PRINT ADVERTISING IN BAHRAIN
PRINT ADVERTS IN BAHRAIN
Empire can help place your advertisement in the best national and local publications to ensure great reach and high recall from the Bahrain readers.Bahrain’s press is small and closely tied to the establishment, led by the Arabic dailies Akhbar Al Khaleej and Al Ayam plus the long-running English-language Gulf Daily News, with the Daily Tribune as a second English title. Circulations are modest in absolute terms but concentrate decision-makers, government readers and the professional expat community. Advertisers use Arabic titles for the national audience and the English papers to reach affluent expatriates and the business sector.
With a mix of broad mass and a range of highly niche publications, Empire is able to offer print ad campaigns that are specific to your needs and guaranteed to reach your target audience.
ADVERTISE IN THESE BAHRAIN PUBLICATIONS
FACT Magazine
Target Audience
Upcoming urban, local and expatriate English-speaking community
FACT Magazine is a monthly English language arts and culture magazine. The magazine covers in-depth the region’s arts, fashion, dining, hospitality, technology, motoring and events. FACT has monthly editions in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain and Qatar.
Biz Bahrain Magazine
Target Audience
Business leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, and executives of Bahrain.
BIZ Bahrain is an English monthly magazine, based in Bahrain. The magazine covers business news in various industries and the latest development in Bahrain’s economy including exclusive interviews and articles throughout the month with high level industry decision makers.
BUSINESS IN GULF is a monthly business magazine, based in Bahrain.
Edited exclusively for CEOs, business owners and entrepreneurs of fast-growing companies.
The magazine focuses on local entrepreneurs, company history, hospitality, lifestyle, fashion, travel, dining out, investment, fitness and gadgets topics, as well as success stories to inspire up-and-coming entrepreneurs.
CO-EDS Magazine
Target Audience
Students and young professionals between the ages of 18 – 35 in Bahrain
CO-EDS Magazine is Bahrain’s premier magazine for students.
Distributed monthly in colleges, universities and all academic institutes across the Kingdom.
The magazine has been created specially to serve the educational, social and leisure needs of students and young professionals.
Gulf Auto Zone
Target Audience
All age groups, who have passion towards automotive
Gulf Auto Zone is a monthly English language Automotive lifestyle magazine. Based in Bahrain.
The magazine covers news, reviews, expert opinions and analysis of the automotive industry and popular motor sport.
Daily Tribune is a daily English language newspaper. Based in Bahrain. The paper is organised in four sections which are: news, opinion, features and classifieds. It is available both in print and online edition.
Gulf Construction Magazine
Target Audience
Anyone with a serious interest in the region’s building and construction industry.
Gulf Construction is a monthly Arabic leading trade magazine for the building and construction industry of the Arabian Gulf.
The magazine covers the entire spectrum of the building and construction sector. It is available both in print and online edition, it also available in English language edition to keep readers informed of the latest developments in the sector.
Gulf Daily News is Bahrain’s leading English language daily newspaper. The newspaper covers regional and world news, current business news and global sports coverage. It is available both in print and online edition.
Women This Month Magazine
Target Audience
Women (early twenties to early forties)
Women This Month is a monthly English language women’s magazine, launched in Bahrain. The magazine covers latest beauty, fashion, travel and food news, as well as social events around the kingdom.
Woman This Month ranks within the top three most read magazines within the Kingdom, based upon the latest analysis from IPSOS.
Travel & Tourism News Magazine
Target Audience
Travel and tourism industry members
TTM is a monthly English language Magazine, based in Bahrain. The magazine covers in-depth travel related news, analysis, upcoming exhibitions, marketing and promotional campaigns in Middle East, it also contains an international and regional news.
TTN is published in both printed and online editions and a daily email newsletter is sent to subscribers.
Sabaya is a monthly Arabic language family magazine. The magazine covers travel, health, automobile, food, fashion and style news as well as the latest celebrities news.
Sabaya Magazine is also available in English language edition.
Gulf Insider Magazine
Target Audience
High net worth individuals living in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia’s Eastern province.
