Maneuvering between official censorship, unofficial social and religious censorship, sensitivities of advertisers and the desires of readers can at times be a thankless task.

Arab News since its inception has been at the forefront of professional journalism in this country and has handled the job with a deftness and subtlety only those living here can appreciate.

The paper has become a forum for different views and opinions to be aired either through its columnists or through its letters section. Letter writers have become household names through their lively and entertaining duels carried out in the letters section.

Arab News is now one of the world’s leading English language Arab newspapers reaching out to a global readership of millions through its website.

I congratulate Arab News on its 35th anniversary and hope for your continued success.

— Prince Amr Al-Faisal is the chairman of Ithmaar Bank.