Presenter of 'Time Travel' on This is Beirut. Multimedia journalist, presenter, and field reporter covering local and international politics, war, history, and technology. Particularly focused on war and conflict reporting.
High distinction multimedia journalism, mass communication, public relations, and advertising graduate from the Lebanese American University - LAU.
Chelsea Al Arif 25/04 20:24 - Reading : less than a minute
From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for April 25th, 2024.
Chelsea Al Arif 25/04 13:03 - Reading : less than a minute
MP Wael Bou Faour told This is Beirut that the PSP had proposed to postpone the municipal elections until the 13th of September but it was rejected. Bou Faour emphasized that the South cannot be isolated from other areas in Lebanon.
Chelsea Al Arif 19/04 18:24 - Reading : less than a minute
A panel discussion titled "Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping the Media Landscape," led by Marc Saikali, Raymond Khoury, and Maha Zaraket and moderated by Youmna Chacar Ghorayeb, examined the evolving impact of AI on media, discussing its various aspects and implications. The discussion was attended by enthusiasts, journalism students, and ...
Chelsea Al Arif 17/04 18:58 - Reading : less than a minute
On April 17, 2024, the Order of Malta in Lebanon launched its agro-humanitarian program, underscoring its commitment to the agricultural sector’s enhancement and serving all communities. Since 1957, the organization has been operating in Lebanon across religious divides to provide health and welfare services to people in need. In doing so, it ...
Chelsea Al Arif 16/04 21:40 - Reading : less than a minute
From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for April 16th, 2024.
Chelsea Al Arif 14/04 11:01 - Reading : less than a minute
After the escalations between Israel and Iran on Saturday night, Lebanese citizens immediately feared a spillover of the conflict to Lebanon, prompting them to brace for potential escalation.
Chelsea Al Arif 12/04 18:39 - Reading : less than a minute
Pascal Sleiman lays in his final resting place. The LF coordinator, killed last Sunday, arrived this Friday in his village of Mayfouk, welcomed by hundreds of companions, for his final journey. Friday was a long day full of emotions for Lebanon, especially for the Lebanese Forces, who gathered in large numbers in various regions of ...
Chelsea Al Arif 12/04 13:11 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanese Forces MP and Former Deputy Prime Minister Ghassan Hasbani said to This is Beirut that the only armed forces in the country need to be the Lebanese Army forces and that illegitimate weapons should be seized.
Chelsea Al Arif 12/04 11:54 - Reading : less than a minute
Thousands of people gathered in Jbeil around St Georges Cathedral to bid a final farewell to Pascal Sleiman.
Chelsea Al Arif 11/04 20:44 - Reading : less than a minute
From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for April 11th, 2024.
Chelsea Al Arif 10/04 20:59 - Reading : less than a minute
From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for April 10th, 2024.
Chelsea Al Arif 10/04 14:37 - Reading : less than a minute
Pascal Sleiman's body arrived at the Notre-Dame des Secours hospital in Jbeil, where it will remain until Friday, the day of the funeral. Part of the procession, guarded by members of the Internal Security Forces, performed a prayer over the coffin with incense at the hospital.
Chelsea Al Arif 10/04 11:49 - Reading : less than a minute
Pascal Sleiman's coffin was carried by a sad and angry crowd on Wednesday. The procession, which left Badaro at 10 AM, accompanied the deceased to Notre-Dame des Secours hospital in Byblos.
Chelsea Al Arif 09/04 16:18 - Reading : less than a minute
Wissam Zaarour, head of the municipality of Jbeil, told This is Beirut that he was "awaiting justice," saying he was "not convinced" that Pascal Sleiman, coordinator of the Lebanese Forces in Jbeil, was killed during a car theft. He concluded: "We have no other choice than the State."
Chelsea Al Arif 09/04 14:52 - Reading : less than a minute
The day after the news of the murder of Jbeil's Lebanese Forces coordinator Pascal Sleiman, Jbeil's shopkeepers returned to work. But a gloomy atmosphere reigns in these normally crowded alleys.
Chelsea Al Arif 07/04 20:45 - Reading : less than a minute
From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for April 7th, 2024.
Chelsea Al Arif 05/04 11:33 - Reading : less than a minute
Recent scandals have peeled back the curtain on the dark side of digital data collection, revealing a troubling landscape where privacy is often compromised. These revelations raise critical questions about trust and security in the digital realm, challenging our perceptions of online safety.
Chelsea Al Arif 28/03 12:13 - Reading : less than a minute
MP Michel Douaihy told This is Beirut that the Lebanese government is not meeting the standards to fight what is happening on the southern border of Lebanon and that an immediate ceasefire should be attained. Douaihy also stressed that the pillar for the implementation of all those strategies is the election of a president.
Chelsea Al Arif 27/03 12:08 - Reading : less than a minute
Facing a crossroads: Will TikTok survive in the US? The House of Representatives passes a bill to potentially ban the app over national security concerns, pushing for its sale within 6 months. But the Senate's next move is uncertain. Where do you stand on the TikTok ban?
Chelsea Al Arif 26/03 22:50 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza and southern Lebanon. Here are the main highlights for March 26, 2024.
Chelsea Al Arif 26/03 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona, held annually in February, is a key event for the connectivity ecosystem, attracting global mobile operators, device manufacturers and tech enthusiasts. Tens of thousands of executives from top companies and governments gather to discuss advancements and trends in technology. Here are three innovative ...
Chelsea Al Arif 20/03 22:12 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for March 20th, 2024.
Chelsea Al Arif 17/03 20:24 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza and southern Lebanon. Here are the main highlights for March 17th, 2024.
Chelsea Al Arif 17/03 10:23 - Reading : less than a minute
The Infinity Glove, developed by Samir Elias and Wassim Omran, is a groundbreaking assistive device bridging communication barriers for individuals with hearing and speech impairments. It facilitates sign language translation to spoken words via a smartphone app, emphasizing inclusivity and envisioning a future of seamless integration of assistive ...
Chelsea Al Arif 16/03 21:30 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza and southern Lebanon. Here are the main highlights for March 16th, 2024.
Chelsea Al Arif 14/03 21:40 - Reading : less than a minute
This Is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for March 14th, 2024.
Chelsea Al Arif 14/03 18:33 - Reading : less than a minute
Professor Ibrahim Najjar, former Minister of Justice, said, "Our current government is supposed to be a caretaker government. But if we can have the cake and eat it too, it would be perfect. In other words, it would be great to reach a consensus over our defense strategy, which is an agreement that would do good to everyone, I think. However, it ...
Chelsea Al Arif 14/03 17:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Tarek Mitri said to This is Beirut that "all parties involved are stopping the implementation of UNSC Resolution 1701." He also deplored the fact that the Lebanese Army hasn't been deployed yet on the border.
Chelsea Al Arif 14/03 13:49 - Reading : less than a minute
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Nassif Hitti told This is Beirut that UN Resolution 1701 needs amendments, but the process of its implementation has to be gradual, as results cannot be attained all at once but rather through a pragmatic and gradual process.
Chelsea Al Arif 14/03 13:31 - Reading : less than a minute
Founder and Executive Chairman of the Beirut Institute, Dr. Raghida Dergham, told This is Beirut that UN Resolution 1701 is the pillar to help save Lebanon from Israeli aggression and highlighted that the international community is working towards stopping the aggression between Hezbollah and Israel.