Abu Dhabi Media (ADM) is pleased to announce the appointment
of Mohammed Al Otaiba as the Editor-in-Chief of The National, Abu Dhabi's
English language newspaper recognized for setting a new standard for quality
journalism in the Middle East.
Al Otaiba has
a distinguished track record in the diplomatic and media arenas, including 10
years representing the UAE at the United Nations in New York, Beijing and
London, and later as head of Image Nation Abu Dhabi, a division of ADM's
subsidiary Image Nation, charged with developing the local film industry.
Saif Saeed
Ghobash, Acting Chief Executive Officer at Abu Dhabi Media, commented: “We are
pleased to announce the appointment of Mohammed Al Otaiba as Editor-in-Chief of
The National, and are confident that his well-rounded experience in media,
foreign policy and diplomacy will add a valuable global perspective to The
National”
Mohammed's
appointment coincides with a shift in editorial focus and resourcing to
heightened coverage of local news, particularly related to the social and
economic development of Abu Dhabi and the UAE.
In recent
months, the newspaper has enriched its local file with supplements, focus pages
and an enlarged national news section, boosting its reputation as a key English
language newspaper of record reflecting and supporting the country's
development and achievements.
Al Otaiba
commented on his appointment, “I am delighted to join The National newspaper
and to be granted the opportunity to be part of a true success story for
English journalism in the UAE. Writing has been a strong passion of mine for
years and I look forward to being part of such a dynamic team of journalists.“
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