Saudi Press Agency

Saudi Press Agency
وكالة الأنباء السعودية
SPA
Agency overview
Formed1970; 54 years ago (1970)
JurisdictionGovernment of Saudi Arabia
HeadquartersRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Agency executive
  • Dr. Fahd bin Hassan Al Aqran, President
Parent agencyMinistry of Media
Websitewww.spa.gov.sa

The Saudi Press Agency (SPA; Arabic: وكالة الأنباء السعودية) is the state news agency of Saudi Arabia. It was established in 1970 during the reign of King Faisal bin Abdulaziz, and functions under the country's Ministry of Media.