The Faharas.net editorial team is a global network of editors, writers, translators, and fact-checkers committed to factual accuracy and transparency. Every article passes through a rigorous five-stage human review process that includes intake and initial processing, human content creation, technical support with limited AI assistance, two-pass verification, and publication with clear labeling.
Founded by Engr. Audai Mousa on September 14, 2019, Faharas operates as an independent, volunteer-driven editorial project without corporate ownership, paywalls, or sponsored content. Our core mission is “Global News. Human Checked. Transparent to Trust.” Contributors and editors work collaboratively across different countries and languages with one shared goal: to make verified information accessible to everyone.
Faharas Statistics:
- Monitoring 500+ trusted global sources.
- Covering 195 countries worldwide.
- Published 10M+ articles to date.
- Maintaining 96% accuracy through rigorous verification.
Our Editorial Process
At Faharas, every article undergoes a comprehensive five-stage editorial process:
Phase 1: Intake and Initial Processing
- Source collection from vetted outlets.
- Duplicate detection and merging.
- Initial triage and categorization.
- Source verification.
Phase 2: Human Content Creation
- Editor assignment based on expertise.
- Source analysis and content creation.
- Original summaries in accessible language.
- Proper attribution protocols.
Phase 3: Technical Support and AI Assistance
- Limited AI functions for technical support only.
- Prohibited from content creation or editorial decisions.
- Human oversight of all AI-processed content.
Phase 4: Two-Pass Verification System
- Primary verification with evidence assembly.
- Secondary verification by independent editor.
- Dispute resolution process.
Phase 5: Publication and Labeling
- Workflow status assignment (Not Checked, In Progress, Partially Verified, Verified, Unverifiable)
- Verdict classification (True, False, Misleading, Selective, Exaggerated, Satire, Myth)
Editorial Board
Our editorial direction is guided by a dedicated team of professionals who uphold our commitment to accuracy, neutrality, and transparency across all operations. They are the stewards of our mission, ensuring that every piece of content reflects the core values of Faharas.net.
Engr. Audai Mousa
Founder and Publisher
As the founder of Faharas.net, Engr. Audai Mousa established the platform’s core mission: “Global News. Human Checked. Transparent to Trust.” An architectural engineer, web developer, and SEO specialist based in Dubai, he is the steward of our editorial independence. He ensures our standards and workflows remain uncompromised, free from external influence, and dedicated solely to the public’s right to verified information.
Howayda Sayed
Managing Editor, Arabic Division
Leading our Arabic division, Howayda ensures that our commitment to factual accuracy and transparent sourcing is perfectly maintained across languages. She upholds the highest standards of translation integrity and editorial structure, guaranteeing a consistent and reliable experience for our Arabic-speaking audience while preserving cultural and contextual nuance.
Kamar Mahmoud
Managing Editor, English Division
Kamar orchestrates the English-language newsroom, managing the flow of content from contributor to publication. She is the final guardian of quality and consistency, ensuring every article meets Faharas’s rigorous standards for accuracy, clarity, and sourcing before it reaches our readers. Her role is critical in maintaining the seamless operation of our human-centric editorial process.
Sabrin Elhawary
Managing Editor, Fact-Checking Unit
Sabrin is at the heart of our verification process, leading the team that upholds our “Human Checked” promise. She oversees the meticulous fact-checking of all claims, manages our transparent classification system, and ensures that our evidence logs are thorough and accessible. Her work embodies our core principle of accountability through transparency.
Dr. Nodin Laramie
Editorial Policy Advisor
Dr. Laramie serves as our ethical compass, advising on complex issues of journalistic ethics, verification methodologies, and international compliance. His expertise ensures that our editorial policies evolve to meet global standards while remaining true to our founding principles of neutrality, integrity, and independence.
Editorial Leadership
Steering our global coverage is a dedicated team of editorial leaders, each a specialist in their domain. They ensure that every report not only meets our rigorous standards for accuracy and clarity but also provides insightful context for our readers.
Sophia Clarke
Section Editor, Entertainment News (London, United Kingdom)
Sophia orchestrates our coverage of the global entertainment landscape, from film and television to the evolving world of digital media. Based in London, she curates contributor assignments and champions factual accuracy, ensuring our cultural reporting is both insightful and meticulously verified.
