Popularity
Okaz was most popular newspaper in Hijaz at the beginning of the 1990's. In the mid-1980s, Okaz was often perceived as a newspaper in decline because of failure to invest. However, it invested in printing facilities and its circulation expanded. In 2009, Okaz is regarded as the most popular paper in the Hijaz and third most popular in Riyadh. Furthermore, Okaz is said to be one of only two major Saudi print media that do not have an al-Saud among its share-holders. Based on the results of a media survey conducted by research company Ipsos Stat, Okaz is first in readership ratings, beating many other newspapers published in the country. Dubai Press Club states that Okaz is mostly preferred by Saudi nationals and younger people.
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