Arab News started as a deep-rooted truth within the Saudi press giving special focus to the local issues and to the development of the Saudi society economically and socially and projecting this to the world in a distinct style that is both creative and transparent.

The editorial desk of this newspaper, which presents to the entire world the culture of the Saudi society, which has its own specialty, tradition and norms, and has performed admirably. The “Green Truth” is the best and truthful carrier of facts. It has a healthy work atmosphere that is capable of giving with the creativity being provided by Khaled Almaeena who is a capable journalist known for his sincerity and loyalty to this homeland.

I present to you and your editorial team my heartfelt congratulations on this occasion. My congratulations is also on the pioneering position of Arab News as one of the oldest English newspapers in the Kingdom and the region.

— Hisham Sadaqa Arab is the former editor in chief of Ahlan Wa Sahlan magazine.