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The '''Middle East Eye''' (MEE) is an online news portal covering events in the Middle East and which has been cited by major media publications. The MEE website describes the organization as an independently funded online news organization founded in February 2014 which aims to be the primary portal of Middle East news.<ref>[http://www.middleeasteye.net/about-middle-east-eye About Middle East Eye] ''Middle East Eye''. Retrieved 23 September 2014.</ref> The MEE editor is [[David Hearst]], the former chief foreign leader writer for the British daily ''[[The Guardian]]''.<ref>David Hearst. [http://www.middleeasteye.net/users/david-hearst Articles.] ''Middle East Eye''. Retrieved 23 September 2014.</ref> MEE is wholly owned by M.E.E. Ltd, a UK company that employs about 20 full-time staff in its London offices and also has a network of freelance journalists. The sole director of M.E.E. Ltd is Jamal Bassasso who was a former director of planning and human resources at [[Al Jazeera]].David Hearst has said that his staff came from varied backgrounds saying that “some were activists but this doesn't affect their professional journalism”. Hearst confirmed that MEE is not linked to any government or movement. |
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Middle East Eye has been used as a reference in several well-known news websites such as the [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-29797087 BBC News].,<ref>BBC on Saudi Arabia. [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-29797087]. Retrieved 28 October 2014.</ref> the [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/james-dorsey/brits-disappearance-casts_b_5770114.html Huffington Post].,<ref>Huffington Post on Qatar world cup. [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/james-dorsey/brits-disappearance-casts_b_5770114.html]. Retrieved 5 September 2014.</ref> the [http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/aug/08/arab-gulf-states-silent-on-gaza Guardian].<ref>The Guardian on the Gulf's silence on Gaza. [http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/aug/08/arab-gulf-states-silent-on-gaza]. Retrieved 8 August 2014.</ref> and the [http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/09/world/middleeast/israel-gaza-strip-conflict.html?_r=0 New York Times].<ref>The New York Times on Gaza. [http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/09/world/middleeast/israel-gaza-strip-conflict.html?_r=0]. Retrieved 8 August 2014.</ref> |
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Despite Hearst's denial of affiliation between the ''MEE'' and any governments or organizations, several members of the [[Muslim Brotherhood]] are affiliated with the ''Middle East Eye'',<ref>{{cite news|date=June 19, 2014 |title=Muslim Brotherhood, its UK connections and media attacks on the UAE |url=http://www.thenational.ae/uae/government/muslim-brotherhood-its-uk-connections-and-media-attacks-on-the-uae#full |newspaper=The National |location= |access-date= }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Langton |first=James |date=June 26, 2014 |title=Al Jazeera executive helped to launch controversial UK website |url=http://www.thenational.ae/uae/al-jazeera-executive-helped-to-launch-controversial-uk-website |newspaper=The National |location= |access-date= }}</ref> and the ''MEE'' itself has supported the Brotherhood.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/RashaAlAqeedi/status/823502411423686657 |title=Rasha Al Aqeedi on Twitter: "@littleletters Middleeast Eye is pro-Muslim Brotherhood. They know it's their crowd in Mosul ;)" |publisher=[[Twitter]] |date=2017-01-23 |accessdate=2017-03-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/RashaAlAqeedi/status/770640854163791873 |title=Rasha Al Aqeedi on Twitter: "@Sennacherib666 *cough* Muslim Brotherhood *cough* Qatar *cough*" |publisher=[[Twitter]] |date=2016-08-30 |accessdate=2017-03-07}}</ref> In April 2016, the ''Middle East Eye'' published an article defending the Muslim Brotherhood against its detractors.<ref>{{cite news |last=Hearst |first=David |date=20 April 2016 |title=It's open season on the Muslim Brotherhood|url=http://www.middleeasteye.net/columns/its-open-season-muslim-brotherhood-1428032045 |newspaper=Middle East Eye |location= |access-date= }}</ref> In February 2017, the ''Middle East Eye'' also reported on potential measures against the Muslim Brotherhood by US senator [[Ted Cruz]] ([[Republican Party (United States)|R]]-[[Texas|TX]]), quoting criticism of such measures by Shadi Hamid.<ref>{{cite news |last=Ullah|first=Areeb |date=9 February 2017|title=Trump's next moves? Executive orders that could shape Middle East|url=http://www.middleeasteye.net/news/trump-executive-order-could-redefine-middle-east-978854646 |newspaper=Middle East Eye |location= |access-date= }}</ref> Also in February 2017, the ''Middle East Eye'' published an article criticizing and attacking US proposals to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization.