List of Top 5 UAE News App offering factual news

Gone are the days of newspapers, aren’t they? Well, while newspapers haven't entirely become a thing of the past, digital media has surely taken over the control of news delivery around the world. Moreover, as the COVID-19 pandemic happened and people were trapped inside their homes due to the unprecedented lockdown, world witnessed a rise in people's reliance on the internet for news and updates from every corner of the Earth.

Speaking of the Middle East in particular, the fast-paced lives in the region leave people with a very little time to catch up with the happenings related to various fields like sports, politics, business, and many more. That's when online news platforms come in the picture, offering you news on the go.

However, the situation gives rise to confusion about choosing the correct news provider for you. In the world full of fake and fact-less news gaining more attention, the task becomes a little hectic while picking just the right news application for you.

You can now put your worries to rest, though, as we have come up today with the top 5 UAE news apps for you. Read on to know the applications worth of your time and space on your phone.

The National

One of the leaders in the region in analytical content and commentary, The National has been serving news worth your time courtesy of quality journalism in the Middle East since 2008. The National sports a bureau in London, along with correspondents in different corners of the world swiftly catching hold of news for its readers.

 

Over time, The National has received awards for reporting, videography, design, photography, etc. Available for both Android and iOS devices, The National is the one-stop destination for not only local news from the Middle East but also worldwide affairs from around the globe.

AlShorts

Short on time, but still want to stay up to date in terms of all the bulletins and affairs? AlShorts is your best bet for grasping as much as possible in as little time as it can be. Offering short news pieces which can be read within 30 seconds, AlShorts is an agile news aggregator with an eye for news and the craft to serve it in the form of a synopsis to its readers.

AlShorts' digests are short, crisp, full-of-facts, and worth every second of yours. The short news app is the one and only of its kind in the region and the perfect match for people leading lives in the fast lane. AlShorts is available on Google Play Store as well as Apple App Store.

WAM

Emirates News Agency, popularly known as WAM, is one of the oldest news providers in the UAE. WAM is serving factual and relevant news to and from the UAE since 1976 when it was set up by the United Arab Emirates.

 

Covering every angle of economic, UAE events, and other aspects, WAM has time and again proved its excellence in the field. WAM has received various recognitions over the years for its news and photo as well as video materials. As for the smartphone application availability, WAM can be downloaded on Android devices.

Gulf News

Gulf News is the most read English newspaper as well as the most visited English news website in UAE and the GCC region. With an array of sections, features, insight, analysis, and news from all around the world, Gulf News makes sure its readers are served the best in a manner like no one else. Gulf News boasts a stellar and seamless website hassle-free reading.

 

 

Additionally, there are also Android and iOS applications tailor-made for your devices. Irrespective of the kind of news you're looking for, be it Politics, Entertainment Business, Sports, or Opinion articles, Gulf News cover it all for you.

Government of Dubai Media Office

Government of Dubai Media Office is the sole and uncomplicated destination for all the government-related news, updates, and other information from Dubai. The agency doesn't only hold the responsibility of conveying news but also manages relationships and coordination between the Government of Dubai and local and international media.

 

Besides, media affairs of UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Deputy Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum are also managed by the Government of Dubai Media Office. Thus, the Government of Dubai Media Office's PDC Network app is a must-have on your device.

Conclusion

Those were the top news providers whom you should be reading to keep yourself all updated with the world and its happenings. Since all of them are available on mobile devices, you don't need those big-screened boxes in front of you anymore. The smartphone in your pocket is all that's required for bringing the world right in your palm in the UAE. What's the wait for then? Go ahead, and read!