Founded in 1997 by media entrepreneurs including current Chairman P. Unnikrishnan, DT News (The Daily Tribune) came into being to offer a dedicated, English-language approach to the Middle Eastern news scene. The idea sparked when the founders decided to create a platform that would cater directly to the rapidly growing international expatriate community working in the region, providing them with daily information and global updates they felt were lacking in a local market dominated by Arabic publications. Today, the publication and its digital site, newsofbahrain.com, continue to operate under the ownership of the Strategic Publicity and Advertising Company (SPAC). Today, DT News is run by a diverse team of journalists and is mainly focused on national and international news. Rather than strictly focusing on local events, they dive deep into domestic Bahraini politics, global business, international entertainment, and sports—especially football and cricket. They're based in Manama, Bahrain, and have made a name for themselves among locals, expats, and college students looking for a comprehensive, English-language take on the happenings in the Gulf region and beyond. One interesting fact: A unique fact about DT News is its fascinating cultural blend. Even though it is a prominent national newspaper based in a Middle Eastern Arab country, because it was specifically built to serve a massive expatriate workforce, the publication prominently features daily coverage of South Asian political news, international cricket matches, and Bollywood entertainment right alongside traditional local headlines!