The National

Website & App

The National (www.thenational.ae) is the Middle East's leading English-language news service bring the latest news, opinion and features from the region and internationally.

Services:

Website & App UX/UI

Website & App UX/UI

Client:

ADMIC

ADMIC

Year:

2018

2018

The Challenge

The National News required a comprehensive digital evolution to secure its position as a leading global news authority. As the publication prepared for a new era of digital-first journalism, the objective was to modernize a legacy infrastructure to support high-velocity publishing while maintaining editorial prestige and high performance across all touchpoints.

Strategic Approach

  • Directed the transition to a mobile-first architecture to align with modern news consumption habits.

  • Developed a centralized Design System to unify the brand experience across Web, iOS, and Android.

  • Optimized typography and layouts for deep-focus reading, ensuring clarity and readability across devices.

  • Balanced monetization strategies with minimal user friction to protect engagement.

  • Engineered a scalable, flexible framework to accommodate high-volume content and future growth.

Product Impact

  • Delivered a high-performance, cross-platform news ecosystem bridging legacy journalism and modern digital consumption.

  • Enhanced content discoverability and user retention through intelligent recommendations and streamlined navigation.

  • Improved core web vitals, resulting in faster load times and smoother interactions.

  • Reinforced global brand authority by providing a cohesive and modern digital experience in 2018.

The Challenge

The National News required a comprehensive digital evolution to secure its position as a leading global news authority. As the publication prepared for a new era of digital-first journalism, the objective was to modernize a legacy infrastructure to support high-velocity publishing while maintaining editorial prestige and high performance across all touchpoints.

Strategic Approach

  • Directed the transition to a mobile-first architecture to align with modern news consumption habits.

  • Developed a centralized Design System to unify the brand experience across Web, iOS, and Android.

  • Optimized typography and layouts for deep-focus reading, ensuring clarity and readability across devices.

  • Balanced monetization strategies with minimal user friction to protect engagement.

  • Engineered a scalable, flexible framework to accommodate high-volume content and future growth.

Product Impact

  • Delivered a high-performance, cross-platform news ecosystem bridging legacy journalism and modern digital consumption.

  • Enhanced content discoverability and user retention through intelligent recommendations and streamlined navigation.

  • Improved core web vitals, resulting in faster load times and smoother interactions.

  • Reinforced global brand authority by providing a cohesive and modern digital experience in 2018.

Get in touch

Whether you are looking to define a new product vision, scale your digital ecosystem, or discuss a strategic partnership, I would love to hear from you.

Get in touch

Whether you are looking to define a new product vision, scale your digital ecosystem, or discuss a strategic partnership, I would love to hear from you.

Get in touch

Whether you are looking to define a new product vision, scale your digital ecosystem, or discuss a strategic partnership, I would love to hear from you.