A Historical Glimpse of «alanba»

«alanba» is a Kuwaiti political comprehensive daily newspaper, founded by Mr. Khalid Yousef Al-Marzook (may Allah have mercy upon his soul), on 5 January 1976. During its career over the past 44 years, «alanba» has been known for its historical stances articulated at all stages of the contemporary history of Kuwait and the Arab world. «alanba» is considered one of the deep-rooted media institutions in the Arab world, known for its professionalism and constant search for scoops, news coverage, analyses and special reports.

Illuminations & milestones

1976
The publication of the first issue of «alanba», from Sharq district (dawar al Magahwi), where in the same year, enemies of the press tried to assassinate it, through targeting its headquarters with explosives, unsuccessfully. But «alanba» was never put away from performing its journalistic role and responsibilities.
Mr. Naser Abdulaziz Al Marzook was the first editor-in-chief of «alanba». He held the position of editor-in-chief since the publication of the first issue on January 5th 1976, until November 1st, 1978.
1977
«alanba» signs an agreement Paris Arab weekly Alnahar International
1978
«alanba» opens an office in Paris and issues its weekly supplement in a new and original design.
1979
«alanba» offices move to the Press Street in Shuwaikh continuing its journalistic and media role as leader of the daily newspapers in Kuwait.
1987
A court ruling is issued to ban the publication of «alanba», for 7 days, in an unprecedented incidence of such a ruling to be issued from a Kuwaiti court, which boosted the popularity of «alanba».
During the same year, «alanba» earned the title of the premier newspaper all over Kuwait, according to research and studies,done by specialized companies and institutions through surveys and polls consequently leading to an increase in the distribution among all layers and spectrums of society.
1990
Publication of «alanba» is moved to Cairo during the period of the occupation of Kuwait, at the orders of its owner and founder, the departed, Mr. Khalid Yousef Al Marzook, may God have mercy upon his soul.
«alanba» was thus the first Kuwaiti newspaper issued from outside Kuwait, to communicate the voice of Kuwait and Kuwaitis and their demands to restore their rights, until the Liberation was completed.
The late, Mr. Walid Khalid Al Marzook (may God’s mercy be upon his soul), held the position of Editor-in-chief of «alanba» for five years, starting from June 26th till May 1st 1995, a period that witnessed the crisis of the invasion of Kuwait, when he opposed such brutal invasion through the tribune of Alanbaa and issued writings that worked as missiles directed at the face of the invader.
1991
«alanba» resumes publication from liberated Kuwait on December 21, 1991.
1992
«alanba» issues its first Al-iman supplement making a qualitative first in Islamic journalism.
1994
A remarkable editorial step for «alanba» with its first - 48page issue.
1995
A ruling is issued, from the cabinet of ministers to ban the publication of «alanba», for 5 days, due to a series of bold interviews with Kuwaitis personalities, considered by the authorities as inconvenient to the national interest. But distribution numbers soared right after the ban period.
Miss. Bibi Khalid Al Marzook takes charge of the position of editor-in-chief, on May 2nd, 1995, being the first female editor-in-chief for a daily newspaper in the whole of the Arab world, where she worked to make «alanba» the newspaper of all Kuwaitis, for the benefit of Kuwait.
During her time, the newspaper witnessed major improvements in form and content, making it to the first place among newspapers in 1997, and issuing variety Supplements that are greeted with wide approval from readers.
Also, during her time, the electronic website of the newspaper was first launched on the internet. She remained in charge till February 8th, 2009.
1997
«alanba» celebrates its leading position among Kuwaiti newspapers.
«alanba» maintains its leading position among local and Arab newspapers.
1998
«alanba» occupies first position among Kuwaiti newspapers for the second year.
2000
«alanba» is honored by the Ministry of planning for its participation in overcoming the year 2K problem.
2001
«alanba» comes out in a new look and new different supplement as well as introducing a new font exclusive to the newspaper.
2006
The launch of «alanba» website to start a new era for the newspaper of communication with its audience and readers across the world.
2007
The Arab Academy for Science & Maritime Transport bestows honors upon «alanba» newspaper.
2008
H.H. the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawwaf Al Ahmad praises «alanba's» march and its sophisticated and professional performance.
2010
«alanba» electronic website is included in Forbes list of the 50 most widely circulated Arab newspapers.
2011
The launch of the new commercial brand of «alanba», after substantial modifications, starting with the logo and the classification of pages up till the production stage.
2012
Adding many new pages and news services with advertising competences and enrolling new distinguished faces joining and organizing a large number of social activities contributed to making «alanba» the fastest growing and advancing newspaper, in both its paper and electronic issues.
Forbes magazine classifies «alanba» as among the 25 most powerful Arab newspapers on the Internet, and comes in the 8th position among the list of most interactive arab newspapers on the Web.
2013
Publication of the book («alanba» Social and Human Responsibility 2012), comprising tens of activities in which Alanbaa family participated in serving the Kuwaiti society.
2014
His Highness the Emir, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad praises the solid National approach of «alanba» and its embracing of the issues of concern for the nation and the citizens.
«alanba» website wins the Award of Excellence, as the best website among all other newspapers and magazines for the year 2014 in Dubai.
