Gulf Kingdom aims to expand its media influence around the world
A Saudi Arabia state-backed media group is looking at launching an international English-language news channel that could rival Al Jazeera as the kingdom aims to expand its global media influence.
The Saudi Research and Media Group had contacted media consultancies to study the feasibility and scope of the venture, several people familiar with the project said.
The preparations are at an early stage, but those people said it would be the second big English-language broadcaster in the Arab world, behind Al Jazeera English.
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