Q&A for Webmaster/Media Monitoring Service
ID: PR12148087QAType: Special Notice
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STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OF EMBASSY RIYADHWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

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    Special Notice: STATE, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking a Webmaster/Media Monitoring Service for the U.S. Mission to Yemen/Yemen Affairs Unit Public Affairs Section Embassy of the United States of America in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The service involves monitoring specific broadcasts from Yemen TV, Al-Masirah TV, Belqees TV, Almahriah TV, and Suhail TV for daily media monitoring reports. The priority channels are Yemen TV, Al-Masirah TV, and Belqees TV, with Al-Mahriah TV and Suhail TV included if they offer special stories or if the contractor is specifically advised of special events. The contractor will be responsible for monitoring specific shows and news updates from these channels, as well as providing tailored reports to align with the Embassy's objectives. The service aims to contribute to the Embassy's media monitoring efforts and enhance the understanding of the local media landscape in Yemen.

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    Riyadhcontracting@state.gov
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