In a step that boosts its position in the Arab region, “Sabq” signs a media cooperation agreement with “MSN Arabia”

Sabq - Riyadh:

Sabq electronic-newspaper has signed a new media cooperation agreement, last week, with MSN Arabia to provide them with exclusive local content, in a step of many to boost its position in the Arab media.

“We in Sabq are eager to gradually develop our content to cope with the recent developments in modern electronic-journalism. By signing a number of important media agreements we hope to enhance our presence in both the local and Arab market” said Mr. Ali Al-Hazmi, Sabq’s General Manager and editor in chief .

“We are happy with the way we are perceived as a credible and trusted source of local news and this agreement with MSN Arabia comes as a step in our drive for development, which will be followed by other steps that the reader will observe in the coming days, we look forward to a further fruitful cooperation with successful websites to pursue our countries’ developmental pathways " added Mr. Al-Hazmi.

“MSN Arabia is very pleased with the signing of this partnership agreement with one of the most prominent media organizations and newspapers in KSA and GCC. The deal is one of many deals that MSNA managed to sign in the region to provide its users with quality content, localization and coverage for their different interests including news, lifestyle, entertainment, sports and many more” – Said Farida Fahmy – Portal Business Manager - MSN Arabia and North Africa

“Al Sabq will empower MSN KSA portal with a genuine Saudi flair ensuring our KSA users are always in the “know” and in the “now” as Sabq is known for its broad and extensive news coverage with a clear sense and knowledge of Saudi national and residents content needs” – Said Ramy Riad – MSN Arabia and North Africa’s Executive Producer.

On the other side, Hesham El Beih ,LINKdotNET KSA Country Manager expressed his great happiness for signing this deal as Sabq is considered the top web site in Saudi Arabia.