Gulf Times

The Gulf Times newspaper has been founded in 1978 as the first publication of the Gulf Publishing and Printing Company in the capital city of Qatar, Doha. It is one of three English language newspapers in the country. It is published by Abdullah bin Hamad al-Attiyah, the former deputy prime minister and the former head of the Emir's court. The current chairman of Gulf Times is Abdullah bin Khalifa al-Attiya, while the editor-in-chief is Faisal Abdulhameed al-Mudahka making the editor in charge K T Chacko.

History

The publisher, Gulf Publishing and Printing Company, was named by its founding members in an assembly which took place on 19 January 1978, during which the name Gulf Times was also chosen for the company's English-language newspaper. On 22 February 1981, the newspaper transitioned to daily publication. On 1 January 1993, the publisher—encompassing both Gulf Times and Al Raya—moved from its temporary headquarters in Gulf Street southeast to its permanent headquarters in the Al Hilal Area. == Ownership and editorial stance ==

Ownership and editorial stance

Through its publisher, Gulf Publishing and Printing Company, Gulf Times is owned by Abdullah bin Hamad al-Attiyah, formerly the deputy Prime Minister of Qatar, as well as head of the emir's official royal court. Al Raya is Gulf Times' English-language sister newspaper. Gulf Times is considered pro-government. It favours official perspectives and aligns itself with government policy, and sources confirm that "stories perceived as inconsistent with the government’s preferences are systematically discarded". == Reception and content ==

Reception and content

The paper is among the three leading English-language newspapers in Qatar, along with The Peninsula and Qatar Tribune. Currently, the paper's sections are as follows: editorial, analysis, news, economy, sports, library and archives, technical and local reporters. ==References==

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