Akhbar Al Dhahran was first published on 26 December 1954.[1] Early issues of the paper were printed in Beirut and shipped to Dammam.[2] The paper covered critical news in the country and attempted to raise an awareness among the people.[3] It was known for its coverage of the nationalist articles and news on the corruption and maladministration in Saudi municipalities.[4] Over time the weekly became a platform for nationalist Saudis to discuss the developments in the region.[4]