Gulf Insider Magazine is a monthly English magazine, based in Bahrain. The magazine covers business information, current events, and high-end lifestyle reviews. Gulf Insider is available both in print and online edition.
Bahrain This Month Magazine
Target Audience
Mainly high net worth individuals living in Bahrain
Bahrain This Month is an English monthly magazine, based in Bahrain. The magazine covers the latest happenings and events taking place in Bahrain, impacting on both business and personal lives. It has four main sections which are:
- Happenings
- Spotlight
- Lifestyle
- Dining Out
Arabian Homes Magazine
Target Audience
Upmarket audience and design-conscious homeowners
Arabian Homes is an English monthly homes and interior magazine.
The magazine features real estate reports and interior decorating articles, as well as a monthly visit to the most beautiful properties in Bahrain.
Al Bilad is an Arabic daily newspaper, based in Manama and published in Bahrain.
The paper covers country political news, Arab and International news, as well as sport, cultural and media news.
Al Watan is an Arabic daily pro-government newspaper, based in Manama. The paper covers local, economic, business and sport news.
Bahrain 101 is an English monthly magazine, based in Manama. The magazine focuses on just 3 things:
- Best Hotels
- Dining
- Nightlife in Bahrain
Bahrain Confidential is an English lifestyle magazine, based in Manama. The magazine features local events, art, society, fashion, beauty and travel. The paper is available both in print and online edition.
Al Wasat is an independent Arabic daily newspaper, based in Manama. The paper covers Bahraini society issues and public interest, as well as local, Arab and International public opinions. Al Wasat is also available online.
Al Naba is an Arabic weekly newspaper, based in Muharraq. The paper covers local, Arab and Islamic region news.
Al Ayam is an Arabic daily leading liberal newspaper, based in Manama. The paper covers local, political, and International news, as well as economic, sport and health news.
Akhbar Al Khaleej Newspaper
Target Audience
Bahrain nationals and Arabic speakers
Akhbar Al Khaleej is an Arabic daily newspaper, based in Manama. The paper considered as the 1st and the oldest newspapers in Bahrain. The paper publishes local and international news as well as economic and sport news.
Areej Newspaper
Target Audience
Youth readers who interested in elegance and
innovation
Areej is an Arabic monthly fashion magazine, based in Manama. The magazine covers the latest art, beauty, style and fashion news. As well as exclusive interviews with artists and designers. The paper is available both in print and online edition.
Arabian Motors is an English monthly motoring magazine, based in Manama. The magazine offers an expansive coverage of the latest and modified cars through expert test drives, special reports, and a host of related topics.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is print advertising priced in Bahrain?
Print costs depend on the title, the ad size and colour, placement and section, whether it runs weekday or weekend, and the frequency of insertions. Front-page, back-page and premium positions cost more, as do festival and supplement editions. There are no fixed rates we can quote blindly. Empire benchmarks against publishers’ rate cards and tailors a proposal to your budget.
Which Bahrain newspapers reach which readers?
Arabic dailies Akhbar Al Khaleej and Al Ayam reach Bahraini nationals and Arabic-speaking residents with the widest local readership. English titles Gulf Daily News and the Daily Tribune (Bahrain Tribune) reach business audiences, Western expats and English-literate professionals. Pairing an Arabic and an English title broadens coverage, and these papers also circulate among readers linked to the Saudi Eastern Province.
What content and approval rules govern print ads in Bahrain?
Advertisements must meet Information Affairs Authority (Ministry of Information) standards and respect Islamic and cultural norms in imagery, wording and modest presentation. Claims should be accurate and substantiated. Empire reviews artwork against each publisher’s guidelines before booking to prevent rejection.
When is the best time to run print ads in Bahrain?
Ramadan brings heavier readership and festive retail spend, with Eid editions and special supplements offering strong showcase opportunities, so plan ahead. Bahrain National Day in December lifts national and retail messaging, and the spring Formula 1 Grand Prix supports event, hospitality and luxury campaigns. Weekend editions also carry stronger readership. Empire times insertions to these peaks and your sector’s calendar.