“The dedication and commitment that is allocated by Ma’an Network into the field of media ultimately resulted in a great leap forward in promoting the freedom of the media in Palestine. This inevitably generated an effective tool not only for the Palestinians in Palestine, but also for the Palestinian in the Diaspora, and to the international community as a whole. The timely and comprehensive coverage of news and activities is greatly appreciated. An essential point to bring up is that Ma’an News coverage is done in the three languages of English, Arabic and Hebrew. This allows Israelis to be able to receive news information from a Palestinian perspective, which is rare in the Israeli media. I also commend the fact that Ma’an News Agency follows not only political issues, but also follows social and community activities.”

Mustafa Barghouti, Founder of the Union of Palestinian Medical Relief Committees and the Palestinian National Initiative, April 2010

“This news agency in Bethlehem has brought together a lot of people from varied backgrounds to produce great news that I follow all the time on the web”

“One of the most respected news agencies based in the West Bank”

“One of the reasons I go to Ma’an News online is that I think the reporting is very objective and objectivity is not something we see a lot when we’re talking about the Middle East.”

“One of the most objective news agencies in the Middle East that covers both sides [of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict], and I believe very fairly”

Ray Hanania, Arab-American journalist, 18 January 2010

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 “Throughout its implementation of the programs that we funded in the past year, Ma'an Network has demonstrated professionalism and creativity. We hope that Ma'an Network and the Palestinian media in general will continue to develop at all levels to serve the Palestinian people. “ 

European Commission, Shadi Othman, Communication and Information Officer, February 2010
European Commission Technical Assistance Office for the West Bank and Gaza Strip

“Without reservation, I would say that Raed Othman, who has built Ma'an from scratch against tremendous obstacles, is the most successful social entrepreneur in Palestine.”

John Marks, Search for Common Ground President, February 2010

“Ma’an is an establishment that we are proud of as Palestinians, as Arabs, regionally, and internationally. The PA is ready to accept your opinions, suggestions and criticism which we take seriously.”

Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad

“I am unsure how long this website has been active but I would like to thank you; not only for real up to the second news on Palestine but for real informative news, not opinions as others do consider to be real news…”

Example audience feedback, March 2010