Ali Sayyar

Ali Sayyar (1926–October 2019) was a veteran Bahraini journalist who founded and edited a newspaper, Al Qafilah, and a magazine, Sada Al Osbou. He was one of the founding fathers of the Bahraini press.

Early life and education Sayyar was born in 1926 in Bahrain. His father was Abdullah Sayar. Next he founded and served as the editor-in-chief of Al Qafilah (Arabic: The Caravan), its successor Al Watan (Arabic: The Homeland) and Sada Al Osbou magazine (1969–1999). The same year he began to work at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor in Kuwait.

Later he worked for Akhbar Al Khaleej, a Bahraini newspaper, as a columnist. Sayyar was the honorary member of the Bahraini Journalists Association.

Death and legacy Sayyar died in October 2019.