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30 Lebanese newspapers in the directory

Historically serving as a central hub for Middle Eastern publishing, the local press is characterized by deep partisan affiliations and long-standing family ownership. Major national dailies include An-Nahar, a prominent Arabic broadsheet founded in 1933, and Al Akhbar, established in 2006 with a distinct left-wing editorial stance. Readers seeking French-language reporting rely on L'Orient-Le Jour, an internationally recognized daily formed through a 1971 merger. The market maintains strong multilingual traditions, offering publications in Arabic, French, and English to serve both domestic readers and the broader diaspora. Paperboy indexes 30 Lebanese newspapers — browse the full directory below.

Compiled by Paperboy editorial · Updated 2026-06-04

ALL NEWSPAPERS(30)

Al Ahed News

Beirut, Beirut

Al Ahed News is a Lebanese news publication established in 1984 as a weekly newspaper. Based in Beirut, it provides comprehensive coverage of local politics, the Lebanese resistance, and regional developments in Palestine and Iran. The site offers reporting in multiple languages, including Arabic, English, French, and Spanish.

Al Akhbar

Beirut, Bayrut

Al Akhbar is a prominent daily Arabic newspaper based in Beirut, Lebanon. Founded in 2006, it is known for its investigative reporting and left-leaning, anti-establishment editorial stance. It plays a significant role in Lebanese political discourse, frequently offering perspectives critical of Western influence and regional status quos.

Al Aman

Beirut, Beirut

Al Aman is a Lebanese news magazine based in Beirut that covers domestic and regional politics, social issues, and religious affairs from an Islamic perspective. Established as a weekly publication, it provides analysis on Lebanese current events, Middle Eastern developments, and cultural topics relevant to its audience.

Al Anwar

Beirut, Bayrut

Al Anwar is a Lebanese daily newspaper based in Beirut. Founded in 1959 by Said Freiha, it was long considered one of the leading independent publications in the Arab world. It provides coverage of Lebanese politics, regional news, economics, and cultural developments within the Middle East.

Al Awassef

Beirut, Beirut

Serving as a long-standing voice within the Lebanese media landscape, this publication focuses on providing comprehensive coverage of political, social, and economic developments across Beirut and the broader region. It maintains a dedicated readership by offering a mix of traditional journalism and digital reporting that addresses the complex concerns of the contemporary Lebanese public.

Al Balad

Beirut, Beirut

Established as a prominent daily newspaper in Beirut, this publication is recognized for its broad coverage of Lebanese socio-political affairs and its distinctive, modern editorial approach. It serves a wide audience across the country, aiming to provide accessible, comprehensive reporting on national events, culture, and regional developments.

Al Hadass

Beirut, Beirut

ArzPress, also known as the Cedar News Agency, is a Lebanese digital news publication based in Beirut. It provides comprehensive coverage of domestic political developments, regional conflicts, and economic issues, focusing on the complex sociopolitical landscape of Lebanon and its role in Middle Eastern affairs.

Al Imarwaiktissad

Beirut, Beirut

Serving as a dedicated source for economic and financial developments in Lebanon and the broader Arab world, this Beirut-based publication provides detailed analysis of market trends, fiscal policy, and commercial updates. It is recognized for its focused editorial commitment to tracking the region's shifting financial landscape, catering primarily to business professionals, investors, and policymakers.

Al Inshaa

Tarabulus, North Lebanon

Founded in 1935 in Tripoli, this long-standing publication serves as a key regional voice dedicated to covering the political, social, and cultural affairs of Northern Lebanon. Its enduring presence makes it a significant historical record of the city's intellectual life and a primary source for local news within the community.

Al Joumhouria

Beirut, Beirut

Established in 1924 and revived in 2011, this influential daily serves as a prominent voice in Lebanese media with a strong emphasis on political analysis and national affairs. It maintains a wide readership among the Lebanese public and the diaspora by providing comprehensive coverage of domestic developments, regional conflicts, and socio-economic issues.

Al Markazia

Beirut, Beirut

Al Markazia is a prominent Lebanese news agency based in Beirut. Established in 1982, it provides comprehensive coverage of local political, economic, and social developments. It is recognized for its independent reporting on Lebanese affairs, regional conflicts, and international events relevant to the Middle East.

Al Rassed

Beirut, Beirut

Serving as a long-standing voice within the Lebanese media landscape, this publication focuses on providing comprehensive coverage of local political, social, and economic developments for an Arabic-speaking audience. It is recognized for maintaining a traditional journalistic approach that addresses the complexities of regional affairs and the specific concerns of the Beirut community.

Al Shiraa

Beirut, Beirut

A prominent Lebanese weekly magazine and news site based in Beirut, Al Shiraa gained international fame for breaking the Iran-Contra story in 1986. It provides investigative reporting, political analysis, and cultural coverage focusing on Lebanon and the broader Arab world, maintaining an influential independent voice.

Al Waie

Beirut, Beirut

Al Waie is an Arabic-language monthly magazine based in Beirut, Lebanon. Established as an ideological and political publication, it covers international affairs, regional news, and Islamic theology from a perspective aligned with Hizb ut-Tahrir. The journal focuses on the concept of the Caliphate and contemporary geopolitical developments.

