# The National - UAE, World News

> Latest news, features & opinions from the UAE, Middle East and around the world

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.the.national](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.the.national)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.the.national`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** The National
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 325,528
- **Rating:** 4.53 / 5 (557 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.1.11
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-25
- **First published:** 2017-09-11
- **Publisher country:** AE
- **Size:** 67 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.the.national)
- **Website:** [https://www.thenationalnews.com](https://www.thenationalnews.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.thenationalnews.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.thenationalnews.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The National app delivers top stories and breaking news across the UAE, Middle East, and around the globe. Offering dedicated UAE and International editions, it ensures you receive quality journalism tailored to your interests. The app covers a broad spectrum of topics including business, politics, sports, health, lifestyle, and more. Key features include real-time news alerts, audio stories, podcasts, interactive content, and an ad-free reading experience.

Designed for seamless access, The National app allows users to save articles, listen to popular podcasts like "Trending Middle East" and "Business Extra", and share content easily on social platforms. Whether you're looking for deep analysis or quick news updates, this app provides a comprehensive and engaging news experience.

## Rankings

- #124,935 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `com.the.national.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.the.national.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Overall, users praise The National app for timely news, a clean design, and ease of use, with a broad range of topics and features like audio. The drawbacks cited are scattered and not consistently reported across reviews, including readability/typography issues, bookmarking and layout frustrations, sporadic push notification problems, and increased data use after recent UI changes. The app is viewed as current and useful, but these UX and performance glitches are the main areas for improvement.

### Pros

- Up-to-date/current UAE and world news coverage
- Easy to use interface with fast performance and good design
- Broad range of topics and fresh perspectives
- Audio assistance for accessibility
- Useful for English language learners / improving English

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.the.national)