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An all-women team of journalists and media practitioners is taking over Asharq Al-Awsat鈥檚 editorial content and press coverage, for a day, to mark this year鈥檚 International Women鈥檚 Day (IWD) on March 8.
The global newspaper in Arabic language, a publication of the Saudi Research and Marketing Group (SRMG), will feature special interviews, editorials and dedicated articles on the occasion.
The move is part of an initiative titled 鈥淏y women, for all鈥� that has been launched by the media platforms under SRMG to celebrate the Women鈥檚 Day. In addition to Asharq Al-Awsat, other participating media platforms include: Arab News, the English-language daily of record; Sayidaty and Hia, the region鈥檚 leading women鈥檚 magazines in print and digital; and Asharq News, the multiplatform Arabic news service.
The timely initiative comes in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 and within the framework of the UN鈥檚 sustainable development goals, all of which aim at promoting the importance of women鈥檚 active participation in public life. The campaign also reflects SRMG鈥檚 long-established commitment toward women鈥檚 empowerment and inclusion in 萝莉视频 and the wider Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
鈥淭he Arab world in general, and 萝莉视频 in particular, are rich in stories that demonstrate the pivotal role women play in our everyday lives, business, society, education, healthcare and beyond,鈥� said Jomana Alrashid, CEO of SRMG. 鈥淭his year, we celebrate International Women鈥檚 Day across our media platforms, with remarkable women, each in her respective area of expertise, as well as with our female colleagues who are qualified to assume executive roles, and take on managerial and career positions within the group.鈥�
Alrashid added: 鈥淪imultaneously, we pay tribute to distinguished Arab women who play an important role in the public and private history of our countries and communities. We are thrilled and privileged to witness the unwavering commitment and steadfast support of 萝莉视频鈥檚 youthful and visionary leadership to women鈥檚 causes. More than ever, Saudi women have now become an integral part of the growth, prosperity and advancement of our country. We at SRMG are fully prepared to play our part.鈥�
SRMG 鈥� the Middle East鈥檚 premier media and publishing house 鈥� pays special attention to women鈥檚 empowerment. The group has reiterated its commitment to hiring more competent women in the future, entrusting them with media executive roles, as well as managerial and career positions across various departments and functions, with a primary emphasis on Saudi female competencies.
Women鈥檚 issues
Some of the women鈥檚 issues tackled by the various SRMG platforms on Women鈥檚 Day (and beyond) include: The role of government and private institutions in advancing women鈥檚 issues, exceptional female journalists and their journeys to success, women in public, women in business, female entrepreneurs, women-owned and women-run businesses, women in healthcare 鈥� especially those on the frontline fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and other infectious diseases, in addition to women鈥檚 contribution to cultural and creative industries and in the areas of beauty, luxury, fashion and design, among many others.
Asharq Al-Awsat
Prominent female journalists and media practitioners take over Asharq Al-Awsat鈥檚 editorial content and press coverage on March 8. The international Arabic newspaper will feature special interviews, editorials, articles and press coverage revolving around remarkable Arab women, showcasing their compelling and inspiring stories.
Arab News
As it does every year, this year too Arab News is producing dedicated Women鈥檚 Day coverage, including but not limited to, interviews and stories around Saudi and Arab women鈥檚 issues and areas of interest. In addition, Assistant Editor-in-Chief of Arab News Noor Nugali will take the lead and manage the day鈥檚 operations.
Sayidaty and Hia
The two leading women鈥檚 titles in the region tackle women鈥檚 issues all year long. For Women鈥檚 Day, Sayidaty is publishing a wide range of interviews and stories featuring successful and inspiring women. These include: Women behind famous brands, international female creative directors in jewelry and fashion, young Arab and Saudi women in tech, culture, design, fitness, fashion, beauty and lifestyle, and mother and baby stories. There is also an article on cinema in the eyes of eight Arab female directors and filmmakers, in addition to a story on two Saudi couples creating a female soccer team with 120 participants.
Meanwhile, Hia magazine is celebrating Saudi women leaders and renowned female fashion icons and designers around the world. In addition, Hiamag.com will also feature a number of articles and stories related to Women鈥檚 Day, across all its sections, which include: Fashion, beauty, jewelry, health, food, d茅cor, travel, bridal and miscellaneous.
Asharq News
Throughout the day, and in its various programs and daily segments, Asharq News will feature women journalists who go above and beyond in delivering impactful news to audiences across the MENA region. The multiplatform Arabic news service will also conduct interviews with iconic women, celebrating their accomplishments and tackling challenges ahead. A dedicated page for women has also been launched on the website.