Maktoob.com teams up with BBC
June 29, 2006
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Australia
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Denmark
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Maktoob Group
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BBC Worldwide
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Maktoob.com
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The world’s largest online Arab community, Maktoob.com has announced that it has partnered with the world’s largest broadcasting organization, BBC, as part of a newly launched online news service for the Maktoob’s millions of Arab visitors.
Senior officials from Maktoob.com highlighted how this pioneering alliance with a global news giant is in step with the website’s dynamic growth strategy and its commitment to provide the highest quality Arabic content and services to its users. The recent spate of acquisitions and alliances demonstrate how the world’s largest online Arab portal has no intention of slowing down on its drive to increase its regional presence.
"Maktoob.com is pleased to partner with BBC which will help us in enriching our newly launched news section with the latest breaking news. This alliance, which combines the strengths of the BBC’s global network and Maktoob.com’s huge regional presence, will result in a first-rate news service for our readers," said Ahmed Nassef, General Manager of Maktoob.com.
Mohamed Yehia, Editor of BBCArabic.com stated: “The BBC is happy to be associated with Maktoob.com, as this partnership with one of the region’s top web portals will give us added exposure and reach in the Arab world.”
Founded in 2000 as the world’s first Arabic/English e-mail service, Maktoob.com has grown into a network that includes various companies and websites. With over 4 million registered users, Maktoob.com boasts an impressive portfolio of associates and partners.
Recently, the company received the prestigious "Directories & Info Services" award from the Pan Arab Web Award held in Amman, Jordan, for having become an unsurpassed source for cutting edge communication tools and the latest news and information.