SRMG

Media Conglomerate Saudi Research and Marketing Group Acquires Stake in Argaam Financial News Service

Dr Ghassan Al-Shibil is the chairman of Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation.
“The acquisition of one of the most important economic websites in Saudi Arabia and the Arab world is a continuation of the group’s strategy to expand its specialized content portfolios in the world of finance, business, market economics and different media platforms,” said Dr. Ghassan Al-Shibl.

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