Emily Johnson
Section Editor, U.S. News (Washington, D.C., United States)
From the nation’s capital, Emily directs our coverage of U.S. national affairs and policy. She leads a network of regional correspondents, providing critical oversight to ensure all sourced material is rigorously vetted and contextualized before it reaches our readers.
Rachel Patel
Section Editor, Business News (New York, United States)
Rachel navigates the fast-paced world of business and finance from New York. Her editorship spans markets, trade, and industry analysis, where she is the guardian of clarity, factual precision, and a consistent, authoritative tone across all business reports.
Sam Gupta
Section Editor, Sports News (New Delhi, India)
Sam coordinates the dynamic, global rhythm of our sports coverage. Operating from New Delhi, he manages contributor workflows for major international events and meticulously reviews game reports, performance summaries, and data-driven features to bring our readers the most accurate and engaging sports journalism.
Luca Fischer
Technology Editor (New York, United States)
Luca spearheads our coverage of the rapidly evolving technology sector. His focus includes emerging technologies, the startup ecosystem, and digital policy, where he applies a keen eye for technical accuracy and broad context to make complex global developments accessible to all.
Alex Chen
Editor, Technology and Innovation (California, United States)
Based in California’s innovation hub, Alex curates our forward-looking reporting on science and technology. He specializes in topics like AI, sustainability, and cutting-edge research, collaborating closely with contributors to produce verified analysis and explanatory features that demystify the future.
Fact-Checking and Copy Desk
At the heart of our commitment to “Transparent to Trust” lies our Fact-Checking and Copy Desk. This global team of specialists serves as the final guardians of accuracy, clarity, and consistency, ensuring every article meets our exacting standards before publication.
Abeer Al-Bahri
Lead Fact Checker – Cairo, Egypt
As our lead verifier, Abeer orchestrates the final, critical review of all data, dates, and claims. She maintains the master verification log and oversees the meticulous evidence-tracking system that underpins the integrity of every story.
Zenith Stark
Fact Checker – Madrid, Spain
Zenith scrutinizes source materials to ensure every citation is correct, complete, and easily traceable. He provides the editorial board with daily verification updates and is instrumental in our classification review process.
Shams Al-Layl
Fact Checker – United Arab Emirates
Shams champions accuracy in our Arabic and bilingual reports. Her focus is twofold: maintaining translation consistency and upholding factual integrity within our regional coverage.
Nujoom Al-Sabah
Copy Editor – Saudi Arabia
Working across our multilingual content, Nujoom sculpts the language for optimal readability. She refines grammar, formatting, and structure to ensure every article adheres to Faharas’ standards for clarity and accessibility.
Orion Drake
Copy Editor – Bangladesh
Orion conducts the final text review for all English-language stories. His meticulous eye checks bylines, metadata, and citation formatting, providing the final stamp of approval before publication.
Vesper Quill
Proof and Style Reviewer – Pakistan
Vesper is the custodian of our internal style guides. She ensures headline and summary consistency and works closely with section editors to maintain a uniform tone and structure across the entire platform.
Sectional Editing Team
Our Sectional Editing Team is composed of dedicated professionals who lead our coverage across key domains. Each editor brings deep expertise and a sharp editorial eye to their respective field, ensuring that our reporting is insightful, accurate, and engaging for our diverse audience.
Nora Elbridge
World Editor
Nora oversees our World section, delivering in-depth coverage of global events with clarity and context. Her international perspective and commitment to comprehensive reporting ensure that readers stay informed on critical developments across continents.
Marcus Denvor
Business Editor
Marcus leads our Business desk, providing sharp analysis and updates on markets, finance, and corporate affairs. His expertise transforms complex economic data into accessible, relevant stories for our professional and general readers.
Tyler Grevson
Sports News Editor
Tyler heads our Sports News section, capturing the excitement and drama of athletic competition worldwide. His dynamic reporting and deep knowledge of sports bring fans closer to the games, teams, and athletes they follow.
Elena Voren
Tech Editor
Elena guides our Technology coverage, translating emerging innovations and industry trends into clear, compelling narratives. Her reporting bridges the gap between the tech community and the broader public, making the future understandable today.
