Founded by the late Essa bin Mohammed Al Zadjali, a visionary and pioneer of the region’s diverse media landscape, the company was established to address a critical gap in the market for English language news.

Almost half-a-century later, Muscat Media Group has evolved to become the number one provider of Arabic and English language media content with more than 32 uniquely branded products spanning print, broadcast, digital and game-changing next-generation platforms.

In setting the benchmark for journalism in the Sultanate, the group is also recognised as a forerunner of innovation in the digital media space. The launch of Times of Oman in 1975 was just the first in a series of groundbreaking industry milestones that have helped shape the vibrant GCC media landscape.

In 2005, Muscat Media Group was the first media entity in the Gulf to invest in technology and introduce online editions for both its Arabic and English language daily newspapers. Just three years later, in 2008 it added mobile optimised versions, and further expanded its digital portfolio with the launch of the Whatsnews and Whatsoulum apps in 2014.

An ISO certified company with a strong CSR philosophy, Muscat Media Group is constantly exploring new avenues of creative opportunity; attracting the brightest young talent to its newsrooms and IT teams.

The legacy of its founder also lives on in the next generation, through the ambitious vision of Chairman, Mohammed Issa Al Zadjali, and CEO, Ahmed bin Essa Al Zadjali. A role model for the future of the industry and the home of compelling content, Muscat Media Group continues to revolutionise the world of on-demand media.