"Khaleej Times, the UAE's first English daily, was launched in 1978 and remains one of the most trusted news sources in the region. Its digital platform along with its social media channels, reaches over 15 million users every month. Published by Galadari Printing and Publishing Co., the brand has expanded into a diverse media portfolio, including City Times, WKND, BTR, Young Times, and KT LUXE. KT Events convenes policymakers, businesses, and thought leaders through domain-focused forums and platforms."
"And despite the global shift to digital, Khaleej Times is bucking the trend in the UAE, with its CEO Charles Yardley revealing that print is still a key revenue driver as the media powerhouse executes an aggressive strategy built around communities, live events, and premium video. In a candid Q&A, Yardley laid out the group's path to growth, revealing a healthy balance sheet that saw double-digit growth across its core platforms and a focus on building an ecosystem beyond the clutches of Big Tech."
Charles Yardley is CEO of Khaleej Times with over 25 years' experience in media leadership. Khaleej Times is the UAE's first English daily, launched in 1978, and its digital platform and social channels reach more than 15 million users monthly. The brand includes City Times, WKND, BTR, Young Times, and KT LUXE; KT Events convenes policymakers, businesses, and thought leaders. Print remains a key revenue driver as the group pursues a strategy focused on communities, live events, and premium video. Digital revenue grew 18% year-on-year in 2025; the events platform increased 55% year-on-year, and the group reported double-digit growth and a healthy balance sheet while building an ecosystem beyond Big Tech.
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