The National

About Us The National was founded in 2008, setting a new standard for quality journalism in the Middle East. Each day The National reaches an influential, English-speaking audience to deliver the latest in news, business, arts, culture, lifestyle and sports, while leading the region in analytical content and commentary. The National is committed to serving the local UAE community while delivering a strong international perspective. With a bureau in London and correspondents in key cities worldwide, The National has developed a reputation for providing in-depth coverage and a window into the region. The National has been extensively awarded for its design, reporting, photography, and video work, while its indisputable reputation for excellence appeals to business leaders and decision makers. Publishing across all digital platforms – with more than 10 million pageviews per month - The National harnesses the latest multimedia tools while continuing to produce a print edition six days a week. While The National was originally launched as part of Abu Dhabi Media, it was acquired by International Media Investments and relaunched as a private entity in 2017. The National is the destination to understand the Middle East at a time when the region has never been more important. To reach a member of the The National ’s team, email: first initial + last name + @thenational.ae The National’s senior editorial team is made up of: Mina Al-Oraibi, Editor-in-Chief Dan Gledhill, Deputy Editor Laura Koot, Managing Editor Mustafa Alrawi, Assistant Editor-in-Chief Joe Jenkins, Assistant Editor-in-Chief Nick March, Assistant Editor-in-Chief Nic Ridley, Night Editor Alan Griffin, Head of Digital