There is an old saying that anything in excess is bad, even if it is 'Amruthu'. I find there are only few exceptions to this rule. The first being wisdom, the second knowledge and third information. Ok, you can add few more points here. Gulf News is one news paper which gives it excess in all categories.
That is correct. When you buy a news paper in the morning you will get enough paper to begin with. The main paper, advertisement covering the main paper, classifieds, Tabloid, properties, E+, Sports Extra, appointments etc. etc. believe me, it gives more than required in many categories for you. Some 10 or 15 years back the paper had only a tabloid and a classified as attachment, but now the attachment is 4 or more times big than the main paper itself.
Gulf News...the name says it all. That is true it gives the news about the gulf but it also gives the world news to the people in Gulf.
You can check the paper's web site which gives live update on the local happening. I think I don't need to tell you to go through the links. Quite a lot of information is achieved well. Also in-depth coverage on issues mainly related to gulf and the world is given as well.
Unlike Khaleej Times, the coverage of news from the subcontinent is much less in this paper but it gives the world news more. Though I will say to feed the hunger for news the paper and web site is sufficient for one who stay in UAE. I however feel that the paper is not giving much news from other gulf countries. There is a restriction for media in UAE and the paper too is bound by it but in most cases they try to give the best available news. Their editorial and analysis are good as well.
Do you wish to purchase or sale a vehicle? Never mind it is new or old. You want an accommodation? You need people to share your room for staying? If you have households to sell off or look to purchase second hand furniture? Just browse through the paper/web site and it is right there. They have made the search easy by giving criteria option as well along with location.
If you are an employer who look for suitable employees or a job seeker, the paper is a heaven. The only problem is that there will be more opportunities and more candidates. There is a bit disadvantage for few here where only the bright and talented people will get the most attention. Otherwise the job category is excellent. Any job seeker in UAE will be first introduced to Gulf News and few only depend on it to find jobs. It tells the important place the paper created in the market.
The web site offers the gallery option as well. If you are witnessing some local happenings you can take the photos and can send to the web site and they will publish selected ones. You can check their gallery from the web site to test what it have in store.
Daily poll is another feature of the web site. Though there are less options for the poll many a times these polls is a mirror to reflect people's thought.
The present day UAE is highly depending on Reality industry and its reflection are there on the paper as well. If you need to purchase a place in Burj Dubai or Palm or in any of the upcoming projects or need a rented apartment or a sharing accommodation, the paper gives the best options available. Almost all the builders and real estate agents give their advertisement and rates in the paper. So if you are a person who wish to buy or rent just buy a paper or browse through the site and you are right there.
Sports have a different section, so is business.
Just have a look at the e-paper option where you can read the paper online.
Overall the newspaper feed the basic needs of information and extent the service to various other sectors. I am however not happy the way they permitted the advertisements overtaking the content in many times. They are the one first introduced advertisement to overtake the front page of the paper as well. But for the value for money, it is guaranteed in several times.
So pals, check out the web site for bundle of information. This is information age.

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