Al Fajr
Daily newspaper published in Abu Dhabi
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Al Fajr (Arabic: الفجر, romanized: The Dawn) is an independent daily newspaper published in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Founded in 1974 the daily is one of the oldest publications in the country.
| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Founder | Obaid Humaid Al Mazrooei |
| Publisher | Dar Al Fajr Printing, Publishing and Advertising |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Language | Arabic |
| Headquarters | Abu Dhabi |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Website | Al Fajr website |
History and profile
Al Fajr was launched by Obaid Humaid Al Mazrooei in 1974.[1] Mazrooei was also the first editor of the daily.[2] The publisher of the paper is Dar Al Fajr Printing, Publishing and Advertising which was founded in 1975.[3] The headquarters of the paper is in Abu Dhabi.[4]
The daily, an independent publication, provides local, national and international news.[5][6] In addition, the paper provides supplements for arts and women.[6]
The newspaper is considered loyalist and pro-government.[7] As of 2013 Sherif Al Bassel was the editor-in-chief of the daily.[8]
The daily is a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulations for its circulation records.[6] The reported circulation of Al Fajr in 1994 was 4,284 copies.[6] Its estimated circulation in 2003 was 28,000 copies.[9]