Who controls the media in Saudi Arabia?

Most newspapers are privately owned but are subsidized and regulated by the government in Saudi Arabia. The “Basic Law” of the kingdom states that the mass media’s role is to educate and inspire national unity; consequently, most popular grievances go unreported in Saudi Arabia.

Is social media banned in Saudi Arabia?

The Saudi government closely monitors media and restricts it under official state law. In 2014, Reporters Without Borders described the government as, “relentless in its censorship of the Saudi media and the Internet,” and in 2018, it ranked Saudi Arabia 169th out of 180 countries for freedom of the press.

Who owns the media outlets in Saudi Arabia?

The state-run Saudi Broadcasting Authority operates almost all domestic broadcasting outlets. The minister of culture and information chairs the body which oversees radio and TV. Private TVs cannot operate from Saudi soil, but the country is a major market for pan-Arab satellite and pay-TV.

Is TikTok getting banned in Saudi Arabia?

There has yet to be an official ban of TikTok, but many countries—including Saudi Arabia—have toyed with the idea, given the potential security concerns and the ongoing effort to censor content in general. For now, Arab youth will continue to embrace the creative short-form video platform and dodge censorship.

Do the Saudis own the Independent?

As of October 2018, Independent Arabia is owned and managed by Saudi Research and Marketing Group (SRMG), a major publishing organisation with close ties to the Saudi royal family, and further news websites of The Independent in Persian, Turkish and Urdu run by the same company are planned.

Which social media is used in Saudi Arabia?

Most Used Social Network Platforms in Saudi Arabia YouTube is the most popular social network platform in Saudi Arabia. It has 30.05 million active users, which accounts for 89.50\%. YouTube is closely followed by Instagram (25.66 m), Facebook (24.82 m) and Twitter (23.98 m).

Why WhatsApp is banned in Saudi?

Saudi Arabia has suspended Whatsapp’s voice and video call services as the app failed to meet the regulatory requirements, Al-Riyadh newspaper reported, citing Abdulaziz Al-Ruwais governor of the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC).

What happened to TikTok in Saudi Arabia?

What is the relationship like between the United States and Saudi Arabia?

The United States and Saudi Arabia enjoy a strong economic relationship. The United States is Saudi Arabia’s second largest trading partner, and Saudi Arabia is one of the United States’ largest trading partners in the Middle East.

What is the US doing in Saudi Arabia right now?

Through FMS, the United States has supported three key security assistance organizations in Saudi Arabia—the Ministry of Defense, the National Guard, and the Ministry of Interior. Since the 1950s, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has also played a vital role in military and civilian construction in Saudi Arabia.

Why is the US backing the Saudi-led war in Yemen?

A victim of a coalition airstrike in Sanaa. The United States has backed the Saudi-led effort, in part because it shares some of Saudi Arabia’s concerns about Iranian influence in the region, but also because it has a strong interest in keeping the Saudis happy so they’ll support the US-led fight against ISIS in Iraq and Syria.

Where can I find more information about Saudi Arabia?

More information about Saudi Arabia is available on the Saudi Arabia Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet.