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Fatima Al Mahmoud

Fatima Al Mahmoud

Foreign Affairs Reporter
Abu Dhabi
Fatima Al Mahmoud is a Foreign Affairs Reporter at The National and a fellow with the Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Journalism Programme.

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Beirut port seen through smashed windows at St George Hospital. The August 4, 2020 explosion killed more than 200 people, injured thousands and upended lives. Photo: Getty Images
'No one gave me one dollar': Beirut businesses lament costs after port blast

Economic activity rebounding five years on, after business owners forced to fund repairs themselves

EconomyAugust 03, 2025
Grace Dergham draped in a Lebanese flag in Downtown Beirut in a public protest in 2019
Bittersweet: The Lebanese expats who left their hearts in Beirut

Deadly explosion was last straw for many amid compounding crises

MENAJuly 31, 2025
Drone footage shows the extent of the damage to the silos in Beirut port following the blast on August 4, 2020. Reuters
Special reportFive years after the port blast, Beirut's wounds remain unhealed

Much of the physical damage has been repaired - but closure remains elusive for people frustrated by delays in the investigation and unresolved questions of accountability

MENAJuly 30, 2025
Gaza famine gif 2
'Worst-case scenario': Famine unfolds in Gaza as war death toll crosses 60,000

Humanitarian organisations sound alarm following IPC report on acute hunger levels in the enclave after nearly 22 months of fighting

MENAJuly 29, 2025
Social media users have described the AI-generated Superman image of Donald Trump as 'embarrassing'. Photo: The White House
From Superman to Jedi: AI memes of Donald Trump shared by the White House

US President has been depicted as a superhero and king in AI-generated photos – attracting criticism from social media users

USJuly 11, 2025
A Palestinian woman comforts a child as casualties from an Israeli strike arrive at Al Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir Al Balah. Reuters
Gaza infant who had just uttered first words among dozens killed in strikes

His mother lies in hospital, critically injured and 'clutching his tiny shoe', Unicef says

MENAJuly 11, 2025
Hind Rajab was killed when Israeli forces fired on the car she was sheltering in. AFP
Hind Rajab, Gaza child killed by Israeli fire, gets Nobel Peace Prize nomination

Nomination was submitted by law professor in the US

MENAJuly 10, 2025
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said 'Israel prefers conflict over resolution'. AP
Araghchi insists Iran’s commitment to avoiding war not sign of weakness

Foreign Minister says Israel sabotaged nuclear talks but US can revive them

MENAJuly 09, 2025
For more than 600 consecutive days, Yusuke Furusawa, 49, has been protesting Israel's war on Gaza in the streets of Tokyo
InterviewFrom Tokyo to Gaza: One man's 600-day protest for Palestine

Yusuke Furusawa has spent nearly two years protesting in the heart of Tokyo against Israel’s war on Gaza

NewsJuly 08, 2025
The death toll continues to rise in Gaza. The UN and UK are among those to criticise aid distribution in the enclave. EPA
More than 160 NGOs call on Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to close

Hundreds have been killed seeking supplies at GHF-run sites

MENAJuly 01, 2025
Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid and Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani pose for a family photo with Arab leaders during the 34th Arab League Summit in Baghdad. Reuters
Artwork at Arab Summit shows beauty of Iraq's past and present

The work, created by Ahmad Hussein El Zaim, has been hanging in the presidential palace in Baghdad for years

MENAMay 17, 2025
Millions of Sudanese people have been displaced from their homes due to a conflict now in its third year. EPA
InterviewFunding for Sudan almost 90% short of target, warns UNHCR official

Mamadou Dian Balde tells The National beleaguered country needs ‘more solidarity than ever’

MENAMay 09, 2025
The outdoor seating at Meat the Fish offers waterfront views, while indoors is a cool, minimalist and inviting space. Fatima Al Mahmoud / The National
Restaurant of the weekBeirut's Meat the Fish brings familiar flavours to Dubai

Tucked along the picturesque promenade of Marsa Al Arab, Lebanese eatery retains its signature charm in the Emirates

FoodMay 02, 2025
Seoul's popular Myeongdong Street offers dining options for Muslim visitors. Fatima Al Mahmoud / The National
How Seoul's most popular street market is welcoming Muslim tourists

Since 2016, South Korean officials have taken measures to tap into the halal tourism market

AsiaApril 18, 2025
The Handam Coastal Walk at Jeju Island. Fatima Al Mahmoud / The National
Postcard from Jeju: From volcanic origins to a visionary future

South Korean island famed for cultural heritage and natural wonders has now become known for its clean-energy revolution and space ambitions

AsiaApril 04, 2025
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