This list of newspapers to the Middle East offers first-hand reporting and analysis of events as they are happening in the region and how they are perceived within the region itself. 

• Al Ahram: Egyptian Newspaper, Available in English and Arabic
• Al Arabiya: Saudi news outlet, Available in English, Arabic, Persian, and Urdu
• Al Bawaba: Jordanian news outlet, Available in English and Arabic
• Al Jazeera: Qatari news outlet, Available in English and Arabic 
• Al Manar: Lebanese news outlet, Accessible in English, Arabic, French, and Spanish
• Al Quds Al Arabi: Palestinian-owned, London-based newspaper, Available in Arabic only.
• Asharq Al-Awsat: Middle Eastern Newspaper, Available in English, Arabic, Persian, Turkish, and Urdu

Think Tanks assemble experts to address the pressing issues of the time. The analysis of think tanks is often at the cutting edge of events. 

U.S. Based Think Tanks

Much like Think Tanks, independent journalism, opinion sites, and blogs are often at the forefront of up-to-date analysis. While think tanks assemble experts, these resources often come from people within the region who present the kind of first-hand insight that only they can.

• 7amleh (Hamleh): The Arab Center for the Advancement of Social Media
• The Arabist: Headline aggregating blog that treats current events in the Middle East.
• Daraj: Middle East-based independent journalism. Arabic Only.
• Mada Masr: Egypt-based journalism and opinion. Available in English and Arabic
• Middle East Eye