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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 Corniche in Lebanon. The country's economic development has been negatively affected by its political paralysis and the war in neighbouring Syria. AFP
Constant buzz of Israeli drones over Beirut stark reminder that war is ‘not over yet’

Despite a ceasefire agreement, sounds of Beirut have been regularly drowned out by loud and visible Israeli drones

MENADecember 26, 2024
Fatima Al Mahmoud
A resident sets up a Christmas tree among the rubble of a church in the village of Derdghaya, southern Lebanon. EPA
Lebanese PM urges ceasefire monitoring committee to pressure Israel over violations

Najib Mikati insists committee must ensure withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanese territories in line with ceasefire terms

MENADecember 23, 2024
Fatima Al Mahmoud
Residents walk amid the destruction in the southern Lebanese village of Zibqin on November 27, 2024, as people who had fled the war between Israel and Hezbollah returned to check on their homes after a ceasefire between the warring sides took effect. Under the terms of the deal that brought the war to a halt, the Lebanese military started reinforcing its presence in the country's south, where Hezbollah has long held sway. (Photo by Anwar AMRO / AFP)
Lebanese haunted by footage of their homes being destroyed by Israeli soldiers

Displaced residents left helpless as invading troops film themselves inflicting a trail of destruction

MENANovember 27, 2024
Fatima Al Mahmoud
The damage from Israeli strikes in Beirut has been documented extensively in mobile phone footage. Reuters
CommentA harrowing night watching my home Lebanon under fire from my phone

Technology and social media are indispensable tools for young Lebanese, but also heighten the trauma

CommentNovember 27, 2024
Fatima Al Mahmoud
From the salads and spices to the meats and potato cubes, Zali is the only restaurant serving home-cooked Lebanese food in Al Bateen. Photo: Zali
Zali review: Lebanese restaurant in Abu Dhabi reminds me of home

Every dish I try seems straight out of my teta’s kitchen

FoodNovember 23, 2024
Fatima Al Mahmoud
A billboard that reads in Arabic 'Enough, we are tired, Lebanon does not want war' in Beirut. EPA
Israeli sonic booms and fears of wider war take mental toll on Lebanese

National hotline has recorded an increase in distressed callers as mock raids intensify

MENAAugust 14, 2024
Fatima Al Mahmoud
A picture taken by Fatima on one of her flights back home to Lebanon. Photo: Fatima Al Mahmoud
To fly home to Beirut or not? The dilemma of a Lebanese expat

The possibility of a full-scale war between Israel and Lebanon has resulted in travel bans. But those don't necessarily deter Lebanese expats from going back home during the summer

CommentJuly 05, 2024
Fatima Al Mahmoud
Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, has condemned the attack on Gaza and Rafah. Pawan Singh / The National
Israel-Gaza warUAE’s Gargash says violence against Gaza civilians ‘inhuman’

The Emirati diplomat condemned the 'heinous attack on Gaza and Rafah' as he addressed the Arab Media Forum in Dubai

MENAMay 29, 2024
Ismaeel Naar
Bassem Youssef on stage at Cop28. Chris Whiteoak / The National
'The need for Cop itself is a joke,' says viral comedian Bassem Youssef

World having to come together each year to discuss how not to hurt planet is a joke itself, says acclaimed comedian

Cop28December 05, 2023
Fatima Al Mahmoud
'We Will Return' T-shirt, designed by Kinda Afifi. Photo: Kinda Afifi
Designer empowers Palestinian refugee women one stitch at a time

Kinda Afifi’s handcrafted designs carry messages of hope, power, love and belonging told through traditional embroidery

Fashion & BeautyNovember 27, 2023
Fatima Al Mahmoud
As she does in the middle of a gruelling workout, Fatima Al Mahmoud urges herself on when confronted with a challenge in her professional or personal life. Fatima Al Mahmoud / The National
How exercising helped me become the best version of myself

I overate so I did not have to overthink, but that was before I discovered the 'post-workout high'

WeekendNovember 17, 2023
Fatima Al Mahmoud
Bassem Youssef is bringing his live show to Abu Dhabi in November. AFP
Egyptian comedian Bassem Youssef to perform live in Abu Dhabi

The show follows his viral interview with Piers Morgan and appearance at Sharjah Book Fair

Music & On-stageOctober 31, 2023
Fatima Al Mahmoud
Smoke rises after a shelling in Um El-Tot, a Lebanese village on the border with Israel, on Thursday. AP
Lebanese expatriates worry about their families amid border tension

Cross-border violence causes concern even in a country accustomed to conflict

Israel-Gaza warOctober 20, 2023
Fatima Al Mahmoud
Egyptian singer Amr Diab performs at the Beirut Waterfront Arena in the Lebanese capital late on August 19, 2023. (Photo by ANWAR AMRO / AFP)
World Humanitarian Day, Amr Diab back in Beirut - Trending

Fatimah Al Mahmoud covers the day's trending topics

PodcastsAugust 21, 2023
Fatima Al Mahmoud
Lebanese Middle East Airlines (MEA) planes are pictured at the tarmac of Beirut international airport, Lebanon February 16, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir
Lebanon must ensure airport safety before it’s too late

The Beirut port explosion should serve as a lesson for those in power to act fast

CommentAugust 20, 2023
Fatima Al Mahmoud
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