Ownership & Funding

Ownership & Funding Disclosure

Times of Dubai – Transparency Statement

At Times of Dubai, we believe that trust and credibility begin with transparency. This page outlines our ownership structure, editorial leadership, and funding sources to help readers clearly understand who we are and how we operate.

1. Ownership

Times of Dubai is owned and operated by GH Media Network LLC, a UAE-based media and digital publishing company.

2. Founders & Leadership Team

Founder, Owner & Head of Content & Marketing
Wasim Aftab
Wasim leads the brand vision, digital strategy, and content direction for Times of Dubai. His experience in media, marketing, and digital publishing drives the platform’s growth and storytelling approach.

Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief
Ronak Kotecha
Ronak oversees the editorial operations, content standards, and newsroom quality. He ensures our stories maintain accuracy, professionalism, and editorial clarity.

Co-Founder & Head of Operations
Dinesh Kotak
Dinesh manages daily operations, partnerships, and workflow systems that keep Times of Dubai running seamlessly and efficiently.

3. Funding & Revenue Model

Times of Dubai is self-funded and sustainably operated through:

  • Digital advertising
  • Sponsored content
  • Brand collaborations and marketing campaigns
  • Event partnerships

We do not receive funding from political groups, government bodies, or external organizations that could influence our editorial coverage.

4. Editorial Independence

Our editorial policy clearly states:

“Ads and editorial? Never mixed.”

  • All news, interviews, stories, and opinion articles are produced independently by our editorial team.
  • Sponsored or paid content is always clearly labeled to distinguish it from editorial reporting.
  • Advertisers and partners cannot influence our newsroom decisions or narrative directions.

This separation allows us to maintain fairness, credibility, and consistent journalistic ethics.

5. Commitment to Transparency

We will continue updating this page as the organization grows, ensuring readers always have clear insight into who we are and how we operate.

For questions or media inquiries, please contact:
📧 editor@timesofdubai.ae