The Arab American News

What The Arab American News does

The Arab American News is a privately held, independent ethnic newspaper publication headquartered at 5706 Chase Rd., Dearborn, Michigan. Founded by Osama A. Siblani on September 7, 1984 in response to perceived bias in mainstream U.S. media coverage of the 1982 Israeli invasion of Lebanon, the publication serves the nation's largest Arab American community in Metro Detroit with a national footprint. The company is a single-family-owned operation with no disclosed institutional investors, private equity backing, or parent entity, and operates with 1-10 employees.

The publication operates a single core news brand across two surfaces: a physical print newspaper distributed globally, and a digital online edition at arabamericannews.com. Editorial coverage spans Elections, Opinions, Local, USA, World, and Lifestyle categories (Crime, Health, Art & Culture). Adjacent product offerings include the Flash Newspaper (a downloadable condensed digital edition), Special Editions (themed or regional), and a Classifieds section. The technology stack is conventional web content management with no proprietary systems, API surface, SDK, MCP, or disclosed AI/ML capabilities described.

Revenue is generated through two streams: recurring print and digital subscriptions, and advertising (display and classifieds). Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via print and self-serve digital channels, supported by organic social media marketing across Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. The business model is community-anchored, with editorial positioning built around providing independent Arab American coverage of Middle East events, political advocacy, and cultural content.

Name

The Arab American News

Legal name

The Arab American News

Website

https://arabamericannews.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Arab American News is a privately held, independent newspaper founded in 1984 and headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, serving the Arab American community in Metro Detroit and nationally through print, digital editions, advertising, and community-focused editorial coverage.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ethnic and Community Newspaper Publication

NAICS

Newspaper Publishers (513110), Periodical Publishers (513120)

SIC

Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711)

akta.pro primary industry

Community, Ethnic & Multilingual News Publishers (MPAJADAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Local & Regional Newspapers (Print & Digital) (MPAJADAB)

Keywords

• Ethnic news publication
• Community newspaper
• Print and digital news
• Arab American media
• Classified advertising

Headquarters

HQ city

Dearborn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Print and Digital Subscriptions: The publication generates revenue through paid subscriptions for both print and digital editions of the newspaper.
2. Advertising: Revenue from advertisements placed in the newspaper, including display ads and classifieds.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Arab American News publishes a weekly print and digital newspaper delivering news, opinion, and interview content focused on the Arab American community, Metro Detroit, the United States, and the Arab world. Its core product comprises the main newspaper edition, the Flash Newspaper digital edition, periodic Special Editions, and a Classifieds advertising section, distributed through physical copies, the website, and social media.

Product overview

The Arab American News is a traditional print and digital newspaper publication serving the Arab American community, primarily focused on Metro Detroit. The publication operates as a single, unified newspaper product with additional offerings including the Flash Newspaper (digital edition), Special Editions, and Classifieds. The core product delivers news coverage across multiple content categories including Elections, Opinions, Local news, USA news, World news, and Lifestyle content (Crime, Health, Art & Culture).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Arab American News (Online Edition) The flagship digital online news publication providing news, views, and interviews from the Arab world and the Arab American community, with coverage categories including Elections, Opinions, Local, USA, World, and Lifestyle. Targeted at Arab American readers in the United States, especially Metro Detroit.
• Flash Newspaper
• Special Editions
• Classifieds

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Osama Siblani in Dearborn, AAPAC is a political action committee focused on Arab American political engagement and candidate endorsements.
• Congress of Arab American Organizations (CAAO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization founded by Siblani to foster cooperation among the Arab American community's many groups.
• Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted the 2011 AAJA convention in Detroit with grand opening reception in Dearborn, MI.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Arab Daily News: Ethnic Arab American newspaper serving the community in the United States. Comparable as a niche ethnic newspaper targeting the same Arab American demographic with overlapping editorial mission.
• Washington Report on Middle East Affairs: U.S.-based publication covering Middle East policy and Arab American affairs. Comparable as an ethnic/community-focused outlet serving politically engaged Arab American readers with similar editorial positioning.
• The Jewish News (Detroit): Ethnic community newspaper serving the Jewish community in Metro Detroit. Comparable as a niche ethnic/religious community publication with similar business model (print + digital subscriptions + advertising) and similar role as a community voice in Detroit.
• Sada Al-Watan: Arabic-language companion publication linked from the Arab American News website, serving the same Arab American community in Metro Detroit. Operates as a sister ethnic news outlet with shared audience and overlapping editorial mission.

Broad incumbents

• Al Jazeera English: Major international news network with substantial Middle East coverage and digital presence. Comparable as a source for Arab world news consumed by Arab American audiences, though operating at vastly larger scale and as a broadcaster rather than community newspaper.
• Arab News: Saudi-owned English-language daily covering Middle East news with global reach. Comparable as an Arab-focused news publication serving diaspora and policy audiences, though operating at much larger scale and from a different editorial perspective.
• Detroit Free Press: Major metropolitan daily serving Metro Detroit. Comparable as a local news competitor for Detroit-area advertising budgets and reader attention, though operating at significantly larger scale and with broader audience.

Emerging players

• Middle East Eye: Digital-first news outlet covering Middle East and Arab diaspora issues with a strong digital distribution model. Comparable as a competitor for Arab American reader attention, particularly among younger demographics shifting away from print.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/theaanews
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCSzMHMd6FrKVzpddp_FFp_w/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheAANews
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thearabamericannews

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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