Advertising & Partnerships

Advertise with Sharafi News

Premium display advertising and sponsorships for brands that want to reach global investors, professionals and decision-makers — with editorial independence guaranteed.

Reach a Global Investor Audience

Sharafi News is read by investors, financial professionals, founders and decision-makers who follow global markets, the Gulf economy, technology and world affairs. Our audience comes to us for clarity and context on the developments that move capital — a high-value environment for brands that want to be seen in the right context.

Whether you are a financial services firm, a technology company, a government agency or a consumer brand, we offer flexible, premium placements designed around your goals.

Our Advertising Products

Premium Display Advertising

High-visibility placements across our homepage, section pages and articles, in standard IAB formats:

  • Leaderboard (728×90) and responsive display units
  • Skyscraper and sidebar placements
  • Native-style placements in article streams
  • Mobile-optimized formats for our fastest-growing segment

Sponsorships

Longer-term, brand-aligned partnerships that integrate your brand with our content environment:

  • Section and newsletter sponsorships
  • Event and special-report sponsorships
  • Branded content produced to clear standards
  • Always clearly labeled as sponsored or brand content

Editorial Independence Is Non-Negotiable

Our relationship with advertisers is governed by one absolute rule: advertising never influences editorial content. This is not a slogan — it is the foundation of our credibility, and we are transparent about how we uphold it.

  • No editorial influence. Advertisers and sponsors have no role in story selection, reporting, ranking or presentation.
  • No paid editorial. We do not sell news coverage. Content that is paid for is clearly labeled as advertising, sponsored or brand content.
  • No conflicts of interest. Our journalists never accept gifts, payments or special treatment from subjects or advertisers.
  • Clear labeling. All commercial content is visibly identified so readers always know what is journalism and what is advertising.

Our commitment, in writing. This separation is documented in our editorial guidelines, which apply to the entire newsroom and every commercial partnership.

Our Advertising Standards

We maintain strict standards for the advertising we accept. Ads must be truthful, non-deceptive and appropriate for our audience. We do not accept advertising that is illegal, misleading or that makes unverifiable claims. We reserve the right to decline any placement that is incompatible with our editorial environment or that could damage reader trust.

Get Started

Interested in advertising or sponsorship with Sharafi News? Tell us about your brand and objectives — we’ll respond within 5 business days.

Email Our Sales Team