Our mission
Our mission is to deliver accurate, comprehensive, and thought-provoking news that empowers our readers to make informed decisions and engage with the world around them.
Our Journey
From Vision to Voice
How a small group of journalists in a coffee shop built a newsroom read in more than 150 countries.
Our story
Zawiyat Al Khabar began in 2015 at a corner table in a coffee shop in Jabal Al Weibdeh, where four journalists met after their shifts to talk about the stories they never had room to tell. They wanted news that gave readers the facts first, and then the context to understand them.
The first site went live that autumn with a handful of health and politics stories. Our founding editor, Maya Ezzeddine, set two rules that still guide the newsroom: every number needs a source, and every story should answer the question “what does this mean for me?”
Today our team in Amman covers health, politics, business, science, world news, sport and the arts, and tips from our readers still shape much of what we report.
- Monthly readers
- 500,000
- Newsletter subscribers
- 100,000+
- Articles published
- 10,000+
- Countries with readers
- 150+
Our thoughts
Mission and vision
Our vision
Our vision is to become a leading platform that connects diverse communities through insightful journalism, fostering understanding and driving positive change globally.
What we believe
Our values
Integrity
We uphold the highest standards of journalistic ethics and integrity.
Transparency
We are committed to transparency in our reporting processes.
Inclusivity
We believe in amplifying diverse voices and fostering an inclusive community.
Innovation
We embrace new tech and storytelling to enhance our readers' experience.
Our people
The newsroom
Maya Ezzeddine
Editor-in-Chief
Co-founded Zawiyat Al Khabar in 2015 and leads the newsroom's politics and world coverage.
Tarek Nassar
Senior Reporter
Covers business, technology, science and sport, with a soft spot for Olympic cycling.
Bushra Ramadan
Features Writer
Writes long-form features on health, culture and the arts.
I read Zawiyat Al Khabar with my morning coffee. The health and science pieces explain the research without the hype, and I always know where a number comes from.— Jana Rayyes, Teacher, Zarqa