Alwatan

"Alwatan" is a political daily newspaper appearing every day of the week without interruption and with individual ownership. The concessionaire, general manager and chief editor is Mr. Mohammad bin Suleiman bin Mohammed Al-Taie. The first edition of Alwatan was issued in January 28, 1971, thus signifying the birth of the Omani press under the emble... m "Voice of Oman in the Arab world". Alwatan is the only newspaper that has been coeval with the blessed Renaissance march under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said. Over its long course, "Alwatan" had been printed in more than one Arab capital at the very beginnings of the blessed renaissance. In the 1970s, it was printed in Beirut, and when the Lebanese civil war broke out, it moved to Cairo and then to Kuwait, and finally, the Sultanate. Then, Alwatan set up its own press in 1988. "Alwatan" could satisfy the wishes of Omani citizens everywhere by offering honest and faithful journalistic service to the extent that it has became the voice of the Omani street. It hasn't come all of a sudden as Alwatan found positive responses and acceptance from its readers reflected in the steady growth in distribution rates towards the advanced level it has reached today. "Alwatan" created its own personality by addressing the audience. On the other hand, Omanis have found in it their long desired goal, giving it all interest. Still, "Alwatan" is one of the leading newspapers in sponsoring the artistic and sports movement in Oman by allocating large spaces for such activities in the Sultanate. It is now the sole historic reference on this growing momentum. Many academics based their master and doctorate theses on "Alwatan" issues over its long history. In addition, Alwatan provides advertising and social services for the public. "Alwatan" has established one of the latest buildings, not only in the Sultanate but in the entire Middle East region, specifically designated to be its premises, that has all the potentials to develop and evolve over the years. The ...Read More