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As-Safir

Articles

Syria's Economic Collapse

Article by Ziad Haidar
A study reveals $40 billion in economic losses as a result of Syria's war.
(REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi )
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The Muslim Brotherhood,
Syria and the Nile

Article by Mustafa al-Labbad
An analysis of Egypt’s Syria and Nile River policies.
(REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany)
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Iran Again Surprises
The Arab World

Article by Talal Salman
Following the election of moderate cleric Hassan Rouhani as president of Iran, the Arab states and Tehran must work to forge stronger ties to confront Israel and preserve common interests.
(REUTERS/Fars News/Seyed Hassan Mousavi)
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Arabism Outstrips Islam

Article by Talal Salman
With religion as a pretext, political Islam groups attempt to grasp power, sidelining the efforts of Arabism supporters to bring together the people of the region.
(REUTERS/Ammar Awad)
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New Algerian President Must Bring Political Change

Article by Al-Akhdar Ben Sheiba
While media rumors about Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s health condition grow, a change in president must be accompanied by a real political change within the system.
(REUTERS/Ramzi Boudina)
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Iran’s Presidential Candidates
Make Closing Arguments

Article by Mustafa al-Labbad
Before the mandatory electoral silence came into effect on Thursday and Friday, the six Iranian presidential candidates made their closing arguments to the Iranian voters.
(REUTERS/Yalda Moayeri )
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Hamas Fears Renewed Violence
In Lebanon’s Refugee Camps

Article by Elie Ferzli
Hamas is keeping its presence in Lebanon neutral, while Hezbollah’s involvement in Qusair has heightened concerns of a new war breaking out in Lebanon’s Palestinian refugee camps.
(REUTERS/Ali Hashisho)
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Lebanese Minister Reflects
On Political Deadlock

Article by Malak Oukeil
Lebanese Minister of Energy and Water Gebran Bassil discusses the latest political developments. 
(REUTERS/Sharif Karim )
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Syria War Turns to Homs

Article by Tarek al-Abed
Homs has again taken center stage in the Syria War.
(REUTERS/SANA)
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France, Saudi Arabia Increase
Syria Coordination Post-Qusair

Article by Mohammad Ballout
After the Syrian opposition’s defeat in Qusair, France and Saudi Arabia have started to assess the Syrian situation similarly, with a Saudi delegation meeting with French Foreign Ministry officials.
(REUTERS/Abderrahmane Mokhtari)
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Published: Beirut, Lebanon
Language: Arabic
Established: 1974
Published: Daily
Website: www.assafir.com

One of the leading Arabic language daily newspapers in Lebanon, As-Safir was established in 1974 by Talal Salman, who still serves as its editor-in-chief.

According to the paper, As-Safir is “the voice of the voiceless” and “the newspaper of the Lebanese in the Arab World and the newspaper of the Arabs in Lebanon.” As-Safir covers Lebanese, Arab and international news pertaining to Lebanon, the Middle East region and the Arab world, and covers politics, economy, culture, society, sports, environment, science and leisure.

As-Safir’s strength is in political analysis with an Arab nationalist slant, including frequent criticism of Western governments for their perceived neo-colonialist attitudes towards the countries and people of the Middle East.

In a very rare step for Lebanon and the Arab world, As-Safir opened its capital to investors in September 2011 up to a level of 49%. Levant Media S.A.L, the parent company of Al-Monitor, was the first company to acquire a stake, in a move to strengthen the paper’s position and help it expand its media operations.




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