The Independent Joins Saudi Arabia to Launch Middle East News Sites
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“Four new websites will offer the highest-quality, free-thinking, independent news, insight and analysis on global affairs and local events,” the Independent said in a statement.
by Middle East Monitor
July 20th, 2018
By Middle East Monitor
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The British news website the Independent is partnering up with a Saudi media firm to launch four news portals in Arabic, Turkish, Persian and Urdu.
The Saudi Research and Marketing Group (SRMG) already operate publications to promote state propaganda, and have links to the royal family.
The Independent claims it will stick to its own editorial policy regarding coverage of topics which affect Saudi Arabia including the war on Yemen and arms trade.
“Four new websites wil...