Al Arabiya News Launches a New App for BlackBerry 10 Smartphones

Al Arabiya News Launches a New App for BlackBerry 10 Smartphones

DUBAI, UAE, September 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --



Starting today, BlackBerry(R) 10 smartphones users around the world can access the
latest news and thoughtful analysis on Middle Eastern affairs through a whole new and
dedicated Al Arabiya News app which is available through BlackBerry(R) World(TM)
storefront.



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Al Arabiya News is the English language platform of Al Arabiya News Channel, the
region's leading 24 hour news channel based in Dubai.



The Al Arabiya News app works perfectly on the new BlackBerry(R) Passport, a new
device purpose-built for productivity with a boundary breaking design that challenges the
status quo. The new app will make the most of the unique features of the BlackBerry
Passport, such as the large square touch screen which enables enhanced viewing of articles
and videos.



"The new app will offer the most optimal content viewing experience and ensure our
content becomes even more accessible and available for influential decision makers who
need to conveniently access their news and analysis while on the go," said Faisal J.
Abbas, Editor-in-Chief of Al Arabiya News.



"The new app, which is available through BlackBerry World, is an extension of our
existing English website and users of the app will be able to benefit from all of our
existing features and sections, such as our 'View More' video-on-demand service which
enables users around the world to access Al Arabiya News Channel bulletins and flagship
programs with full English subtitles and transcripts," added Abbas.



"It's great to welcome the Al Arabiya News App in BlackBerry World," says Mike
Al-Mefleh, Senior Director, Product Management and Services at BlackBerry. The apps make
the most of the unique features of our newly launched BlackBerry Passport such as the
large square touch screen and the new QWERTY touch-enabled keyboard."



The BlackBerry Passport was launched earlier today at simultaneous events held at
Dubai's Armani Hotel as well as in Toronto and London.



Al Arabiya News can be accessed by visiting http://www.alarabiya.net/English and
is available on BlackBerry World storefront.



About Alarabiya News



Alarabiya News is the online English platform of Al Arabiya news channel, one of the
most popular, interactive news portals in the Arab world, offering latest news, views and
in-depth features. With its commitment to user generated content. Alarabiya News allows
its users to interact freely with news, whilst its View More video-on-demand service
enables users to access Al Arabiya News Channel bulletins and flagship programs with full
English subtitles and transcripts. For more information visit:
http://www.alarabiya.net/english






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CONTACT: For further information, please contact: Ruba Al Ayed, MBC Group, Group PR Manager, Mobile: +971-56-6038358, Email: ruba.alayed@mbc.net, Website: http://www.mbc.net


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