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🇦🇪 Gulf Today

United Arab Emirates · EN · https://www.gulftoday.ae

About Gulf Today

Major Daily Government-alignedRead with context

Gulf Today was launched in 1996 by brothers Taryam Omran Taryam and Abdullah Omran Taryam, and is owned by Dar Al Khaleej for Press, Printing and Publishing. The outlet operates within the United Arab Emirates' tightly controlled media landscape, which is subject to significant state influence and censorship.

Perspectify labels Gulf Today as 'Pro-Government'. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) ranks the UAE very low in press freedom, citing strict censorship, suppression of dissenting voices, and widespread self-censorship among journalists. Freedom House also notes that UAE media outlets are either owned or heavily influenced by authorities and avoid criticism of the government or ruling families. The headline sample primarily features sports, entertainment, and general news, consistent with outlets operating in a constrained media environment that typically avoids sensitive political topics.

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