Okaz

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Okaz (عكاظ), founded in 1960, is one of Saudi Arabia's oldest and most widely read Arabic-language daily newspapers. Based in Jeddah. Covers politics, diplomacy, society, and regional affairs. Aligned with Saudi government editorial positions. Named after the historic Okaz market near Mecca.

Major Saudi Arabian Arabic-language daily newspaper. Aligned with Saudi government positions. Covers politics, diplomacy, and regional affairs from Saudi perspective.