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Global South·Founded 2014
Middle East Eye
IndependentMiddle East Eye Ltd
Middle East Eye is a London-based online news outlet covering the Middle East and North Africa. It was founded in 2014 with funding linked to the Rasool family. The outlet has faced allegations of links to Qatar and Turkey, which it disputes, maintaining it is editorially independent.
Ownership Chain
Middle East EyeMiddle East Eye LtdRasool family
Funding Sources
private investmentadvertising
Known Conflicts of Interest
- •Funding sources have been opaque, with critics alleging links to Qatari and Turkish interests — allegations the outlet denies.
- •Limited transparency about ownership structure and investment sources.
Notable Connections
- •Founded by journalists with backgrounds at major outlets including The Guardian and Al Jazeera
- •Has been blocked in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt
- •Covers stories often underreported by Western outlets, particularly on Palestine and Gulf politics