Sabq
One of Saudi Arabia's most-read digital newspapers.
Sabq at a glance
Sabq is a news & media website and one of the most visited sites in Saudi Arabia, currently ranked #3 in the country. It was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Today Sabq is owned by Sabq Electronic Newspaper. Our estimates put its audience at ≈ 30 million visits per month. The business earns money mainly through advertising, sponsored content. Its closest rivals include okaz.com.sa, alarabiya.net.
Traffic statistics
Traffic history
| Period | Visits | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | ≈ 28.2 million / month | +2% |
| Q2 | ≈ 29.1 million / month | +3% |
| Q3 | ≈ 30 million / month | +3% |
| Q4 | ≈ 31.8 million / month | +6% |
Traffic sources
- Direct37%
- Organic search34%
- Social18%
- News aggregators8%
- Email3%
Audience & demographics
- Men55%
- Women45%
- Age 35-4426%
- Age 45-5423%
- Age 25-3422%
The audience is concentrated in Saudi Arabia, skewing urban and mobile, with usage peaks in the evening hours.
Geographic reach
- Saudi Arabia86%
Home market
- Diaspora and neighbouring markets7%
- Europe3%
- North America2%
- Rest of world2%
SEO profile
- Estimated organic traffic
- ≈ 9 million visits / month
- Branded share of search
- High — brand terms lead the keyword profile
- Indexed pages
- Large — category, listing or article level
- Primary search market
- Saudi Arabia
Top organic keywords
| Keyword | Position | Volume | Traffic share |
|---|---|---|---|
| sabq | 1 | Very high | Dominant |
| breaking news | Top 10 | High | — |
| today's headlines | Top 10 | High | — |
| live coverage | Top 10 | High | — |
Backlink profile
- Referring domains
- Tens of thousands
- Link profile
- News coverage, directories, blogs and partner sites
- Authority
- High within the Saudi Arabia web
Top referral sources
- News and media31%
- Directories and aggregators24%
- Blogs and forums20%
- Partner sites14%
- Other11%
Technology stack
Website technologies
Advertising & analytics technologies
Stack details are inferred from public front-end signals and engineering communications; internal systems may differ.
Mobile app statistics
Available in the local store
Available in the local store
- App share of traffic
- ≈ 79% mobile
- Position in country
- Among the leading news & media apps in Saudi Arabia
Company information
- Website
- sabq.org
- Sector
- News & Media
- Owner
- Sabq Electronic Newspaper
- Owner type
- Private media company
- Founded
- 2007
- Headquarters
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Ownership
- Sabq Electronic Newspaper controls the platform. Ownership details are based on public filings and press reporting.
- Languages
- Arabic
- Top traffic sources
- direct, organic search, social
Financials
- Revenue
- Not publicly disclosed
- Ownership
- Private media company
- Reporting
- Figures based on public filings, press reports and market estimates
Business model & revenue
Sabq operates a news and media publisher focused on Saudi Arabia. One of Saudi Arabia's most-read digital newspapers. Revenue comes mainly from advertising, supported by the other lines listed below.
- Advertising
- Sponsored content
International presence
- Primary market
- Saudi Arabia
- Expansion
- Regional and diaspora audiences beyond the home market
Customer statistics
Website rankings
- Country rank (Saudi Arabia)
- #3 in this index
- Sector rank
- Leading news & media site in Saudi Arabia
Main competitors
Website comparisons
| Website | Monthly visits | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| okaz.com.sa | ≈ 18 million / month | #4 class competitor | — |
| alarabiya.net | ≈ 13.5 million / month | #5 class competitor | — |
What is Sabq?
Sabq (sabq.org) is a news and media publisher serving users in Saudi Arabia. One of Saudi Arabia's most-read digital newspapers. It ranks #3 among the most visited websites in the country in this index, within the news & media category.
Who owns Sabq?
The site is operated by Sabq Electronic Newspaper. The company was established in 2007 and is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Traffic and audience
Traffic estimates place Sabq at roughly 30 million visits per month, about 1 million per day. Around 79% mobile of sessions come from mobile devices, and visitors view about 3.1 pages per visit with an average session of 3 min.
How Sabq makes money
Revenue comes primarily from advertising, alongside sponsored content.
Competitors in Saudi Arabia
Its closest rivals include okaz.com.sa, alarabiya.net.
Data and accuracy
Company facts are drawn from public sources. Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or sector benchmarks, marked with ≈ where modelled, and are reviewed periodically.
Company history & milestones
- 2007
Sabq is founded in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Growth phase
Expands its news & media offering and moves to a mobile-first product.
- Today
Ranks #3 among the most visited websites in Saudi Arabia.
User reviews & ratings
| Source | Score | Reviews | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Play | ≈ 4.3 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| App Store | ≈ 4.5 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| Consumer review platforms | Mixed | — | Service and support are common themes |
App store ratings are solid, while consumer review platforms show the usual friction around support and service quality.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Broad daily news coverage with national reach
- Fast breaking-news publishing
- Free access to most articles
- Strong presence in search and social
Cons
- Heavy advertising load on article pages
- Editorial line criticised by parts of the audience
- Clickbait headlines on high-traffic sections
- Paywall limits on premium content
Key statistics
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Sabq?
Sabq is operated by Sabq Electronic Newspaper. Private media company structure, based on public filings and press reporting.
Where is Sabq headquartered?
Sabq is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
When was Sabq founded?
Sabq was founded in 2007.
What is Sabq's revenue?
Sabq does not publish standalone revenue; income comes from advertising, sponsored content.
Who are Sabq's competitors?
Main competitors in Saudi Arabia include okaz.com.sa, alarabiya.net.
How does Sabq make money?
Mainly advertising, sponsored content.
Is Sabq publicly traded?
No — Sabq is not listed as an independent public company; it is operated by Sabq Electronic Newspaper.
How many visitors does Sabq get?
Third-party estimates place Sabq at roughly 30 million visits per month, mostly from Saudi Arabia, with 79% mobile traffic.
Is Sabq safe?
Sabq is an established news & media site founded in 2007 and ranked #3 in Saudi Arabia; use the official domain sabq.org and HTTPS.
Popular searches
Data sources & confidence
- Company website and public announcementssabq.org
- Third-party traffic estimation providersSimilarweb-class estimates
Visit figures are modelled, not measured
- App store listingsApple App Store, Google Play
- Press and market coverageSaudi Arabia and international business media
- Data confidence
- Medium for company facts, medium-low for traffic and financial estimates. All modelled figures are rounded and marked with ≈.
- Last updated
- September 2026
Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or derived from sector benchmarks, and are reviewed periodically.
Social media profiles & statistics
Official brand account
Announcements and support
Community and campaigns
Company and hiring updates
Brand and product videos