Editorial Policy

Storytellers from all walks of life have come together to represent one concept: progress and social change. To have Qatar as our home. The Phoenix has found itself on the crossroads between traditional and modern media. Not only this, we witness Qatar transform itself into a modern hub of economic and cultural progress.

To be able to tell stories in such a dynamic environment, The Phoenix stands by a principle that encourages storytellers to be authentic in search of their sources, to distinguish between newsworthy and implausible content and, most importantly, to bring forth stories that reshape the perspective of the Qatari population.

 Our code of conduct revolves around gathering trustworthy sources and showcasing Qatar as its people see their Nation. While understanding both the opportunities and limitations of living in a globalized world, we strive to forge a bond with our readers based on authenticity and representation.

Above all, The Phoenix, as an organization hopes to publish content that supports the growing liberty of media in Qatar and participates in its transformational journey. 

 

Why “The Phoenix”?

The majestic Phoenix bird represents transformation, rebirth, and renewal. In our perspective, an immortal creature continually rising from the ashes represents the media landscape because it is on its way to transforming the way we perceive information, in spite of its challenges. Similarly, Qatar, as a nation, is in the process of renewing itself into a platform for the international community. With two major entities going through their processes of change, we as journalists, aim to cover these stories and witness the transformation.

Therefore, the title of our news agency, The Phoenix is synonymous with constant change.

Meet the team:

The Editorial Team

Sahar Bou Hamdan

Editor

A Lebanese/Venezuelan journalist that idolizes social activities, especially those that advocate human rights. With her interest in learning new languages, Sahar aims to disclose stories all around this digital world.

Tayyaba Imran

Sub-Editor

All the way from Pakistan, Tayyaba is interested in the juxtaposition of media and politics. With her love of storytelling, Tayyaba is keen to experience the opportunities our global community has to offer.

Shahan Ejaz

Sub-Editor

A true journalist at heart, Shahan hails from the capital of Pakistan. With his interest in social aspects, Shahan aims to represent unheard voices, cultures, and experiences.

Data Storytellers

Lena Al-Homoud

Coming from Jordan, Lena is equally interested in studying Doha’s political system and analyzing its strengths, shortcomings and people’s perceptions of it.

Fatma Oueslati

Fatma, from Tunisia, aims to uncover stories about diverse societies. She is mostly interested in examining the education system in Qatar.

Instagram Storytellers

Dana Hayek

A true Jordanian journalist, Dana, is intrigued by the power of social media. By posting on numerous media platforms, she aims to reveal the humanitarian side of every story.

Abdullah Imran Qureshi

Coming from Pakistan, Abdullah captures prominent shots as a way to tell stories. By photographing, he encapsulates experiences and shares it with the community.

Interactive Storytellers

Ghada Alreasi

Having lived in Qatar for 18 years, Ghada unveils the positive and the negative sides of every story. Her goal is to disclose geographical news by utilizing graphics and visuals.

Habiba Abdelhamid

 Coming from Egypt, Habiba aims to debate about political concepts and provide relevant solutions. She hopes to bring change to this complex world.

Podcasters

Asmae Nakib

 

Coming from Morocco, Asmae is highly interested in public speaking. She aspires to conduct research, write and speak about all types of stories.

Jiwon Seo

All the way from South Korea, Jiwon wishes to be one step closer to exploring different cultures and ideas while working with people from all over the world.

Vox Pops

Abdullah Imran Tahir

Tahir, a Pakistani storyteller, goes around the streets of Doha for Vox Pops. With his interest in political and economical debates, Abdullah aims to find solutions to major conflicts.

Majd Haikal

A passionate Palestinian journalist who is interested in voicing the unheard. Because of her curiosity, Majd aims to uncover stories about the Palestinian struggles.