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- Overall, we rate Emirates 24/7 right-leaning and Questionable based on promoting pro-state propaganda. We also rate them Mixed for factual reporting due to censorship of information that is negative toward the ruling family.
Detailed Report
Reasoning: Pro-State Propaganda, Censorship
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: United Arab Emirates
Press Freedom Rating: LIMITED FREEDOM
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: LOW CREDIBILITY
History
Launched in 2007, replacing Emirates Today, Emirates 24/7 is an online news website based in Dubai/UAE. Emirates 24/7 provides news with a “focus on Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Gulf-Khaleej.” Sections include News, Law & Order, Business, Sports, Entertainment, Lifestyle, and Property rentals. Emirates 24/7 is published by Dubai Media Inc., formerly known as the Dubai Department of Media. Currently, Khadeeja Al Marzooqi is the Editor-in-Chief.
Read our detailed profile on UAE’s government and media.
Funded by / Ownership
Emirates 24/7 is owned by the Dubai Government through its arm Dubai Media Inc. Revenue is derived through advertising.
Analysis / Bias
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and ruler of the Emirate of Dubai.
In review, Dubai Media Inc states its mission as to “Provide diverse media services to enhance the image of Dubai & UAE”
Emirates 24/7 publishes articles with headlines such as “Mohammed bin Rashid launches New Media Academy” and “Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Tolerance Award recognises global champions of tolerance” that mostly focus on positive coverage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and lacking in any criticism of him.
Emirates 24/7 reports selectively when the issue doesn’t resonate with the ruler, such as news related to his daughter and his wife. When it comes to sourcing, Emirates 24/7 often sources through quotes and utilizes the Emirates News Agency (WAM), which is the official news agency of the United Arab Emirates.
When covering world news pertaining to the USA, they cover the former Trump administration with a positive tone, “Donald Trump becomes grandfather for 10th time” and “Dubai Ruler receives Ivanka Trump at GWFD 2020”, whereas their coverage of former Democratic President Barack Obama was often negative in tone “Americans lose faith in Obama.” This story is a slide show that highlights the high unemployment rate under Obama. In general, the news is reported factually; however, due to censorship, there is never negative coverage of the ruling family resulting in pro-state propaganda.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Emirates 24/7 right-leaning and Questionable based on promoting pro-state propaganda. We also rate them Mixed for factual reporting due to censorship of information that is negative toward the ruling family. (8/30/2016) Updated (M. Huitsing 09/21/2022)
Source: https://www.emirates247.com/
Last Updated on September 21, 2022 by Media Bias Fact Check
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