Official Media

The National - Abu Dhabi Media Company's first English-language newspaper was born out of a vision that recognizes the key role that a free, professional and enlightened press plays in the national development process.

Headed by Martin Newland as Editor-in-Chief, The National was launched in April 2008 as an 80-page broadsheet to provide quality, must have reading put together by a staff of over 200 reporters and correspondents in Abu Dhabi and across the world.

In Newland's words, "Content is designed to reflect our readers’ concerns in relation to the national character of the UAE, in the context of an interconnected world."

In November 2008, The National on Saturday was launched making the newspaper a daily within just seven months of its launch.

The national on Saturday includes five specialized sections on cars, sports, travel, tourism, living and personal finance, as well as social entertainment variety magazine called "M". In 2009, The National launched a TV program Inside The National.

In June 2009, Hassan Fattah was promoted from Deputy Editor to Editor-in-Chief of The National , while Martin Newland took on the role of Editorial Director 

Al Ittihad, meaning united, was launched in October 1969 at a time when His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan was working hard with the rulers of the neighboring Emirates to form the United Arab Emirates.

The name Al Ittihad was particularly apt and was a reflection of the positive social and political developments which were to result in the creation of the country.

Initially a free 12-page weekly paper, the newspaper went daily in April 1972, just months after the United Arab Emirates was created.Following the conversion to a daily, Al Ittihad introduced sports and lifestyle supplements and became the first UAE newspaper to be made available online in 1996.

Today Al Ittihad owns one of the most modern printing presses in the region, employs over 100 full time journalists and has a network of correspondents across the world as well as offices in major cities in the region. It is a respected leading daily in the UAE. 

Radio 1 is “The Number 1 Hit Music station” (104.1/100.5 FM) plays the best quality hit music, with a variety of music styles.. are you energetic, outgoing and upbeat and love to hear the latest hits in the charts?? Radio 1 is for you! On your way to college or work, or whilst getting ready for a night out, Radio 1 is guaranteed to make you laugh, and rock to the beat of the best hip-hop, R&B, Dance and Soul music.

Tune in the morning for the Breakfast show with Danny C, then The Sheena Show.. she’ll give you the low-down in latest lifestyle and entertainment news, throughout the day for Music on Demand, on your way back home after college or work with Selena on Early Drive. Schooly entertains those heading home or heading out after 7pm and if you are more of a world music person, tune in to Fusion with Humaid who will play you the best local and international hits, followed by the latest Dance Anthems with Greg Stainer. 

It says it all. Whether it's from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s or now; Radio 2 is committed to playing great music that evokes fantastic memories for each one of you!

The Classic Breakfast with Duckworth and Daisy offers entertainment and competitions. Then guess what year with the Time Machine, an hour of hits from one year.

Lifestyle with Accalia is a great mix of information and fun on life in the UAE. Relax in the afternoon with Fadi. Classic Drive with Diggers and Dave Cleary with his quirky sense of humour will give you all the news and updates you need to get you home and chill out with Suzi and her wise words during Smooth Love from 10pm. Regular news updates, traffic, weather and sport as well as classic hits makes Radio 2 the perfect choice.

Gulf News Broadcasting (GNB) presents the only English Radio stations broadcasting clear across the Emirates. With two stations, Radio 1 and Radio 2, GNB offers something for everyone!