WASHINGTON, DC — Al-Monitor, an independent American media company and news organization dedicated to in-depth coverage and analysis of the Middle East, launches its Gulf Pulse. The Gulf Pulse will provide in depth coverage and analysis from the regional voices on what is happening both within in the Gulf and the broader region.

"Al-Monitor has set a new standard for up to date, diverse and accurate analysis on Middle East news,” said Al-Monitor contributor Sultan al-Qassemi. “I am proud to be associated with this vibrant community of writers and analysts on the Gulf and the wider region. The launch of a dedicated Gulf Pulse page will no doubt increase coverage of this resource rich and increasingly influential part of the world."

“The launching of the Gulf Pulse will provide an important portal for our readers to easily access Al-Monitor’s in-depth reporting and analysis on the Gulf,” said Editor-in-Chief Andrew Parasiliti. “As with our other Pulses, we’ve focused on building a first-rate team of analysts in order to ensure that we continue to bring the voices of the region to a larger audience.”

“It is great to see the increased interest and focus on the Gulf by Al-Monitor, a unique media platform that goes beyond the traditional topics, ideas and highlights in its coverage of the Gulf and the region as a whole,” said Al-Monitor columnist Farea al-Muslimi. “It is a tremendous honor and joy to report in-depth on Yemen and the Gulf, particularly with the unquestionable level of freedom that Al-Monitor provides.”