Al Arabiya

Al Arabiya is a Saudi-owned, Dubai-based international news channel that covers global news with a focus on the Middle East.

86%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

80%

Examples:

  • In the article 'Air Force commander says Ukraine destroyed Russia’s missile carrier in Kerch', there is a bias in the reporting of the event. The article leans towards the Ukrainian perspective, downplaying the Russian Ministry of Defense's statement that they shot down most of the Ukrainian missiles.

Conflicts of Interest

80%

Examples:

  • Al Arabiya, the source of the article 'Air Force commander says Ukraine destroyed Russia’s missile carrier in Kerch', is a Saudi-owned, Dubai-based international news channel. Saudi Arabia has been involved in conflicts with Russia over oil prices and Middle Eastern politics, which could influence the reporting.

Contradictions

80%

Examples:

  • In the article 'Air Force commander says Ukraine destroyed Russia’s missile carrier in Kerch', there is a contradiction between the title and the content of the article. The title suggests that Ukraine successfully destroyed a Russian ship, while the content cites the Russian Ministry of Defense saying that they shot down most of the Ukrainian missiles.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

  • Maldives' New President Requests India to Withdraw Military Personnel

    Broke On: Saturday, 18 November 2023 Maldives' President Mohamed Muizzu has officially requested India to withdraw its military personnel from the Maldives. The exact number of Indian troops in the Maldives is not publicly known. There was no official response from the Indian side, but it was agreed that the two governments will discuss 'workable solutions for continued cooperation'.

  • US Conducts Second Airstrike in Two Weeks on Iran-Linked Facility in Syria

    Broke On: Wednesday, 08 November 2023 The US has carried out a second airstrike in two weeks on a weapons storage facility in eastern Syria used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and affiliated groups. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that the strike resulted in nine deaths of individuals affiliated with Iran-backed groups. The Pentagon reported at least 41 attacks on U.S. forces in Syria and Iraq since Oct. 17, injuring at least 46 U.S. service members. There are approximately 2,500 American troops in Iraq and 900 in Syria to prevent a resurgence of the Islamic State group.

  • Ukraine Strikes Shipyard in Crimea Amidst Rising Tensions

    Broke On: Saturday, 04 November 2023 Ukraine reportedly launched a missile strike on a shipyard in the city of Kerch, damaging one ship. Russia has successfully test-launched a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile from a submarine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed concern that the conflict in Gaza is diverting international attention from the conflict with Russia.