Saudi Research and Media Group operates as a publishing company in the Middle East and North Africa region. It owns the Asharq Al-Awsat, AlEqtisadiah, Al-Riyadiah, Arab News, and other newspapers. The company also provides media advertising, distribution, and printing services, as well as educational aids. In addition, it organizes conferences and exhibitions; trades in printing supplies and communication equipment; develops software; and engages in the packaging and plastic industries, as well as training and consulting services; and offers Internet provider services. The company was formerly known as Saudi Research and Marketing Group and changed its name to Saudi Research and Media Group in May 2021. Saudi Research and Media Group was founded in 1963 and is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.