Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
Back to profile2 entries
2013
Reported newsroom crisis and staff departures
The New Republic described leadership changes, budget cuts, internal conflict and staff defections, linking these developments to disputes over the newspaper's direction and allegations of pervasive self-censorship.
2012
Allegations of censorship and government-aligned coverage
Former foreign desk editor Tom O'Hara publicly alleged that a detailed censorship process influenced story selection and language, including coverage of politically sensitive regional and social issues. The allegations became part of wider debate about the limits of journalism in the UAE.