The National News Employee Directory
Newspaper PublishingAbū Z̧aby, United Arab Emirates201-500 Employees
The National operates as a newspaper publisher based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, delivering regional reporting to an international audience. Founded in 2008, it has established bureaus in London, Washington DC, Beirut and Cairo, with correspondents across the Middle East and North Africa, while distributing content across digital channels and continuing a UAE print edition on weekdays. The company is owned by IMI, a privately owned media group headquartered in the UAE, and has earned awards for design, reporting, photography, and video. Its audience includes business leaders and decision makers who rely on its in-depth reporting, investigations, and expert analysis for informed perspectives. In September 2023, The National launched a Taste Test series that highlights new restaurants and chef recommendations for readers.