‘Al Mal’, UAE’s first Arabic weekly financial newspaper, launched in Abu Dhabi
48-page tabloid newspaper to provide key stock market insights and offer in-depth coverage of major financial developments in the UAE and the Gulf region
The National Publisher, an Abu Dhabi-based publishing company launched ‘Al Mal’, the UAE’s first Arabic language weekly financial newspaper, at a gala event held at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi on the 23rd of June. The launch ceremony was attended by over 400 guests, including several government officials and dignitaries. Group Plus, a leading media group in the Middle East, is the exclusive media representative of ‘Al Mal’.
Published in Abu Dhabi, ‘Al Mal’ will shed light on all major business and financial developments in the Gulf region, with particular emphasis on the UAE. The 48-page tabloid newspaper will cover significant local and regional financial market movements from a strategic perspective, and provide an analytical insight into market news and events.
H.E. Ahmed Mohammed Al Roumathi, Chairman of Pearl Capital – Partner Founder of the National Publisher said “‘Al Mal’ is a comprehensive weekly newspaper that will set new standards in regional financial reportage, covering at length news and events in the financial, business, investment, real estate and energy sectors and providing stock market updates and investment tips. The newspaper will carry well-informed editorials and interviews with the movers and shakers of the financial world, besides featuring columns by eminent financial experts.”
Georges Chehwane, CEO of Group Plus, said, “With the UAE emerging as the commercial and financial hub of the Gulf, there is a growing demand among the country’s business community for in-depth market news and analysis that transcends daily newspaper reportage. As the UAE’s first Arabic weekly financial newspaper, Al Mal will seek to cater to the information needs of this reader segment and provide the country’s development stakeholders with a comprehensive perspective on trends and developments in the financial market. We are proud to be the exclusive media representatives for this sterling publication.”
Reda Hammad, Chief Editor of ‘Al Mal’, said, “Al Mal will extensively cover all major financial news and events, both in the UAE and the GCC, and offer well-researched articles that will enable business leaders and investors to stay abreast of latest market trends and make informed decisions. The paper will also feature columns by eminent financial experts.”
Al Mal’s target audience includes businessmen and women, CEOs, Chairmen, Managing Directors, CFOs, financial professionals, stakeholders and investors. The newspaper, which targets an initial circulation of 85,000 copies, has plans to expand in time to other GCC markets.
Group Plus is one of the largest media groups in the Middle East, employing over 400 people in 9 offices across the region. Group Plus is also the exclusive media representative for publications - Campus Journal and The Buzz.
