Patricia Khoder is a highly experienced journalist. She is passionate about the everyday stories of real people caught up in the events of the Middle East and complex interrelationship between local and international institutions and politics that impact on their lives. 
Born in Beirut, Patricia Read moreKhoder worked for many years as journalist and reporter at L'Orient-Le Jour, the only French-language daily in the Middle East. She is now a freelance journalist for regional and international media items.

Allyson Portee is a journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon.

Jacob Russell is a freelance writer, photographer and video journalist based in the Middle East. He trained as a press photographer in the UK and then moved to Iraqi Kurdistan to become picture editor and trainer at Metrography, Iraq's first photo agency. There he mentored Iraqi photographers and Read moreworked to raise the profile of Iraqi photojournalism on the international stage.

As a freelancer Jacob covered the rise and eventual military defeat of the Islamic State in Iraq and the changing fortunes of Iraqi Kurdistan. He is now based in Lebanon from where he continues to cover the Middle East and further afield. He specialises in reporting on the use of cryptocurrency and blockchain in fragile economies.

Jacob is also a regular collaborator with Raw Music International, making short films focusing on music in changing places. With RMI he has produced films from Iraq, Myanmar, Ukraine and Mongolia.

His work has been published in the Guardian, Le Monde, Der Spiegel, Neon Magazine, Neue Zurcher Zeitung, Die Zeit and CNN, amongst others. His video work has appeared on NBC.com and Time.com and he has also published written work in Der Spiegel, Al Jazeera English and Roads & Kingdoms.

George Eid is a Senior correspondent/ Media Trainer based between dubai and Beirut.

 A Multilingual( Arabic, English, French, German, Greek) correspondent, anchor and Documentary producer, worked for several outlets including, Voice of Lebanon and Sky News Arabia (Abu Dhabi). Currently the Head Read moreof News Operations/ Senior Correspondent at MTV Lebanon news. He is also the middle east correspondent of the 75 years old English Newspaper Cyprus Mail since August 2020.
He Reported on several humanitarian and sociopolitical issues and was known to tackle taboo and delicate subjects. Eid was among the first teams to enter Aleppo as a reporter with Sky news Arabia in 2012 to cover the Syrian war from a humanitarian perspective. Holder of a Master's degree in marketing media and management from Sorbonne IV in 2014.  
A university lecturer at Notre Dame university, USJ, ALAC in addition to being a coach and trainer/consultant in communication/media/personal branding and journalism.  The producer of the first documentary about the Greeks of Lebanon Kalimera Men Beirut,[1] which was first shown in March 2017 and was selected for screening in 8 International festival. Earning the 1st prize in Amorgos Film Festival.

Clara Nabaa is a freelance Lebanese journalist with 5 years of experience. She currently lives in Beirut, Lebanon. She has a strong interest in human rights and justice issues. Clara had written for several online platforms. She is motivated by the challenge of learning new things. Clara finds Read moreinspiration in nature, music, and reading.

Hediye Levent | Freelance Journalist With over two decades of experience in journalism, I have been extensively covering the Middle East since 2003. From 2008 to 2021, I was based in Syria, Lebanon and Iraq, providing in-depth coverage of the region's complex developments. Currently, I reside in Read moreAnkara, Turkey, but I will be relocating to Lebanon for a three-month assignment starting August 21st. I am available for freelance opportunities in Lebanon. For inquiries, please feel free to contact me.

I’m Mariam Chehab, a Lebanese journalist with over a decade of experience in the industry. I graduated in 2010 and have since built a solid career in journalism and writing. For the past six years, I've been working at Euronews, a worldwide news channel. During my time at Euronews, I've conducted Read morenumerous interviews and contributed extensively to our coverage. My passion for journalism drives me to engage deeply with my subjects and deliver insightful stories.

A content manager and filmmaker with a rich portfolio of work aired or published on leading Platforms such as Aljazeera, Araby Tv, Cnn Arabic, The Independent Arabia, and Vice Arabia. Launched and managed a successful production house, contributing significantly to the Arab Scientific Journalism Read moreForum. An award-winning journalist with a strong background in organizational psychology, holding a Master's degree with honors. Expert in producing precise, research-based content, building and managing teams and a recognized ambassador for cross-border media and new technology.