Al-Hayat
Articles
Khartoum Steps Up Military Operations
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| Article by Al-Nour Ahmad Al-Nour |
In an effort to eradicate rebels throughout the country, the Sudanese government has increased military operations in areas where rebels maintain a significant presence. |
(REUTERS/Andreea Campeanu)
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Western Concern
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| Article by Tamer al-Samadi |
As instability both politically and economically grows in Jordan, the US plans to donate millions to the kingdom annually to help pay its general budget. |
(REUTERS/Muhammad Hamed)
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Rafsanjani Gains Support
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| Article by Mohammad Saleh Sodkian |
Former Iranian President Hashemi Rafsanjani has gained the support of clerics in the Shiite cities of Najaf and Qom for his presidential bid, while fundamentalists remain undecided on a single candidate. |
(BEHROUZ MEHRI/AFP/GettyImages)
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Iraq More Divided Than Ever
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Maliki's Sectarian Populism
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| Article by Ali Abd-al-Amir |
As various opposition groups strategize against Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, the latter seems more skilled than ever at mobilizing the Shiite sect on a popular level. |
(REUTERS/Thaier al-Sudani)
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Tunisian Jihadists
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| Article by Noureldine al-Fridi |
Tunisia continues to combat the ever creeping presence of jihadist militants along its borders, and according to a statement by an adviser to President Moncef Marzouki these militants may be getting training in Mali. |
(REUTERS)
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Khartoum Sends Strong Message
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| Article by Al-Nour Ahmad al-Nour |
As Sudanese rebels continue threats to attack Khartoum and overthrow the government, authorities send warning signs that such attempts would cause fruitless bloodshed. |
(REUTERS/Albert Gonzalez Farran/UNAMID/Handout)
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Tunisia: Economists Urge Judiciary To Settle Corruption Cases
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Egypt: Conflict With Brotherhood
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| Article by Khaled Azab |
The conflict between the ruling Muslim Brotherhood and Egypt’s Salafists could play out in the latter’s favor, and cause the Muslim Brotherhood to lose the next elections. |
(REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih)
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Yemen Making Progress,
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| Article by Abdelrahman Bawazir |
The UN envoy to Yemen calls for dialogue to resolve the country’s crisis and warns of extremism. |
(REUTERS/Mohamed al-Sayaghi)
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About
| Published: | London, |
| Language: | Arabic |
| Established: | 1946 |
| Published: | Daily |
| Website: | www.daralhayat.com |
Al-Hayat, which means “Life”, is a leading pan-Arab daily newspapers. It is based in the UK, printed in London, Beirut, New York, and Riyadh, and is popular among Arab diaspora communities. Al-Hayat has a number of regional offices across the Middle East. Its main competitor is the other big pan-Arab newspaper published in London, Al-Sharq Al-Awsat.
Al-Hayat’s motto is a line taken from Egyptian poet Ahmed Shawki: “Life is belief and jihad”, meaning that expressing one’s opinions is as noble as spiritual struggle. The newspaper was founded in Beirut in 1946 but was forced to shut down in 1976, one year after the onset of the Lebanese civil war. It was refounded in 1988 and bought by the Saudi prince Khalid bin Sultan in 1990.
The newspaper is still widely read in Lebanon and many of its journalists and editors are Lebanese. Editorials are left-wing or liberal, and the paper often reflects an Arab nationalist view. The Saudi ownership means that the paper refrains from criticizing the Kingdom. In 2007, after a number of columns critical of the Saudi government, the paper's distribution was halted for several days.
Al-Hayat is known for its influential and qualitative cultural section, and for providing a space for opinions ranging from religious and conservative voices to ultra-liberal and progressive writers. The late Edward Said was a frequent contributor.
