The National was founded in 2008, setting a new standard for quality journalism in the Middle East.
The National is committed to delivering quality journalism to both its UAE and international audiences, covering the UAE and the wider Middle East region, in addition to a strong international perspective. With a bureau in London
and correspondents in key cities worldwide, The National has developed a reputation for providing in-depth coverage and a window into the region.
The National is owned by International Media Investments, a privately owned investment company focused on building a portfolio of quality media assets across the globe.
SCALE & QUALITY
The National reaches an influential, English-speaking rapidly growing audience to deliver the latest in news, business, arts, culture, lifestyle and sports, while leading the region in analytical content and commentary

The National is well known for its craft of story-telling and qualitative reach. We help brands engage with the most relevant audiences through high-quality content attuned to reader’s interest and pulse of the market. WE ARE BIG ON LIFESTYLE, where Lifestyle alone has nearly 3M unique users. Our stories have had significant shares from Ministers, scientists, celebrities and influencers locally and all around the world.
‘Paid-Content’ opportunity, whereby the content is built on the brief shared by the client. The brief is editorially reworked by TN editors, where the key elements are accentuated and presented as a compelling News report attuned to reader’s interest. The story is published as ‘Paid-Content’.
For policy reasons, we don’t share the final draft for pre-publication approval.