About Nakhla Press
Nakhla Press — A Modern Gazette for the UAE — is an independent regional news site covering the United Arab Emirates in English. Founded in 2026, we combine the clarity and public-minded purpose of a traditional gazette with the speed, tools, and storytelling formats of contemporary journalism. Our newsroom publishes reporting, analysis, and local features aimed at people who live, work, and care about this country and its communities.
Our mission
Our mission is simple: to report the facts, explain why they matter, and help readers make better decisions about the issues that shape life in the UAE. We strive to surface stories that are underreported, to hold institutions and public figures accountable, and to create context around economic, cultural, and civic developments. That mission guides what we cover and how we cover it.
What we cover
Nakhla Press focuses on the beats most relevant to everyday life across the Emirates: - Politics and public policy: laws, regulation, municipal governance, and elections where relevant. - Business and economy: markets, trade, startups, and employment trends affecting residents and businesses. - Urban life and infrastructure: transport, housing, utilities, and the planning choices that shape neighborhoods. - Culture and society: arts, community life, migration, education, and stories that connect different communities. - Technology and innovation: digital transformation, energy transition, and the tech ecosystem in the Gulf. - Environment and public health: resilience, sustainability, air and water quality, and public-health developments. - Features and investigations: longer reporting, explainers, and data-driven projects that dig beneath headlines.
We report from across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah — following the issues that link emirates as well as those that are local and specific.
How we work
We follow established journalistic practices: verification, multiple sourcing where possible, and clear distinction between news reporting and opinion. Our reporters and editors pursue stories on deadline and in ongoing investigations, and we use data, public records, and on-the-ground reporting to support our coverage. We publish in English to serve a broad audience that includes citizens, residents, expatriates, and international readers with interests in the UAE.
Editorial decisions are made by the newsroom. We are committed to transparent handling of conflicts of interest, and we disclose material relationships that could affect coverage.
Editorial independence and standards
Nakhla Press operates independently of advertisers and external political actors when it comes to editorial decision-making. Our independence is a condition of rigorous coverage: reporting should be guided by public interest, not commercial pressure. We maintain a clear separation between advertising, sponsored content, and news pages — readers should be able to tell reporting from promotion.
Our standards include: - Verifying key facts before publication. - Attributing information to named sources whenever safe and practicable. - Offering subjects of reporting a chance to respond when allegations or critical claims are made. - Distinguishing news, analysis, and opinion clearly for readers.
A fuller description of our editorial standards and sourcing practices is available on our policies pages.
Corrections, accountability, and reader input
Mistakes happen; how we respond matters. When we publish an error we correct it promptly and transparently, explaining the change and why it was necessary. We encourage readers to point out errors, suggest story ideas, and offer local knowledge. Public feedback helps improve reporting, and we treat corrections and tips as part of an ongoing conversation.
Our format and presence
Built on a gazette-style editorial approach, Nakhla Press mixes short news updates, longer features, and visual storytelling. We publish written articles, photo essays, interactive explainers, and data visualizations when they clarify complex subjects. Our site, nakhlapress.com, is designed to be readable on desktop and mobile so readers can follow news from anywhere in the Emirates.
Join the conversation
We aim to be a civic resource as much as a news outlet. Readers influence what we cover — through tips, thoughtful critique, and by taking part in public discussion. If you value clear reporting about the UAE from a local perspective, follow our work, share responsibly, and engage with stories that matter to your neighborhood, workplace, or community.
Nakhla Press was founded in 2026 to bring rigorous, community-centered reporting to the United Arab Emirates. We publish in English and hold to the traditions of a gazette while embracing the storytelling forms of modern journalism. Visit nakhlapress.com to read our latest reporting, and thank you for joining us in sustaining informed public life.