2015
«alanba» Account on Facebook reached a weekly interaction of up to 25 million visitors.
«alanba» enters a new phase with the launch of the modern printing press to keep pace with the reader’s expectations of having a different and luxurious quality of paper printing through its state-of-the art printing press.
«alanba» keenness to confirm its media role in various fields, extends to the sponsoring, this year, of many activities and events, particularly the "Hala February Festival", and their accompanying musical concerts and other various events.
«alanba» launches a two-page section titled “My Little Children” in a meaningful guiding message to children to get them reading.
For the fourth consecutive year, «alanba» continues its annual celebrations, of national holidays in a rally under the slogan: "Celebrate My Country" (Ayidi Ya Biladi) in Salmiya Market with various shows.
26th April, 2015, “Arab Media Forum XII” honors «alanba» newspaper, represented by its Editor-in-Chief, our colleague Youssef Khaled Al-Marzouk, in the presence of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak and a large attendance of ministers, Sheiks and diplomats, media stars and social networks celebrities.
«alanba» occupies the second place among the most read newspapers in Kuwait, according to a study by J.. F. K. Media Research.
«alanba» treats its readers to a wide range of new and enhanced specialized pages.
«alanba» celebrates the International Day of the Elderly.
«alanba» sponsors the activities of the 32nd annual conference of the National Union of Kuwaiti Students – the US branch in San Diego – California.
2016
H. H. the Deputy Emir congratulates «alanba» on the 40th anniversary of its issuance.
H. H. the Information Minister expresses his appreciation to «alanba» newspaper at the conclusion of the "The Citizen Journalist" which was held under the auspices of «alanba».
«alanba» celebrates its 40th anniversary amid a wide attendance from the Arab World, and honored major contributors in the scientific advancement of Kuwait.
Beside its position at the forefront of all newspapers' websites, «alanba» excels to second place, with a wide margin above third place, and close to the forefront of all printed newspapers according to the survey of Gulf Opinions Center.
«alanba» is the platinum sponsor of the activities of the 52nd annual conference of the National Union of Kuwait
Students – the UK and Ireland branch under the motto “Together we make the glory of Future Kuwait”.
«alanba» continues its sponsorship of the 33rd conference of the National Union of Kuwaiti Students – the US branch in San Francisco.
2017
«alanba» newspaper opens its Own Corner in the children entertainment city of Kidzania to inspire them the love of reading and Knowledge, to teach them the foundations and principles of journalism.
For the third consecutive year «alanba» continued its participation as a platinum sponsor of the 34th conference of the National Union of Kuwait Students – the US branch, in Atlanta.
«alanba» is the first daily newspaper that enables readers to access videos related to materials printed on paper, to become fully interactive with it through the introduction of the Augmented Reality (AR) technology which makes the paper version of Alanba speaks to readers' mobile so that it creates a new life for itself in virtual reality as well.
2018
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, gives tribute to «alanba» newspaper for its role in supporting children’s issues.
«alanba» newspaper launches the prize of “Flame of Al-Anba” for televised Drama during Ramadan to be bestowed by art critics to best drama works and actors of the marathon of drama during the month of Ramadan.
Arab Women’s Council honours «alanba» newspaper for its leading role in supporting women’s issues.
«alanba» newspaper includes in its sponsoring during this year many activities and conferences as the Conference of the National Union of Kuwaiti Students in USA, Discover America Week, Kuwait Aviation Show, Kuwait International Automobile Exhibition, Hala February Festival, Aidi-ya-Kuwait (be festive Kuwait), 15th Arab media forum, along with many other activities.
2019
«alanba» celebrated its 43rd anniversary with a splendid ceremony that turned into ademonstration for media, arts and cultural aspects. The ceremony witnessed the distribution of first version of «alanba» “Shuwola” (Flame) Prize, in the presence of star celebrities from Kuwait and the Arab world.
«alanba» contracted the BBC, which is one of the oldest media organizations in the whole world, in an exclusive collaboration that enhanced the leadership of «alanba» website as the best website among all of Kuwaiti newspapers.
In a new chapter in its pioneering development that integrates technologies of paper journalism with electronic journalism, to produce a comprehensive and unified media, «alanba» launched its news podcasting service in “Listen to Al-Anbaa” service.
«alanba» received honouring at the opening of the second forum of the monodrama theatre "Sole Actor" that was organized by the Omani Cultural Club at the city of Salalah.
Publishing a special issue of «alanba»" for the children of Kidzania about dinosaurs.
2020
«alanba» celebrated its 44th anniversary with a big ceremony that turned into an enlightening, artistic and cultural event, that witnessed the awarding of the second edition of «alanba» torch award in the presence of superstars from Kuwait and the Arab world.
«alanba» is the first daily political comprehensive newspaper to obtain the ISO 9001/2015 certificate for Quality Management and 10002/2018 certificate for Customer Service.
«alanba» is the first entity in Kuwait to obtain the global S.A.F.E certificate for following health requirements and health precautions against Coronavirus.
«alanba» signs a joint cooperation agreement with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

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