilad Est
Editor-in-chief	Mohmed Al Johani
Founded	1932; 92 years ago (1932)
Language	Arabic
Headquarters	Jeddah
Website	albiladdaily.com//

Al Bilad (Arabic: صحيفة البلاد السعودية) is a Saudi Arabian daily newspaper located in Jeddah.

History

Al Bilad is the first daily newspaper in Saudi Arabia, founded by Mohammad Saleh Nasif on 3 April 1932 under the name Sawt al-Hijaz (Arabic: Voice of Hijaz). Then on 3 April 1946 it became Al Bilad Al Saudia, and on 26 January 1959 the paper merged with Arafat newspaper and was renamed as Al Bilad Daily.

Ghalib Hamza Abulfaraj, a Saudi businessman, served as the editor-in-chief of the paper.

See also

• List of newspapers in Saudi Arabia

References

1. ^ "Jordan: "Al Bilad" editor detained through penal code article 150". Goliath. 20 March 2002. Retrieved 14 February 2012.
2. ^ Oil Prices to Rise 5 pct., Saudi newspaper says, The Deseret News, 11 December 1978, Retrieved 14 February 2012
3. ^ "Saudi Arabia: Oldest daily to close due to financial problems". SPA. 8 January 2002. Retrieved 14 February 2012.
4. ^ "صحيفة البلاد - Albilad newspaper". صحيفة البلاد (in Arabic). Retrieved 2021-01-19.
5. ^ Terki Awad (2010). The Saudi press and the Internet: how Saudi journalists and media decision makers at the Ministry of Culture and Information evaluate censorship in the presence of the Internet as a news and information medium (PhD thesis). University of Sheffield. p. 25.
6. ^ Who's Who in the Arab World 2007-2008 (18th ed.). Beirut: Publitec Publications. 2007. p. 48. doi:10.1515/9783110930047. ISBN 9783598077357.

External links

• Al Bilad website (in Arabic)
• (in English)
• Media related to Al-Bilad (Saudi newspaper) at Wikimedia Commons