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 41 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 with the Paris weekly “Arab and International Alnahar”.
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 reading across the world.
2008
H.H. the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawwaf Al Ahmad praises alanba’s march and its sophisticated and professional performance.
2009
Mr. Yousef Khalid Al Marzook takes charge of the position of editor-in-chief, on February 8th,2009, working with a youthful spirit filled with determination and enthusiasm to make all working sectors in the newspaper rise up, with his efforts reaching success as assured by results of opinion polls that confirmed the place of «alanba» as among the three most distributed newspapers in Kuwait. High among his priorities was the modernization of the commercial brand and the upgrading of many features of the electronic issue of the newspaper.
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 distinguished faces joining in to «alanba», and organizing a large number of social activities that contributed to making Alanbaa 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.
The 32nd Conference of the National Union of Kuwaiti Students - USA Branch is held under the auspices of «alanba».
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.

A Historical Glimpse of «alanba»

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