🇯🇴 Al Bawaba
Jordan · EN · https://www.albawaba.com
About Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba was launched in 2000 and is owned by Al Bawaba Middle East Limited, headquartered in Amman, Jordan. The website does not disclose its ownership or financing information, though Hani Jabsheh is identified as the CEO and founder. Initial funding was provided by THCG, Inc. and TFG Venture Capital, with revenue primarily derived from advertising.
Media Bias/Fact Check rates Al Bawaba as 'Questionable' and its factual reporting as 'Mixed' due to a lack of transparency regarding funding and ownership, as well as government censorship that results in the publication of pro-state propaganda. The outlet is noted for using emotionally loaded language favorable to Jordan's Royal Family in its national news coverage. The broader media environment in Jordan is characterized by restrictive laws and government pressure, with self-censorship being common, particularly concerning the royal family and security issues. Jordan ranked 132nd out of 180 countries in the 2024 Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders, indicating limited press independence. The 2023 Cybercrime Law has further stifled online freedom of expression, leading to prosecution and harassment of journalists and activists.
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