Bilal Abboud is a journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon.

Rania Abouzeid is a journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon.

* Focus on Middle Eastern politics and Defense issues
* International experience: CNN, APTN, NATO
* Bilingual (English-French)
* Previous experience: Executive producer and anchor of only English/French newscast in Lebanon, broadcast regionally and internationally (Future TV)
* Conducted over Read more150 interviews with prominent figures including French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius and singer Bryan Adams
* Co-creator, producer and presenter of the only current affairs show in French in Lebanon and the Middle East (in partnership with France 24)

Hamda Al-kofari is a journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon.
A journalist adept at reporting, writing, and event coverage. Proven ability to deliver engaging content with accuracy and timeliness. Passionate about uncovering stories and sharing diverse perspectives.

Farrah Zaine ALHACHEM is a journalist based in Paris, France.

TV Correspondent & Host  - Kuwait Television Channel I&II
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Read moreWriting and producing news segments in Arabic and English - Present 

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United Nations HQ – New York
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Journalist & War Reporter
The Middle East Reporter – Beirut Lebanon 11
An-Nahar Daily Newspaper – Beirut, Lebanon 06-08
Daily Tribune – Beirut, Lebanon 05-09
ALWatan Newspaper – Kuwait 09-12
ALQabas Kuwaiti newspaper Kuwait 11
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Founder and CEO
Prelude Magazine – New York 13- Present / ****** 
Violet Skye Films – Beirut 14- Present ****** 


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MFA in Film 
New York Film Academy 	  New York 13 
Lebanese American University                                                            Beirut   17 
Masters of Arts in International Affairs, Migration and Diplomacy, 
Lebanese American University 	    Beirut 09
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts, emphasis Journalism 


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•	Camera EOS 7D 1080p HD video recording with manual controls. 
•	Final Cut Pro Studio 7 and 10
•	Portable video tripod with Zoom Recorder H8N
•	Wireless Sennheiser Mic with Accessories 
•	GoPro Camera with accessories and Prime lenses.
•	10 filters, Diffusers and Lighting equipment

Finbar Anderson is a journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon.

New York Times Beirut Bureau Chief, covering Syria and the Middle East
Based in Beirut
Previously served as Middle East and Baghdad bureau chief for the Boston Globe
Reported in the USA for the New York Times, Boston Globe and Philadelphia Inquirer.
Covered Russia in the 90s for the Moscow Times

Ahmed Bayram is a writer based in the Middle East, with a vast experience in a range of countries and topics. Ahmed focuses on humanitarian issues, conflicts, global funding strategy, small businesses, natural and human-made crises and poverty. Ahmed has been to Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Iraq and Read morecan provide insight into any issues in the wider MENA region. Get in touch for a brainstorm.

I am a freelance journalist based in Beirut. Previously, I worked as a production assistant in CNN’s New York bureau. Previous employers/internships include CNN International’s UN Bureau, The Media Line’s Jerusalem Bureau, AlleyWire, and Movements.org.

I speak English fluently, and can get by in Read moreArabic, but cannot yet speak it fluently.

http://jimmydcarr.com/

Martin Chulov is the Guardian's Middle East correspondent. Winner of 2015 The Orwell Prize for Journalism and the Foreign Press Association (London) Journalist Of The Year and Feature Writer Of The Year.

I am available for comment on radio or TV, or coverage of developments in Qatar, having covered the country for a decade. See below for articles focused on Qatar. Business and energy, terrorist financing, money laundering, compliance as well as political-economy are particular specialisms.

Paul Read moreCochrane is a freelance journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, where he has lived since 2002. 
He has written for over 80 publications worldwide, covering business, media, politics and culture in the Middle East, East Africa and the Indian subcontinent. He has a particular specialism in compliance, financial crime, AML and CFT. He is also a media commentator, and has appeared on Canada's CTV, Press TV, Etejah TV, Future TV, Al Manar, Sahar TV and South Korea's TBS eFHM radio.
He was educated in Britain and the USA, and has a MA in Middle Eastern Studies from the American University in Beirut (AUB).

