Mohamed K. Alayyan Publisher & Chairman Al Ghad newspaper Chairman ATV

Professional

Mohamed Alayyan is the Publisher and Chairman of Al Ghad newspaper; Jordan's most independent Arabic daily newspaper. Less than three years since it hit the stands in 2004, Al Ghad has asserted itself as a leading newspaper in Jordan. With its new approach to journalism in a country lacking independent journalistic tradition, Al Ghad has earned a local and regional reputation for setting new standards of excellence. Today Al Ghad is the fastest growing newspaper and has the largest base of subscriptions in the country. Its user-friendly, interactive and up-to-the-minute news website is visited by over one million unique users a month.

Mr. Alayyan entered the media industry in 1998, when he established Al Waseet weekly classifed newspaper in Jordan. The publication's weekly circulation exceeds two hundred thousand copies, and a leading reach of two million readers on a weekly basis. Mr. Alayyan established Al Faridah Specialized Printing, which publishes Layalina, JO, Ahlan, Viva, U and Venture magazines.

Recently, Mr. Alayyan established the first independent terrestrial and satellite, free to air channel in Jordan. ATV, scheduled to start airing soon, will be a 24-hour operation targeting audiences in Jordan and the Arab world. ATV will transmit high quality programming that offers an imaginative mix of current affairs programs, entertainment, talk/variety shows, movies, and sports.

Memberships & Affiliations

• Chairman of several media companies, including outdoor media
• Board Member, Advertisements & Media
• Board Member, Microfund for Women
• Board Member, Al Aman Fund for the Future of Orphans
• Board Member, Jordan Investment Board (JIB)
• Board Member, Jordan Football Association (JFA)
• Board Member, Ifra Executive Board
• Member, International Advertising Association (IAA)
• Member, the Young Presidents Organization (YPO)
• Member, The Young Entrepreneurs Association (YEA)
• Member Young Arab Leaders (YAL)
• Member, Dean's International Council, Harris School of Public Policy Studies, University of Chicago