Al-Watan (Bahrain)
| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Al Watan for Publishing and Distribution Company |
| Editor-in-chief | Yusuf Albinkhalil |
| Founded | 10 December 2005 |
| Political alignment | pro-government |
| Language | Arabic |
| Headquarters | Manama |
| Website | Official website |
Al Watan (الوطن, meaning The Homeland) is an Arabic daily newspaper published in Manama, Bahrain. It is known to have a pro-government stance.
History and profile
Al Watan was launched on 10 December 2005.[1][2] The publisher of the daily is Al Watan for Publishing and Distribution Company.[3] Yusuf Albinkhalil is the editor-in-chief of the daily.[4] Its board of advisers mostly includes Salafis.[5] The paper is based in Manama.[6]
The online edition of the paper was the 46th most visited website for 2010 in the MENA region.[7]
Content and political stance
The daily has supplements in business and sports.[1]
It is a pro-government daily newspaper according to Human Rights Watch.[8] However; the paper describes itself as independent.[3] On the other hand, it is under the effect of Saudi Arabia through Salafi members of the advisory board.[5]
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