Riley Korrin
Entertainment Editor
Riley curates our Entertainment section, offering fresh coverage of film, television, music, and celebrity culture. With a keen eye for emerging trends and a talent for engaging storytelling, she keeps our audience entertained and informed.
Contributors and Correspondents
Faharas is powered by a diverse network of independent contributors and correspondents stationed around the globe. These professionals are the foundation of our on-the-ground reporting, each bringing specialized expertise to their respective fields. Every contributor is trained in and adheres to the Faharas editorial standards, producing verified, human-edited summaries that prioritize accuracy and source transparency.
Business & Finance
| Name | Based In | Focus Area |
|---|---|---|
| Dorian Vance | Macon, Georgia | Logistics, manufacturing, and supply chain |
| Emerson Quade | Lynchburg, Virginia | Startup ecosystems and market economics |
| Everett Donnelly | Zanesville, Ohio | Community banking and small business finance |
| Lennox Carver | Fargo, North Dakota | Commodities and agricultural markets |
Technology & Innovation
| Name | Based In | Focus Area |
|---|---|---|
| Corin Staley | Las Cruces, New Mexico | Open-source software and data transparency |
| Damian Quenton | Huntsville, Alabama | Aerospace, space policy, and defense technology |
| Orion Ridgely | St. George, Utah | Consumer security and digital privacy |
| Wesley Draven | Lubbock, Texas | Cloud computing and IT infrastructure |
Sports
| Name | Based In | Focus Area |
|---|---|---|
| Briggs Ellison | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Local and collegiate athletics |
| Cyrus Fenwick | Lake Charles, Louisiana | College baseball and Gulf South athletics |
| Harlan Voss | Eau Claire, Wisconsin | Basketball analytics and collegiate sports |
| Sterling Halford | Bowling Green, Kentucky | SEC basketball and motorsports |
Global Affairs & International
| Name | Based In | Focus Area |
|---|---|---|
| Alaric Gentry | Columbia, Missouri | Investigative journalism: cross-border corruption |
| Colby Marston | Kearney, Nebraska | Trade policy and international migration |
| Cortland Mayhew | Scranton, Pennsylvania | Eastern European politics and elections |
| Magnus Piercefield | Spartanburg, South Carolina | International trade and global development |
Culture, Science & Environment
| Name | Based In | Focus Area |
|---|---|---|
| Huxley Brandt | Medford, Oregon | Digital entertainment, streaming, and gaming |
| Lucian Parsons | Pueblo, Colorado | Independent film and streaming media |
| Zane Barlow | Auburn, Maine | Climate science and sustainable energy |
Coverage Areas
Faharas provides comprehensive coverage across seven primary content sections:
- World News: International developments, diplomatic relations, global conflicts
- Business: Corporate developments, market trends, economic policies
- Sports: Professional and amateur sporting events, athlete profiles
- Technology: Innovations, product launches, tech policy
- Entertainment: Film, television, music, gaming, and cultural events
- Health: Medical breakthroughs, public health policies, wellness trends
- Science: Research findings, scientific discoveries, space exploration
Regional Classification:
- Americas: North, Central, and South American countries
- EMEA: Europe, Middle East, and Africa
- APAC: Asia-Pacific region
- GLB: Worldwide or non-regional stories
Join Our Team
Faharas welcomes skilled writers, editors, translators, and fact-checkers to join its international network. We seek contributors with:
- Professional qualifications in relevant subject areas
- High-level proficiency in working languages
- Commitment to journalistic ethics and standards
- Technical capability to use platform tools and systems
Application Process:
- Initial contact via official channels
- Portfolio review and evaluation
- Background verification
- Mandatory completion of platform training programs
New contributors receive full training on the Faharas editorial workflow, verification process, and ethical standards before publication.
To apply, visit the Join Our Team page or complete the Contributor Application Form. Selected applicants will be contacted by the editorial board for review and onboarding.
Contact
For editorial or collaboration inquiries, please use the following:
Email: [email protected]
Contact Form: https://faharas.net/contact-us/
For correction requests: [email protected] For legal or policy matters: [email protected]
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Last updated: 16 October 2025