TikTok launches MENA newsroom

The Arabic-language MENA newsroom aims to assist the regional media with the latest regional news. (Supplied)
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Updated 30 September 2021
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TikTok launches MENA newsroom

  • Arabic-language MENA newsroom aims to assist the media with the latest regional news

DUBAI: TikTok has launched a dedicated Arabic-language MENA newsroom with the aim of assisting the regional media with the latest regional news. The newsroom will feature announcements related to trends on the platform, in-app developments and safety.

“Given all the exciting news we have been sharing in recent months, we wanted to offer everyone a central convenient location to keep up with all of our exciting updates,” Hany Kamel, Content Operations Director at TikTok MENA, said.

“The coming months will be brimming with further activations, and through the TikTok MENA newsroom we invite all to keep close tabs on our announcements and events and to get involved where possible. As the world’s leading short-form video platform, now welcoming over a billion users a month, we are delighted to share our journey with visitors to the newsroom, who can browse through the latest trends, in-app developments, creators and safety updates in real-time.”

Country-specific newsrooms are also available in markets such as India, France, Germany, Japan, Russia, Taiwan and Myanmar.


Al-Ahsa governor meets Saudi Journalists Association chairman, board members

Updated 12 January 2026
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Al-Ahsa governor meets Saudi Journalists Association chairman, board members

  • Prince Saud briefed on SJA’s activities including enhancing media ecosystem, developing local talent

LONDON: Al-Ahsa Gov. Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr on Monday met with the Saudi Journalists Association’s Chairman Adhwan Mohammed Al-Ahmari, members of its board of directors, and the head of the local branch, at the governorate’s headquarters.

Prince Saud was briefed on the SJA board’s efforts to help regulate the work of journalists, enhance professionalism, develop the media environment, and help train and empower national talent.

He was also updated on the association’s programs to support responsible media, strengthen local and international partnerships, and host domestic and foreign media delegations currently visiting the governorate.

The governor said Saudi Arabia’s leadership has helped to modernize the media industry and strengthen its presence at home and abroad.

He underlined the role of professional media in showcasing national achievements and values, and deepening engagement between all sectors of society.

Al-Ahmari thanked Prince Saud for supporting the media in Al-Ahsa and his commitment to developing the industry across the region.