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Mahmoud Ghazayel — Journalist & Fact Checker
Based in UAE · Open to Collaborations

Mahmoud Ghazayel

محمود غزيّل
Acting Head of Social Media 24.ae Media Studies

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 video.

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What I Do

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Fact Checking

Rapid Arabic fact-checking for viral claims, images, and video using OSINT, reverse search, and cross-source verification.

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News Editing

Acting Head of Social Media at 24.ae Media Studies — content strategy, social distribution, newsletters, and managing a team of correspondents.

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OSINT & Disinformation

Identifying foreign information manipulation (FIMI) in Arab media. Published exposés about false narratives disseminated in Arabic-speaking communities. Also worked on making AI tools better for news verification and detecting fake news and fake multimedia.

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Training & Workshops

Media literacy, verification, and cybersecurity workshops and trainings for universities, NGOs, and newsrooms — including Al Jazeera Institute and Lebanese University.

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Broadcasting

Daily radio segment "Fake Not Fake" — "كاذب مش كاذب" on VDL with Zaven Kouyoumdjian. Regular conference speaker on misinformation and digital journalism.

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Digital & AI Tools

Python scripting for multimedia newsgathering and AI-powered workflows for modern Arab newsrooms.

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Daily Videos

A daily short-form video — "كاذب مش كاذب" — tackling viral claims, digital myths, and media literacy in Arabic.

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Full playlist on YouTube → Instagram Reels → Facebook Group → TikTok →
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Work

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Publication

Finding the Truth Amongst the Fakes — Al Jazeera Media Institute
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Al Jazeera Media Institute · March 2017 · Co-Author

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.

PublisherAl Jazeera Media Institute
PublishedMarch 2017
LanguagesArabic & English
RoleCo-Author
A field manual for journalists working in the Arab world — built around real cases of misinformation and the tools needed to counter them.
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Experience

Newsrooms, broadcasters, and research organizations across Lebanon, the Gulf, and beyond.

24.ae Media Studies VDL Radio Siren Associates Samir Kassir Foundation Al Jazeera Institute Al Hayat UAE.Nation El-Nashra Future Movement
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Current
June 2024 → Now

24.ae — 24 Media Studies

Acting Head of Social Media

Directing social media optimization, content strategy, and digital brand presence. Python scripting for newsgathering and weekly newsletter pipeline.

March 2014 → June 2024

24.ae — 24 Media Studies

Editor

10 years producing Arabic content — from Political News Editor to Tech & Lifestyle section head, managing a team of 8.

Current
Sept 2020 → Now

VDL — Voice of Lebanon

Segment Presenter — "Fake Not Fake" · كاذب مش كاذب

Daily live radio segment debunking misinformation within the flagship morning show "Bonjourin ma3 Zaven" with Zaven Kouyoumdjian.

May 2023 → May 2024

Siren Associates

Fact Checking Consultant

Enhancing "Dalil," an AI platform combating misinformation, through methodology development and fact-checker empowerment.

Oct 2022 → Sept 2023

UAE.NATION

Script Writer

Writing verification scripts for a show focused on viral content across the GCC region.

July 2019 → May 2022

Samir Kassir Foundation

Disinformation Analyst

Identifying FIMI in Arab media and publishing exposés refuting distorted narratives targeting Arabic-speaking communities.

Feb 2013 → March 2014

Al Hayat Newspaper

Editor

Creating Arabic content under deadline, working with Editor-in-Chief on editorial strategy.

May 2012 → Feb 2013

El-Nashra Website

Arabic Content Creator

Finding stories and creating engaging content. Connecting with reporters and industry experts to report on the most compelling entertainment news.

Sept 2008 → May 2012

Almustaqbal / Future Movement

Editor / Journalist

Daily newspaper highlights, social media content, and video production for political events.