SMEX | COVID-19 Fake News in Lebanon: Who Is Responsible?
‘– An article tackling the chaos of COVID-19 misinformation in Lebanon
Features
What I Do
News Editor
Crafting headlines sharper than a katana and weaving stories more gripping than a thriller - I'm the editorial maestro who turns words into weapons of mass engagement
Translator
Fluent in the universal languages of news: bridging worlds with seamless translations from diverse languages to Arabic or English. Breaking barriers, one headline at a time.
Fact Checker
Dispelling fake news faster than a rumor can spread in a crowded room – I'm the Arabic fact-checking maestro, revealing truth in a world of fiction.
Trainer
Unleashing potential, one power-packed session at a time. I charge up minds and ignite transformations with electrifying content that sparks action!
Researcher
Master of the digital jungle, wielding Google like a mighty sword to cut through the thicket of ignorance and unearth the hidden treasures of knowledge.
Public Speaker
Crafting slideshows symphonies that orchestrate understanding and elevate ideas, I transform information into captivating journeys. Minds are enlightened and perceptions reshaped.
كاذب مش كاذب
A daily Arabic-language short tackling viral claims, digital myths, and media literacy — broadcast live on VDL Radio and published every day across all platforms. New episode every weekday.
Publication
Finding the Truth Amongst the Fakes
A practical guide to newsgathering and news verification in the social media era. Co-authored for the Al Jazeera Media Institute, it addresses the unique pressures facing Arab newsrooms navigating a landscape of viral misinformation — from source verification and image authentication to platform-specific hoaxes and coordinated manipulation campaigns.
25+ Years of Experience
My Resume
Full time
Acting Head of Digital
24 Media Studies
June 2024 - Current
Direct social media optimization, website updates, and content strategies to boost engagement while ensuring compliance.
Innovate solutions to overcome social media restrictions and enhance brand presence.
Oversee social media content distribution & produce a weekly newsletter (Brevo, MailChimp).
Develop Python scripts for multimedia newsgathering and publishing.
Editor
24 Media Studies
March 2014 – Current
Create interesting Arabic news content and offer translation services, even under tight deadlines.
Assess and suggest improvements for online usability.
Help create short videos and infographics.
Transitioned from being a Political News Editor (March 2014 to December 2022) to managing a team of 10 correspondents and overseeing the "tech & lifestyle" section.
Editor
Al Hayat Newspaper
February 2013 – March 2014
Worked with the Editor-in-Chief to match content with the editorial strategy.
Published large amounts of content quickly.
Worked in a team to create content for Arabic audiences.
Made unique, top-notch Arabic content that grabbed audience attention on different platforms.
Reporter / Editor
El Nashra
May 2012 – February 2013
Discovering stories and crafting interesting content.
Building relationships with reporters and industry experts to cover the most captivating news,
Utilizing effective management skills to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Editor / Journalist
Almustaqbal / Future Movement
Sep 2008 – May 2012
Compile newspaper highlights for party leaders daily. Manage social media presence by creating engaging content and shaping the party's story. Produce videos for political events and manage interactions with local media reporters.
Freelance / Part time
Segment Presenter
VDL (صوت كل لبنان)
Sept 2020 – Current
Present a daily segment titled “Fake Not Fake” that tackles false information being shared among Lebanese, part of the “بونجورين مع زافين” radio program with radio host Zaven Kouyoumdjian.
Fact Checking Consultant
Siren Associates organization
May 2023 –
Enhance 'Dalil', Siren's AI platform fighting misinformation, by providing training, communication aid, and digital advancements. Empower fact-checkers with tools and resources for accurate information verification.
Script Writer
UAE.NATION
Oct 2022 – Sep 2023
Write compelling and engaging scripts for a show focused on news verification for viral content in the GCC region.
Disinformation Analyst
Samir Kassir Foundation
July 19 - May 22
Identify and analyze key messages presenting partial, distorted, or false views or interpretation and spreading disinformation. Publishing of exposé refuting any foreign information manipulation & interference (FIMI) detected in the Arab region.
2009 - Incomplete
Master’s in Professional Journalism
Lebanese University
2005- 2009
Bachelor's in Written Journalism
Lebanese Univeristy
My professional background
