"The role of The National is to reflect society, help that society evolve and, perhaps most importantly, promote the bedrock traditions and virtues that must be preserved even in times of change.”

Martin Newland, Editor-in-Chief

 

The National, a new English newspaper launched by the Abu Dhabi Media Company, will play that role - and help reinforce Abu Dhabi's status as a global economic centre, as well as a political, cultural and social leader of the Arab world.

 

The newspaper will open a new segment in the UAE’s rapidly growing media market for a high-quality, must-read broadsheet. Its reporters and editors, drawn from acclaimed newspapers such as The Daily Telegraph, The Times, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, will ensure the paper delivers a comprehensive and compelling account of the national story.

 

Abu Dhabi Media Company's impressive print portfolio also includes Al Ittihad newspaper, Majed magazine, Super magazine and Zahrat Al Khaleej magazine. The company also owns and operates three satellite television channels - Abu Dhabi TV, Abu Dhabi Sports Channel and Al Emarat Channel - as well as four radio channels - Abu Dhabi Radio, Emirates FM, Sawt Al Musiqa and The Holy Koran Radio.