Dubai and UAE has multiple newspapers published that are being served to the people. In recent times, a few of the newspapers have run out of business, while others have popped up to take their place. Let’s examine the list of newspapers.
Gulf News
Gulf News is UAE’s leading print and web newspaper.Gulf News was launched in 1978 as a Tabloid and was later acquired by Al Nisr Publisjing in 1985. Initially published as a free newspaper, it was charged at Dh1 for retail purchase starting 1986.
| Established In | 1978 | Owners | Al Nisr Publishing |
| Daily Circulation | 85,000 | Annual Subscription | Dh 500 / year |
| Contact Number | 600 587234 / 04344 7100 | Website | gulfnews.com |
| Head Office | Gulf News, Near Safa Park, SZR, Dubai, UAE | Subscriptions | store.gulfnews.com |
Khaleej Times
The first English daily newspaper in the UAE, Khaleej Times has come a long way since it was launched on April 16, 1978. Being published in Dubai, this English daily has evolved with the times and stands out in its news coverage. KT is more popular in the Asian expat community and continues to be the longest running English daily of the UAE.
| Established In | 1978 | Owners | Galadari Brothers |
| Daily Circulation | 70,000 | Annual Subscription | Dh 420 / year |
| Contact Number | 971-4-3383535/ 971-2-6337666 | Website | khaleejtimes.com |
| Head Office | Khaleej Times, Al Quoz, Dubai, UAE | Subscriptions | subscribe.khaleejtimes.ae |
The National
It is Abu Dhabi Media’s first English-language publication. Known for setting a new standard in quality journalism, The National has quickly earned international recognition for its in-depth editorial coverage and balanced reporting. Also, it has been awarded extensively for its design, photography and video work. No doubt, it appeals to business leaders and decision makers.
| Established In | 2008 | Owners | International Media Investments |
| Daily Circulation | 65,000 | Annual Subscription | Dh 500 / year |
| Contact No. | 02-304-3600 / 02 414 5000 | Website | thenational.ae |
| Head Office | The National, PO Box 769555, Abu Dhabi, UAE | Subscriptions | thenational.ae/subscribe |
The Filipino Times
UAE’s largest Filipino newspaper! As the name relates, it’s the biggest digital platform for Filipinos in the emirate providing all important and interesting news, entertainment, and business coverage from the Philippines, the UAE and across the Gulf region.
| Established In | Owners | Karen Remo | |
| Daily Circulation | 60,000 | Annual Subscription | |
| Contact Number | 971-2-4012835 / 971-4-2367033 | Website | filipinotimes.net |
| Head Office | 809 & 904 Grosvenor Business Tower, Barsha Heights Dubai UAE | Subscriptions | filipinotimes.net.subscribe |
Arabian Business
The popular business magazine of the emirate! Arabian Business is focused on the Middle East and is published weekly in both English and Arabic languages. As the name relates, it covers all diverse business news. For instance, manufacturing, construction, banking, trading and technology.
| Established In | 2001 | Owners | ITP Publishing Group |
| Daily Circulation | 23,016 (in 2011) | Annual Subscription | |
| Contact Number | 971 4 444 3000 | Website | arabianbusiness.com |
| Head Office | ITP Building, Media City Dubai, UAE | Subscriptions | arabianbusiness.subscribe |
UAE Newspapers shut down in recent times
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Print as well as Online editions shut down in 2016 citing challenging business environment.
XPRESS
Shut down in 2011 and absorbed into Gulf News.
Emirates Business 24/7
Newspaper shutdown in 2010 and became an online only publication.
Respected Sir,
With profound grief, sadness, sorrow and tears I would like to express and share my feelings.
I humbly request you to please, publish this article so that any kind hearted, loving person, well-wishers to kindly show mercy, kindness to help us.
I lost my job due to lay off and I am without a job for more than 6 months and even though having more than 10 years of experience in UAE – I have being trying hard to get a job and could not get one.
My wife had a small and temporary job in Sharjah and it was for a short period and we used to survive with her salary since and now for the last 2 months she lost her job due to management change. We are Just without money. We are facing financial difficulty.
I stay with my family here in Sharjah and I have one daughter studying in Sharjah Indian School now she is in Grade 6 (her marks and results of Grade 5 are being withheld due to non-payment of fees) – we cannot take the TC nor take up online classes since we have not paid the fees. And now we have got a message from the Principal saying that online classes has started. With no money in hand I am unable to pay the fees.
My daughter is very sad, depressed and crying since she cannot attend the online classes like other students. She is a bright student having A+ and A in all subjects.
We are in a very deep sorrow, depressed, helpless and in a very bad situation with no money we humbly and please request any kind hearted, any well-wishers to kindly help us since we don’t have money to live please, kindly help us to pay my daughters fees so that she doesn’t not lose her year.
With tears in my eyes. I really, plead, before you all and with a humble requesting you to publish this article.
Please help us on a humanitarian grounds. We are in a very bad and mental state of mind.
With tears in my eyes. Please, please help us on a humanitarian grounds.
Yours Sincerely
Suresh
0508273612
sureshjanardhan@yahoo.com