Ophthalmologist Saleem Moopen is a busy man but he takes time out for Gulf News every morning.
He subscribed to the newspaper in 1998 and has stayed a loyal customer since then.
Moopen said: “What I like most about Gulf News is its layout and design. Some of its front pages on world events, like the Iraq War were unforgettable. I myself am seriously interested in photography and regularly contribute to the Gulf News reader photo feature. I am glad that the newspaper is publishing and giving boost to budding photographers in the UAE.”
The 54-year-old Sharjah resident who is in the habit of reading the physical newspaper has tried to pass this habit down to his two daughters. “I encourage them to read or at least go through the headlines of the physical newspaper, however, I must confess it’s not successful to the extent I wish.” Fortunately, hs wife shares his habit and not only reads the newspaper but also reads Friday, a weekly magazine published under the Gulf News banner.
Moopen goes through the entire newspaper, however, he does prefer the Middle East and World: India pages.
Like most people in his age group, Moopen likes to read the newspaper with a “hot cup of tea” and he said that it was a habit developed in his childhood. He said: “I am addicted to this format and my mind cannot be changed, no matter the online persuasions.”
