Kuwait Times - Arming our readers with what they need to know
Over four decades ago, a dream became reality when one man had a 'vision with focus'. Inspired by the need for accurate information, he established the first English language newspaper in the Arabian Gulf. By doing so, Yousuf Saleh Alyan wanted to strengthen the bonds of unity between his fellow countrymen and the rest of the Arab world.

It is September 1961. The Middle East is experiencing an unprecedented series of economic, political and social transformations. Kuwait gains full independence and joins the Arab League. In neighbouring Iraq, leader Gen Abd Al-Karim Qasim resurrects Baghdad's claim to the entirety of Kuwait.

There is a military coup in Damascus and the Egyptian-Syrian United Arab Republic collapses in recriminations and disarray. The pace of change provokes mass confusion and concern in much of the Arab world. But in Kuwait, Alyan has the answer, and sees how he can serve his country, its citizens and its residents best. Thus Kuwait Times is born. Alyan's greatest desire was to serve his country by explaining the monumental changes taking place in the world and bolstering Kuwait's image abroad. An English-language newspaper, reputable and reliable, would be the perfect mechanism for bridging the communication gap with the rest of the world. Kuwait Times has never looked back. It has grown to ensure that citizens and expatriates alike know what is happening in Kuwait and the rest of the world.