ABOUT US
With a history of firsts.
We are building a future of firsts.
From inception to the present day, we pride ourselves in being pioneers
From inception to the present day, we pride ourselves in being pioneers
Our Arabic dailies were the first to offer the world a perspective rooted in and informed by our region. We launched Saudi Arabia’s first ever English newspaper, we were the first to launch a pan-Arab women’s weekly, and the first in the region to print newspapers in colour.
With many other firsts along our journey, we now aim to be at the forefront of a new media landscape. From in-the-moment content to news channels, apps and digital platforms, we are accelerating towards the future. We’re harnessing the best human talent, data, insights, and technology to build smarter, more meaningful ways to connect with a mass audience.
SRMG in Numbers
1972
Established
+ 2000
Employees
18
Offices
11
Countries
+ 38
Nationalities
4
Continents
+ 30
Titles
+ 25
Websites
165 m
Reach
Our History
1972
Saudi Research and Publishing company is established in 1972
1975
Launch of Arab News, Saudi Arabia's first English-language newspaper, with the first issue published on 20 April 1975
1978
Alsharq al Awsat, an Arabic international newspaper launched in London on 4 July 1978
1980
Almajallah: One of the leading political affairs magazines of the Arab World. Issued in London 1980
1981
Sayyidati, the first and only pan-Arab women weekly. First published in London in 1981
1983
Establishment of Saudi Distribution Co.
1987
Establishment of Saudi Research and Media Group
1987
Launch of Bassim Weekly Kids Magazine
1987
AlRiyadiyah provides daily coverage on local, regional and international sporting events. Launched in Riyadh in January 1987
1990
Al-Khaleejiah ِfor Advertising and Public Relations, established in Riyadh & Dubai in 1990
1992
Launch of Al-Eqtisadiyya, first daily newspaper dedicated to economic and business news - First issue published in Riyadh in December 1992
1992
Launch of Arrajol, Arabic men's lifestyle magazine. Released in May 1992 in Riyadh
1992
First issue of Hia, an Arabic monthly women's magazine, released in 1992
1994
Launch of Urdu News, independent newspaper with focus on Pakistan
1994
AlJamila is an Arabic monthly women's magazine covering news on beauty and health. Launched in London in 1994
1994
Malayalm news daily is the first Malayalam language daily newspaper launched by an Arab media company
1994
SSPC Saudi Specialized Publishing Company founded in Riyadh
1994
Establishment of Saudi Printing and Packaging Co.
1998
Establishment of Arab Media Company
2006
SRMG goes public with IPO (Initial Public Offering)
2006
SRMG acquires Hala Printing Press
2007
In 2007, SPPC went public with an IPO
2010
Is an American, luxury-lifestyle magazine. The first issue of Robb Report Arabia was issued in Saudi Arabia in January 2010
2017
Agreement to launch a partnership between SRMG and Bloomberg
2017
SRMG acquires 51% stake in Argaam in October 2017
2019
In January 2019, Independent Arabia, Urdu, Persian & Turkish was launched in London by SRMG
2020
Launch of of DirectionsKSA
2020
The launch of Asharq News and Asharq Business with Bloomberg
2021
SRMG new brand and strategy launched
2021
launched Manga Arabia to create original and authentic Arabic content rooted in our culture and values
2021
We acquired a 51% stake in Arabic podcast platform Thmanyah as part of our new digital-first growth strategy
2021
We expanded into publishing with the launch of Raff Publishing
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Eng. Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Ruwaita
Chairman of the Board of Directors since 2018
Mr. Majed bin Abdulrahman Al-Issa
Vice Chairman of the Board at SRMG.
Ms. Jomana R. Alrashid
Board member and Chief Executive Officer at SRMG
Dr. Abdul Aziz Hamad Al-Fahd
Board member
Mr. Mohiddin Saleh Kamel
Board Member
Mr. Adel Marzouk Al-Nasser
Board Member
Dr. Turki Omar Buqshan
Board Member
H.E. Dr. Adel Zaid Al-Toraifi
Board Member
Eng. Moussa Omran Al-Omran
Board Member
Eng. Abdullah Suleiman Al-Rubaian
Board Member
Mr. Hamad Saud Al-Omar
Board Member
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Ms. Jomana R. Alrashid
Chief Executive Officer, SRMG
Mr. Saleh bin Hussain Aldowais
Chief Operation Officer
Mr. Bassil bin Abdullah Al Mouallimi
Chief Strategy Officer
Mr. Mohammed Abdul Fattah Nazer
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Wael bin Fayez Al Faqir
Chief Legal Officer
Mr. Fadi A. Mroue
Chief Creative Officer & Managing Director of SRMG Labs