Hi, I’m Mahmoud Ghazayel
a
Journalist.
Fact Checker.
Father.
Daring Adventurer.
News Editor.
Trainer.
I'm a journalist and social entrepreneur originally from Lebanon, now based in the dynamic environment of the UAE. My hobbies revolve around two critical objectives: combating misinformation and bolstering cybersecurity.

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.
My portfolio

مهارات | مبادرات فردية تتصدى للأخبار الكاذبة حول كورونا
‘– An interview with Maharat Magazine on Mahmoud Ghazayel initiative to combat Fake News about COVID19
‘– An interview with Maharat Magazine on Mahmoud Ghazayel initiative to combat Fake News about COVID19
http://magazine.maharat-news.com/factcheckinginitiatives

العربي الجديد | “مومو”..خدعة أطلقها بالغون وصدقوها
‘– Article written by Omar Kaskas discussing the Momo craze
Finding the Truth Amongst the Fakes
This book was co-authored by Mahmoud Ghazayel. It focuses on newsgathering and news verification in the context of social media, a crucial topic in our modern age.
The book underscores the complex challenges in separating fact from fiction, especially on digital platforms. It also shares invaluable insights on the nuances unique to Arab newsrooms.
The book was published by Al Jazeera Media Institute in March 2017.
My Resume
Design Skill
Adobe Photoshop
Video Editing
AI (Content Creation)
CMS / WCM (WordPress, etc. )
Language Skill
Arabic
English
French
HTML
Full time
Editor
24 Media Studies
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
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
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 MovementCompile 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)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 organizationEnhance '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.NATIONWrite compelling and engaging scripts for a show focused on news verification for viral content in the GCC region.
Disinformation Analyst
Samir Kassir FoundationIdentify 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.

Master’s in Professional Journalism
Lebanese University

Bachelor's in Written Journalism
Lebanese Univeristy
Journalistic impact zone
Random Writings
Mexp Day 3: let’s make it 1+1=3

Mexp Day 3: let’s make it 1+1=3
It was a nice morning this day starting with a small fun “Good Morning” energizing game after breakfast.
Then it was mixing time, where all the project coordinators started to mix their projects with each other to created much better planned projects where some of the projects merged with others, specially where the nature of the projects are the same or where the number of the project coordinators are less than expected. But don’t worry our spirit just got higher after that and we were very excited to start the projects in the places that we are going to.
So we won’t go into the details right here, we want to leave you excited !! yeah evil right? Heh
Brief, the projects will be as following:
15 نصيحة لكي تكون مخابراتي ناجح

15 نصيحة لكي تكون مخابراتي ناجح
وَقَفَت على أطراف شارع المصارف، تنظر إلي بعينيها وكأنها تدرس كل تفاصيلي، قلت لنفسي “ممممم تبدو مهتمة بي وسهرة اليوم قد لا تكون موحشة”، ولكن بعد لحظات- وللأسف – اكتشفت أنها من جهاز الاستخبارات.
لم تكد لحظات صغيرة تمر حتى أصبحت عيني أداة لكشف عناصر الاستخباراتيّة التي تغلغلت بيننا في مظاهرة #لا_للتمديد عند ساحة النجمة، وسط بيروت، للتنديد بقرار التمديد لـ”128 حرامي” يقبعون داخل المجلس النيابي.
وربما حرصاً على أمن الدولة “المميز”، وجدت أنه من الأفضل التوجه إليها ببعض النصائح والإرشادات عن كيفية التصرف خلال المظاهرات بطريقة تمنع اكتشافهم.
1- يستحسن أن لا يترجل عنصر المخابرات من سيارة تابعة للقوى الأمنية أمام المتظاهرين مباشرة.
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من مطار رفيق الحريري الدولي إلى المركز الكشفي في روما
بعد التحضير لأكثر من شهر، صعدنا أنا وزميلتي فانيسا باسيل على مقاعد الطائرة التابعة للخطوط الإيطالية، منتدبين من قبل جمعية شباب الأمم المتحدة في بيروت، متجهين من بيروت إلى قلب روما. حطت الطائرة على الأراضي الإيطالية عند الساعة السابعة والنصف، وبدأت تجربتنا في التعرف والتجوال في الشوارع الإيطالية. لم يكن أحد من المنظمين الإيطاليين بإنتظارنا، فكان الأمر بمثابة التحدي يسمح لنا بالتعرف على الإيطاليين، وبداية التأقلم مع وضع أن لغتنا العربية يجب أن نضعها جانباً ونبدأ باستخدام اللغة الإنكليزية، مع الإنتباه أن ليس كل الإيطاليين يتكلمون تلك اللغة.