An Nabaa

Beirut, Beirut

Annabaa Information Network is an Arabic-language digital daily news publication focused on the Middle East, with a particular emphasis on Iraqi affairs. It covers a wide range of topics including politics, economics, culture, and religious thought, often reflecting the perspectives of the Shirazi school of thought.

Annahar

Beirut, Bayrut

Annahar is a prominent Arabic-language daily newspaper based in Beirut, Lebanon. Founded in 1933, it is one of the most influential publications in the Middle East, offering comprehensive coverage of regional politics, economics, and culture while maintaining a reputation for its distinguished editorial contributions and investigative reporting.

An-Nahar

Beirut, Bayrut

An-Nahar is a leading Arabic-language daily newspaper published in Beirut, Lebanon. Founded in 1933, it is one of the most prominent and influential publications in the Arab world, offering comprehensive coverage of regional politics, economic developments, cultural events, and international affairs with a centrist editorial perspective.

Arab Week

Beirut, Beirut

Established in 1965, this long-running Beirut-based publication serves as a key intellectual voice covering the complex political and social landscape of Lebanon and the broader Arab world. It is notable for its commitment to analytical journalism, providing a consistent historical perspective on regional developments for a discerning local and international readership.

Attamaddon

Tarabulus, North Lebanon

Attamaddon is an independent political newspaper based in Tripoli, Lebanon. It provides coverage of local and national news, focusing on political developments, elections, and social issues within the Lebanese context. The publication serves as a platform for regional commentary and analysis of domestic affairs.

Aztag

Beirut, Beirut

Established in 1927, this daily newspaper serves as a primary source of news and political commentary for the Armenian diaspora in Lebanon and across the Middle East. It is widely recognized for its commitment to preserving Armenian language and culture while documenting the community's historical and contemporary political affairs.

Beiruit Times Weekly

Beirut, Beirut

Serving the Lebanese diaspora since 1986, this long-running publication provides comprehensive coverage of political, social, and cultural news from both Lebanon and the broader Arab world. Its role as a vital link for expatriates makes it a significant source for maintaining cultural connections and staying informed on regional developments.

Echo Beiruit

Beirut, Beirut

Echo Beirut is a digital news platform based in Lebanon, providing comprehensive coverage of national politics, social issues, and regional developments in Arabic. The publication focuses on breaking news, investigative reports, and community stories relevant to the Lebanese capital and the wider Middle Eastern political and social landscape.

El Kalima

Zahlah, Beqaa

El Kalima is a regional news publication based in Zahlah, Lebanon. It serves the Beqaa Valley, providing coverage of local politics, community events, and social issues. The publication focuses on reporting news relevant to the Lebanese interior while also touching upon broader national developments in Arabic.

El Nashra

Beirut, Beirut

El Nashra is a leading independent Lebanese digital newspaper and news portal based in Beirut. It provides comprehensive coverage of local and regional politics, economics, and social issues in Arabic. The site is widely recognized for its real-time updates and influential role in the Lebanese media landscape.

El Shark

Beirut, Beirut

Established in 1925, this venerable Beirut-based publication serves as a long-standing voice in Lebanese journalism, offering comprehensive coverage of regional political, social, and economic developments. Its enduring presence in the national media landscape reflects a commitment to traditional Arabic reporting that bridges the gap between historical continuity and contemporary digital accessibility.

Executive

Beirut, Beirut

Executive is a prominent Beirut-based monthly magazine providing in-depth analysis of Middle Eastern business, economics, and public policy. Established in 1999, it is recognized for its independent investigative journalism and comprehensive coverage of financial markets, corporate strategy, and regional socio-economic challenges throughout Lebanon and the wider Arab world.

L'Orient Le Jour

Beirut, Beirut

As the primary French-language daily in Lebanon, this publication serves as a vital platform for the country’s Francophone elite and the international diaspora. It is renowned for its independent editorial stance and its historical role in documenting the political and social evolution of the Levant since its founding in 1971.

Sawtaljabal

Alayh, Mount Lebanon

Sawtaljabal is a Lebanese news portal based in Aley, serving the Mount Lebanon region. Historically linked to the Progressive Socialist Party, it provides digital coverage of local politics, community issues, and national news, maintaining a significant presence in the Lebanese Druze community's media landscape and regional discourse.

Tayyar

Beirut, Beirut

Serving as the official media outlet for the Free Patriotic Movement, this platform provides extensive coverage of Lebanese political affairs through a lens aligned with the views of its founder, Michel Aoun. It functions as a prominent digital hub for supporters to access news, partisan commentary, and official party communiqués concerning national governance and regional developments.

Ya Libnan

Beirut, Beirut

Launched in 2005, this independent digital news outlet provides real-time coverage of Lebanese political, social, and economic developments for a global audience. It is notable for being one of the country's first online-only news platforms, serving as a prominent English-language source for the Lebanese diaspora and international observers interested in regional affairs.