Al Ayam
Manama, Capital, BahrainArabicAl Ayam is a leading Arabic-language daily newspaper based in Manama, Bahrain. Established in 1989, it provides comprehensive coverage of local political, economic, and social developments alongside regional and international news. The publication is recognized for its focus on Bahraini affairs and community interests.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN MANAMA
The newspaper market in the capital of Bahrain is defined by a linguistic split, catering to both Arabic-speaking readers and an international expatriate workforce. Leading the English-language press is the Gulf Daily News, the country's oldest English daily founded in 1978, which competes directly with the Daily Tribune. The Arabic-language sector is anchored by Akhbar Al Khaleej, the nation's first Arabic daily established in 1976, alongside Al Ayam, an independent broadsheet launched in 1989. Paperboy lists 10 newspapers in Manama.
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