1924
The regulation of the media sector was officially initiated for the first time in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the decision of the Founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud to establish Umm al-Qura Newspaper. This was about eight years before the announcement of the Kingdom's unification.
1932
The publication of Sawt al-Hijaz Newspaper in Makkah al-Mukarramah in what is known as the era of the Individual Press.
1936
The publication of al-Manhal Magazine in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah in what is known as the era of the Individual Press.
1958
Merging of newspapers: Hira Newspaper was merged with al-Nadwa Newspaper in Makkah al-Mukarramah, and Arafat Newspaper was merged with al-Bilad Newspaper in Jeddah.
1963
Transforming the General Directorate of Press and Publication into the Ministry of Media.
1963
Individual ownership of newspapers was abolished.
1964
Approval was granted for the Law of Private Press Establishments and the granting of privileges for newspapers issuance.
1971
Establishment of the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
2000
The issuance of an update to the Law of Printed Materials and Publication, which includes a statement of the activities subject to the law and the requirement to obtain a license from the Ministry of Media to engage in these activities, and outlining the associated conditions, procedures, and fees.
2001
Issuance of the Law of Press Establishments.
2004
Establishment of the Saudi Journalists Association to serve the professional goals of journalists in the Kingdom.
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