[2] In 1973 its frequency was switched to bimonthly due to high costs of printing.
[3] Al Arab was similar to the American magazine National Geographic in terms of its coverage.
[4] The topics included the study of Arabic language, history, and geography of the Arabian Peninsula.
[2][4] It frequently featured articles on the Arab tribes and the problems of tribal heritage.
[5] Al Jassir also published articles in the magazine in relation to the noble families of central Arabia.