Al-Watan

Al Watan (, meaning The Homeland) is an Arabic daily newspaper published in Manama, Bahrain. It is known to have a pro-government stance. History and profile Al Watan was launched on 10 December 2005. The publisher of the daily is Al Watan for Publishing and Distribution Company. Yusuf Albinkhalil is the editor-in-chief of the daily. Its board of advisers mostly includes Salafis. The paper is based in Manama. The online edition of the paper was the 46th most visited website for 2010 in the MENA region. Content and political stance The daily has supplements in business and sports.