Q: What are the subscription charges and the various packages available?
Package |
6 months
(1 month FREE) |
12 months
(2 months Free) |
| DAILY: Receive The Times from Monday to Saturday, and The Sunday Times |
AED 1,095 |
AED 2,190 |
| WEEKEND: Receive The Times on Friday and Saturday, and The Sunday Times |
AED 572 |
AED 1,145 |
| WEEKLY: Receive a weekly copy of The Sunday Times |
AED 312 |
AED 624 |
Q: How many days will it take to start receiving the papers once an order is placed?
Your request will be processed
within 48 hours and you will start receiving
your copies at your delivery address requested.
Note: Applies to all orders taken by 1pm. To subscribe call 800 THE-TIMES
| Call Day |
First Delivery |
| Saturday – Wednesday |
Allow 2 days
i.e. Call Saturday first delivery will
be Monday |
| Thursday |
Monday |
Q: What's the difference between subscribing and buying the papers from a retail outlet?
Retail Outlet -
Mon-Sat is
7AED per copy,
Sunday is 15AED per copy.
Subscribing you pay less and you even get it delivered free of cost to your door step.
Q: Is "The Times" a daily or weekly newspaper?
It is a daily newspaper printed and distributed 365 days a year in the Middle East. However The Sunday Times is a weekly paper and is published every Sunday.
Q: Do you have any special subscription packages?
Special subscription packages are available to the following members:
- Etihad guests - can enjoy rates up to 30% off the initial price when subscribing to the Times & The Sunday Times.
- Xing members - can enjoy rates up to 30% off the initial price when subscribing to the Times & The Sunday Times.
Q: How can I know more about these loyalty programs if I am not a member?
Q: How can I redeem or earn my points?
To redeem your miles or points you can book online at www.thetimesme.com
Call us at our direct Customer Service Department on 800 THE-TIMES or +971 4 364 2897 and quote your Etihad or Sirius membership number.
Q: What time would the paper be delivered in the morning to a residence & office?
- Residence door drop – from 7am
- Office – Between 7am to 9pm.
Q: What if I change my location is there a way to request delivery at the new address and what would be the cost?
Yes you can just call us 2 days in advance and request for a location shift and your papers would be delivered at the new location at no extra cost.
Note: Available only for long term changes i.e. permanent moving, YES we can change to within our distribution network.
Q: While I am traveling on vacation or on a business trip can I request to stop my paper delivery?
Yes you can just call us at 800 THE-TIMES or 04 364 2897 and request for a temporary stop 1 day in advance. You can stop your papers from 3 days to 6 months.
Q: Can I request for the papers to be delivered to a new location while I am on vacation or a business trip?
Yes you can request for a change in delivery location provided the vacation or business trip is for 1 month or more.
Note: The transfer can only be within the country that the subscription is currently in.
Q: I would like to subscribe to the papers but I want it delivered at my office is this possible? Can it be specially packaged and labeled with my name?
Yes we can deliver to your office and we can place it in a poly bag and label it so you always receive it.
Note: This is available as a special request and it only available for office deliveries. FREE OF CHARGE
Q: What are the various modes of payment for a subscription?
You can pay by CASH, CHEQUE, CREDIT CARD OR A BANK TRANSFER.
Please draw your cheque in favour of:
SAB Group FZ LLC-Media
Bank Transfer Details
A/C Number: 01-2776022-02
Standard Chartered Bank
Swift Code: SCBLAEADXXX
Q: If I pay by cheque or cash how is the payment completed?
We would arrange for a collection agent to come to your delivery address to collect the cash/cheque at no extra cost.
Q: I am leaving the country; will I receive a refund of my money once subscribed?
No the subscription payment is a non refundable amount. You can either transfer your subscription to someone else or if you're relocating to any of the countries we distribute in, we can start delivery there.
Q: Can my payment be picked up from my office address but the delivery address would be my residence?
Yes we can have your payment picked up from your company address and delivery done at your residence
Q: When would I receive a receipt once I have paid for the subscription?
Cash & Cheque - You would receive your receipt immediately when the agent collects.
Credit Card - You would receive your receipt once the card is charged.
Q: Is the subscription payment a prepaid payment or a post paid payment?
Subscription payments for individuals and companies are all prepaid payments but there is a grace period of 1 week to collect the cheque or cash from our side.
Q: Would I get a subscription ID when I enroll for a subscription?
No, at the moment we do not have subscription ID's . We are planning to have a loyalty program in the future so will update you soon once it is in place.
Q: Could I receive a trial copy at my office?
Please fax a letter to 04-3697593 or e mail subscribe@sab-media.com to try our two weeks trial or call 800 THE-TIMES.
Q: How do I place an order for a bulk subscription and what are the rates?
For bulk subscriptions please call our Head Office on 800 THE-TIMES or 04 364 2900 and speak with our Subscription Sales Manager, Herbert Penido or email subscribe@sab-media.com and we will contact you directly.
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