Welcome

Hi, I’m Mahmoud Ghazayel
a Journalist.

20+ years at the intersection of journalism and verification. From Lebanese newsrooms to pan-Arab broadcasting, fighting misinformation in Arabic media through reporting, research, and daily videos.

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.

the fruits of my labor

My portfolio

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

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