Al Wasat
Manama, Al Manama, BahrainArabicAl Wasat was a leading independent daily newspaper based in Manama, Bahrain. Established in 2002, it covered local and international politics, economy, culture, and sports. It was widely regarded as the country's only independent newspaper until its suspension and subsequent closure by authorities in 2017.
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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