It provided a medium to Saudi Arabia to communicate with the English-speaking world and also with the English-speaking foreign communities living in the Kingdom.

Great editors in chief have taken the helm of Arab News. The first of them was Ahmad Mahmoud who contributed to the establishment of the newspaper. Khaled Almaeena, the incumbent editor in chief, has been in the position since 1982 except for a five-year interlude.

If it is imperative to commend the services of the two founders: Hisham (may his soul rest in peace) and Muhammad Ali Hafiz. It is equally imperative to recall the services of the late Prince Ahmad bin Salman, the chairman of the Saudi Research and Marketing Group, and thank his brother Prince Faisal bin Salman, the incumbent chairman.

Arab News has crystallized its pattern and consolidated its position to become the largest circulated and the most influential English newspaper under the helm of Almaeena. The newspaper gives special attention to Arab and Islamic causes. It also focuses on projecting the true image of Islam, which is a religion of love and tolerance. It has presented Islam and the great Shariah in a contemporary style that reaches out to the Western audience. In this area, Arab News has made priceless contributions.

Arab News has also attracted many talented young Saudi men and women. It was and still is an institute graduating Saudi generations who are well versed in English journalism. By all standards, Arab News is a unique media achievement. It is an achievement that must be celebrated by the Saudi press and media without any exception.

— Mohammad Salahuddin is a regular Arab columnist and focuses on issues in the Arab world, especially the Palestinian cause.