🇯🇴 Al Bawaba

About Al Bawaba

Al Bawaba was founded in 2000 by Hani Jabsheh and is owned by Al Bawaba Middle East Limited, headquartered in Amman, Jordan, and registered in Cyprus. While the outlet claims to be independently funded, Media Bias/Fact Check notes a lack of transparency regarding its funding and ownership. Initial funding was reportedly provided by THCG, Inc. and TFG Venture Capital, with revenue primarily derived from advertising.

Al Bawaba is rated as questionable and low in credibility due to a lack of transparency regarding its funding and ownership, as well as government censorship that leads to the publication of pro-state propaganda. The outlet publishes heavily censored, right-leaning news that is not always factual, often using emotionally loaded language favorable to Jordan's Royal Family. Jordan's media environment is characterized by restrictive laws, government pressure, and prevalent self-censorship, especially concerning the royal family and security issues, a situation exacerbated by the 2023 Cybercrime Law. The headline sample reflects a focus on regional and international events, frequently adopting a critical stance towards Israel.