'The Opinion'), which was published as Al Rai Alaam (Arabic: الرأي العام, lit.
[1] According to a 2007 survey by the Washington-based Intermedia group, Al Rai ranked one among Kuwaiti newspapers for the fifth year in a row.
The newspaper is known for generally supporting the Kuwaiti government and ruling family.
[3] In 2004, Al Rai launched a satellite TV, Al Rai TV, which merged with the newspaper to create the Alrai Media Group.
The paper's online version was the eighth most visited website for 2010 in the Middle East and North Africa.