# Arab News

> Arab News Newspaper number one english news on KSA

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.knowledgeview.tablet.arabnews](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.knowledgeview.tablet.arabnews)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.knowledgeview.tablet.arabnews`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Saudi Research and Media Group
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 121,075
- **Rating:** 3.63 / 5 (442 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-01
- **First published:** 2012-06-14
- **Publisher country:** SA
- **Size:** 132 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.knowledgeview.tablet.arabnews)
- **Website:** [http://www.arabnews.com/](http://www.arabnews.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.arabnews.com/node/1290371/privacy-policy](https://www.arabnews.com/node/1290371/privacy-policy)

## Description

Arab News is the premier English newspaper in Saudi Arabia, offering users a seamless experience to access daily editions directly through this Chrome extension. Designed with an innovative and intuitive interface, it provides high-resolution previews of the newspaper’s pages, making reading both engaging and accessible. Stay informed with breaking news stories, explore the video gallery featuring latest reports, and browse the main view showcasing fresh articles from Arab News' newsroom.

Users can enhance their news reading by sharing articles effortlessly via Facebook, Twitter, and Email. Additionally, the News Basket feature allows saving favorite articles for convenient later retrieval, ensuring you never miss out on important updates. This extension is your ultimate gateway to top-quality English news from Saudi Arabia.

## Rankings

- #202,961 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.huawei.pushagent.permission.PUSH_SERVICE`
- `com.huawei.pushagent.permission.RICHMEDIA_PROVIDER`
- `com.huawei.pushservice.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.knowledgeview.tablet.arabnews.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise Arab News app for its smooth UI, ad-free experience, and reliable news coverage. However, major issues include frequent crashes, outdated content, and bias concerns. Recent updates have degraded app performance and readability, frustrating users. Despite these drawbacks, the app remains a valued source of news for many, especially long-term readers transitioning from print to digital.

### Pros

- User interface is smooth and considered one of the best news app interfaces.
- The app contains no advertisements, providing an uninterrupted reading experience.
- Provides accurate and balanced news without fake news.
- Allows access to news 24/7 from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.
- Digital version appreciated by longtime readers transitioning from print.

### Cons

- App frequently crashes and becomes unusable.
- News content does not update timely; articles remain old.
- Presence of biased reporting, especially concerning sensitive topics like the Gaza conflict.
- Recent updates caused functionality issues, including app not working post-update.
- PDF version of articles is unreadable compared to older versions.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.knowledgeview.tablet.arabnews)