Nicole Di Ilio is a journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon.
Her work focuses on conflicts, radicalism, migrations, and marginalized groups. Her writing has appeared in Sky, Al Jazeera, Al Monitor, New Lines Magazine, VICE, among other publications. In recent years, she has been on the ground covering Read morethe war in eastern Ukraine, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the political and socioeconomic crisis in Lebanon, and religious extremism in Tunisia.

Michael Downey is a journalist, photographer and filmmaker focused on covering the Middle East. He covered the uprising in Egypt before moving to Lebanon to report on the refugee crisis, and conflict in Iraq, among other issues. His first work in the region was as a writer for the Middle East Read moreedition of Rolling Stone Magazine, after which he transitioned into photojournalism and film. He has photographed artists for Rolling Stone; produced and filmed short documentaries for Channel 4 U.K.; shot, edited, and produced stories for the BBC from Lebanon, Iraq and Turkey; and worked on various independent film projects and television series as director of photography.

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.

Dr. Dalia Ghanem is a resident scholar at the Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut, where her work examines political and extremist violence, radicalization, Islamism, and jihadism with an emphasis on Algeria. She also focuses on the participation of women in jihadist groups. Ghanem has been a Read moreguest speaker on these issues in various conferences and a regular commentator in different Arab and international print and audio-visual media.  

Ghanem was previously an El-Erian fellow at the Carnegie Middle East Center. Before joining Carnegie in 2013, she was a teaching associate at Williams College in Massachusetts, and she also served as a research assistant at the Center for Political Analysis and Regulation at the University of Versailles.

All her publications are available on : https://carnegie-mec.org/experts/904

fouad haidar-ahmad is a journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon.
1. Senior High School teacher in Lebanon 1973-1978
2. Industrial Training Center Bilingual Trainer at Saudi ARAMCO 1978-1990
3. Test writer and analyst at the Academic Curriculum/ Unit Testing Unit at Saudi ARAMCO 1991-1993
4. English Read moreCoordinator 1995-1998
5. General Coordination English Department at a chain of 20 schools 1998-2011
6. Senior translator analysis and search 2015-till present time

Mohamad Hijazi is a skilled journalist, videographer, and video editor who is passionate about storytelling. He specializes in visual storytelling and has a talent for capturing captivating visuals and delivering compelling narratives through different mediums.

As a journalist, Mohamad has a Read morenatural curiosity and a knack for uncovering hidden stories. He is dedicated to thorough research, fact-checking, and ethical reporting, ensuring the accuracy and trustworthiness of his pieces.

In videography, Mohamad brings stories to life using his creative lens. He excels in concept development, shooting, and post-production, engaging viewers on an emotional level.

As a video editor, Mohamad pays meticulous attention to detail and understands narrative structure. He skillfully transforms raw footage into polished masterpieces that leave a lasting impact.

With a diverse portfolio, Mohamad has collaborated with various clients and media outlets. His commitment to excellence and love for storytelling guarantees that projects exceed expectations.

Whether capturing events, conducting interviews, or editing videos, Mohamad consistently delivers high-quality content that informs, inspires, and captivates audiences worldwide.

Sara Hteit is a journalist.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoFTDUuZaOp0SLvUo014-ww?view_as=subscriber

Manal Ibrahim is a journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon.

Nivine Kassem is a journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon.

Yasmine Kattan is a journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon. "Passionate journalist with a knack for uncovering compelling stories. Proficient in research, interviewing, and crafting engaging narratives. Dedicated to delivering accurate and impactful news coverage."

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.

A media and communication activist since 2007 and a researcher in corporate and environmental communication, holding a Master’s degree in “Francophone Press” from the Lebanese University and completing a PhD degree in “Communication and Information”
Member of the Lebanese Press Editors Syndicate, Read morecommittee member of the Association of Media Graduates in Lebanon and manager of National Broadcasting Corporation’s news website
Contributed to the development of plans and strategies for electronic media in Lebanese ministries and governmental departments
Conducted personal experimental research on Twitter, based on the notion of “citizen journalism,” in order to objectively cover verified and fact-checked news related to the Lebanese context on social media platforms

Matthew Kynaston is a journalist / photojournalist based in Beirut, Lebanon.

Carol Malouf Khattab is a journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon.