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Al Arabiya.net reaches its online visitors in Farsi and Urdu

  • United Arab Emirates: Thursday, July 17 - 2008 at 13:25
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Alarabiya.net, the leading Arabic internet site in news and information, announced the launch of its new tracks in Farsi and Urdu, in addition to the former tracks in Arabic and English.

The website hereby has become the first of its kind as it is the first Arabic website to provide the visitors with the option to choose their preferred language out of Arabic, English, Urdu and Farsi.

Following the launch of the two new services, Mazen Hayek, Group Director for Commercial , Marketing and PR, commented" This move underlines mbc group's commitment to overcome borders and transform the whole region into one village for information and knowledge exchange.

Our aim is to reach out to those who are interested in getting the region's news, wherever they are, and regardless of the language spoken or the country's mother language.

Alarabiya.net also provides its viewers with additional interactive services such as mobile subscriptions, live video, and footage library which includes images and videos of regional and international relevance, as well as, reports, comments and images by Al Arabiya fans, as part of an open forum to exchange news and views.
 
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Al Arabiya news channel ,a 24/7 free-to-air news and current affairs satellite outlet , was launched in 2003 and soon became the news source of choice for Arabs seeking credible news and information about the Middle East and the world beyond. Al Arabiya's reputation for sober and balance reporting now extends beyond its natural geographic and cultural domain, i.e. the Middle East. A number of renowned international news organisations and research institutes interested in the Arab and Islamic worlds regularly monitor Al Arabiya.

Al Arabiya runs an extensive global network of correspondents and reporters to provide its audiences with the latest updates, scoops, interviews, and exclusives. With nearly 30 offices around the world and large-scale presence in several key countries such as Iraq, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, and Yemen, Al Arabiya enjoys a competitive edge in providing on-the-ground, first hand coverage of major events of relevance to its audience and the world at large.

Al Arabiya's charter embodies an independent editorial policy based on providing its viewers with a speedy news service and balanced analysis that is thoughtfully accurate, comprehensive and objective.

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