<ref>{{cite news |last=McCluskey|first=Molly |date=10 February 2017|title=US–Middle East relations are challenged in Congress|url=http://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-middle-eastern-relations-challenged-congress-1490133920 |newspaper=Middle East Eye |location=Washington, DC|access-date= }}</ref> Hanan Chehata, a regular contributor to ''Middle East Eye'', has also insulted people supporting secularism as "secular fanatics".<ref>{{cite news |last=|first=|date=17 July 2016 |title=Middle East Eye|url=http://www.ikhwan.whoswho/en/archives/854 |newspaper=Ikhwan Info |location= |access-date= }}</ref> Rori Donaghy, a former ''MEE'' journalist, is connected to [[Anas Altikriti]], the CEO and founder of the Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated [[Cordoba Foundation]].<ref>{{cite news|date=1 February 2017 |title=Shoddy & Irresponsible “Journalism”- The Middle East Eye On The Union of Good |url=https://www.globalmbwatch.com/2017/02/01/shoddy-irresponsible-journalism-the-middle-east-eye-on-the-union-of-good/|newspaper=The Global Muslim Brotherhood Daily Watch|location= |access-date= }}</ref> Additionally, the ''MEE'' has been noted by Saudi Arabia as a news outlet funded by Qatar (both directly and indirectly),<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jun/23/close-al-jazeera-saudi-arabia-issues-qatar-with-13-demands-to-end-blockade Qatar given 10 days to meet 13 sweeping demands by Saudi Arabia] ''The Guardian''. Retrieved 14 November 2017.</ref> the Qatari government itself being supportive of the Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas. |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.middleeasteye.net/ Middle East Eye] |
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==See also== |
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Revision as of 22:55, 27 November 2017
The Middle East Eye (MEE) is an online news portal covering events in the Middle East and which has been cited by major media publications. The MEE website describes the organization as an independently funded online news organization founded in February 2014 which aims to be the primary portal of Middle East news.[1] The MEE editor is David Hearst, the former chief foreign leader writer for the British daily The Guardian.[2] MEE is wholly owned by M.E.E. Ltd, a UK company that employs about 20 full-time staff in its London offices and also has a network of freelance journalists. The sole director of M.E.E. Ltd is Jamal Bassasso who was a former director of planning and human resources at Al Jazeera.David Hearst has said that his staff came from varied backgrounds saying that “some were activists but this doesn't affect their professional journalism”. Hearst confirmed that MEE is not linked to any government or movement. Middle East Eye has been used as a reference in several well-known news websites such as the [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-29797087 BBC News].,[3] the [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/james-dorsey/brits-disappearance-casts_b_5770114.html Huffington Post].,[4] the [http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/aug/08/arab-gulf-states-silent-on-gaza Guardian].[5] and the [http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/09/world/middleeast/israel-gaza-strip-conflict.html?_r=0 New York Times].[6]
References
- ^ [http://www.middleeasteye.net/about-middle-east-eye About Middle East Eye] Middle East Eye. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
- ^ David Hearst. [http://www.middleeasteye.net/users/david-hearst Articles.] Middle East Eye. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
- ^ BBC on Saudi Arabia. [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-29797087]. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ^ Huffington Post on Qatar world cup. [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/james-dorsey/brits-disappearance-casts_b_5770114.html]. Retrieved 5 September 2014.
- ^ The Guardian on the Gulf's silence on Gaza. [http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/aug/08/arab-gulf-states-silent-on-gaza]. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ^ The New York Times on Gaza. [http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/09/world/middleeast/israel-gaza-strip-conflict.html?_r=0]. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
External links
- [http://www.middleeasteye.net/ Middle East Eye]
See also
- Middle East Monitor (another London-based news website which has also reported on Middle Eastern issues and is supportive of the Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas)