Al-Majalla will reappear in hard copy (print) form from April 1, but with a new style, design and more coverage that will, hopefully, attract the attention of its devoted readers, who have been following and reading its contents since the magazine's launch in 1980 in London, UK.
The magazine also plans to capture the attention of a new generation who are eager to acquire accurate information and read balanced analysis, interviews and opinions of known writers in the Arab world or the world at large.
Commenting on the move, Prince Faisal bin Salman, chairman of Saudi Research and Marketing Group (SRMG), said the digital version of the magazine on the Internet should be appreciated which came in three languages: Arabic, English and Persian.
He said the decision to bring out a print version of the magazine comes in the framework of a number of developmental projects being undertaken by the SRMG.
On his part, Chief Executive Officer of SRMG Dr. Azzam Al-Dakhil said the issuance of a print form does not mean replacement of the digital version, but, rather, they complement each other. He said the decision to transfer the magazine into digital form in 2009 was aimed at following an example initiated by media industry to go into digital form at that time.
He said the issuance of a print version was based on success gained by the digital experience.
Meanwhile, Al-Majalla Editor in Chief Adil Al-Turaifi said the success in relaunching the magazine in its print form could not have happened without the keen support and care shown by Prince Faisal bin Salman.
It is to be recalled that Majalla magazine has recently launched its new Persian language website, the first of its kind within the publications of the Saudi Research and Publishing Company (SRPC).
© Arab News 2012
