BackgroundThe Yemen Times is unified Yemen's first and most widely read independent English-language newspaper. The paper is published twice-weekly (on Tuesdays and Thursdays) and has its own printing press, advertising associates and news service.OwnershipThe Yemen Times is a national institution founded by a visionary and patriotic leader who was committed to bettering his nation. Our work encourages citizens to take responsibility for our past, present and future. We collaborate with partners and friends to instill a sense of accountability, ownership and responsibility among Yemenis.MissionTo make Yemen a good world citizenMission StatementTo provide readers with constructive information in an interesting way that enables them to make better personal and professional decisions so that they can eventually contribute to the prosperity of Yemen as a nation and state.Yemen Times Core ValuesIndependenceYemen Times policy and staff are free of affiliations that connect them to any political, religious or personal entities that would affect its neutrality, credibility or objectivity.TruthThe Yemen Times vows to provide readers with accurate, constructive, and meaningful information based on facts.Human rights advocacyThe Yemen Times staff and organization advocate for human rights and global values, we defend freedoms, and we empower minorities.KnowledgeThe Yemen Times aims to promote knowledge and a culture of unbiased information in Yemen. It encourages research, questioning, the challenging of stereotypes, and pursuit of the truth.CredibilityYT policies and personnel are committed to ethical personal and professional conduct. Reporting is based on impartial fact-finding that conveys the truth as well as balanced, varying points of view. YT staff members hold themselves to high standards of integrity and behavior.