Muscat – Every year on October 10, since the last 14 years, we take a moment to reflect on Muscat Daily’s legacy, emphasising its enduring commitment to journalistic integrity and its strong bond with the community, all while fostering trust and looking ahead to future endeavours.

It doesn’t seem long ago. On October 10, 2009, Muscat Daily came out with its first edition and changed the media landscape in Oman – for good. Not only did it set a benchmark for journalism and unprecedented news coverage in the sultanate, it also heralded a paradigm shift in newspaper distribution and reach.

However, the technological revolution soon altered the foundations of newsgathering, dissemination and consumption, posing significant challenges for the print industry’s survival.

The unprecedented hurdles didn’t end there. The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent global crisis exacerbated the struggles for the newspaper sector. Despite these challenges, we stand resilient, marking another milestone, committed to delivering trustworthy news and information from Oman and across the globe.

This journey reflects the persistence and dedication of the Apex Media team. Of course, our journey would have been impossible without the continued support from you – our valued readers and advertisers.

As we navigate forward, our resolve to serve our readers with the highest quality of information and offer our advertisers an optimal platform for customer engagement remains unwavering. We are channelling our energy and resources to bolster our digital presence.

Today, Muscat Daily is the only newspaper in Oman, which apart from offering regular news updates on its digital channels, also provides readers an evening news e-bulletin, demonstrating our commitment to keeping pace with technological advancements.

However, the digital era’s free news and information accessibility present new industry challenges. Globally, reputed media organisations are countering this by charging premium on credible news by putting content behind paywalls.

For Muscat Daily to continue to thrive, your unceasing support is paramount. Together, let’s keep the flame of reliable and accessible journalism alight.

Here’s to many more years of trusted reporting and happy reading with Muscat Daily!