Al Bayan
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| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Owner(s) | Dubai Media Incorporated |
| Publisher | Dubai Media Incorporated |
| Editor-in-chief | Da'en Shahin |
| Managing editors | Ali Shahdoor |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Political alignment | pro-government |
| Language | Arabic |
| Headquarters | Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Circulation | 10,000 (2013) |
| Sister newspapers | Emarat Al Youm, Emirates 24/7 |
| Website | Al Bayan |
Al Bayan (in Arabic البيان The Dispatch in English)[1] is a popular Arabic language newspaper in the United Arab Emirates. The paper is based in Dubai.
History
The paper, which offers loyalist content, was established in 1980 by the government of Dubai.[2][3] Until 2003, it was part of Dubai media department. Since 2009, the newspaper has been part of Dubai Media Incorporated. The chief editor is Da'en Shahin who is also director-general for publishing at Dubai Media Incorporated[4] and its deputy chief editor is Ali Shahdoor. The owner of Al Bayan is Hasher Al Maktoum, a member of the royal family.[5]
In 2002 Al Bayan had a circulation of 69,000 copies.[6] The estimated circulation of the paper in 2003 was 35,000 copies.[1] The Ipsos data in 2009 showed that the paper had a readership of 52.8%.[7] Its circulation 2013 was 10,000 copies.[8]
See also
List of newspapers in the United Arab Emirates
References
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