As-Safir
Articles
Syria's Economic Collapse
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The Muslim Brotherhood,
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| 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
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| 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
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New Algerian President Must Bring Political Change
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Iran’s Presidential Candidates
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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France, Saudi Arabia Increase
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| 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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About
| 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.
