Data Journalism Diploma

6

male journalists

13

female journalists

From 8 Arab countries, including: Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen

First Edition Diploma Team:

Main trainer:
Coordinator:

First Edition Diploma Investigations:

Investigation by: Mariam Abdullah and Mahmoud Mohammed

Nepotism in Palestine: Officials’ Relatives are Guaranteed a Job Upon Graduation

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Investigation by: Sally Abdel-Haq and Suha Kamil

Settlement of Arbitration Cases against Egypt: Losses, Privileges and Lack of Accountability

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Investigation by: Saja Mortada ونور مخدر

جمهوريّة الخوف من 'بوست' كيف تخنق السلطة اللبنانيّة حرية التعبير على السوشيل ميديا؟

يوثق تحقيق 'جمهورية الخوف من بوست' المدفوع بالبيانات، ارتفاع نسبة الاستدعاء والتحقيق لناشطين وmale journalists ومواطنين في لبنان بسبب التعبير عن رأيهم السياسي والاجتماعي والاقتصادي والديني في منشورات على السوشيل ميديا خلال السنوات الأخيرة، خاصة خلال عامي 2019 و2020 اللذان شهدا حراكاً شعبياً وأزمة اقتصاديّة وسياسيّة حادة.

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Investigation by: Loay Hisham and Moataz Sayed

Water in Egypt: The Glass is Half Empty

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Investigation by: Safia Mahdi

Al-Mahrah and Al-Mukalla Fishermen Banned from Making a Living at the Sea

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Recognitions and Awards

Nepotism in Palestine: Officials’ Relatives are Guaranteed a Job Upon Graduation

GIJN editor’s pick for 2021 Best Investigations in the Arab World View more details
Was among 100 data stories shortlisted for the 2022 Sigma awards, the most important International Data Journalism Award View more details
Shortlisted for the True Story Award 2023 & 2024 View more details

Israelis Enjoy Palestinian Water and Sell them Polluted Mineral Water

The investigation was shared and re-posted by more than 18 platforms in addition to the 4 news platforms it was published on originally. View more details

8

male journalists

8

female journalists

From 5 Arab countries, including: Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria

Second Edition Diploma Team:

Trainer:
Co-trainers: & [They were trainees in Data Diploma 1]
Coordinator:

Second Edition Diploma Investigations

Investigation by: Zainab Muhsin

Lebanon: Banned Pesticides on Dinner Tables

This investigation reveals that farmers use banned pesticides in agricultural production, which is harmful to health and reduces the quality of the production hence the decline in agricultural exports, in light of the government’s poor oversight.

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Investigation by: Mariam Khalil

Egypt Spends Billions on Electricity Surplus, Yet its People Stay in the Dark

This investigation documents the continuation of the Egyptian government's construction of power stations during the period from 2014 to June 2020, with foreign and local loans, despite Egypt's achieving a surplus in electricity; this wastes billions of EGPs annually

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Investigation by: Ahmad Abdel-Hamid

Egyptian Athletes Red Carded by The Government

Egypt has lost around 350 thousands athletes over the course of a decade, which is equal to more than a third of its total active sportsmen for various reasons according to this investigation

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Investigation by: طارق عبد الجليل

مجلات تفترس أخلاق الأكاديميين

يكشف هذا التحقيق، نهج بعض الأكاديميين في شراء بعض 'البحوث العلمية'، من دون تدقيق وتحكيم علمي؛ بغرض نيل الترقيات والدرجات العلمية، عبر 'مجلات علمية'، تسعى فقط وراء الربح المادي.

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Investigation by: Mustafa Mansour Mohamed

Lanes of Death in East Cairo

This investigation documents the increase in the numbers of pedestrians’ injuries and fatalities recorded on east Cairo roads undergoing renovation or expansion works due the failure of health and safety measures applied by the Ministry of Local Development that could prevent deaths. This could be through the erection of speed bumps, pedestrian crossings lanes, traffic lights or providing pedestrian bridges.

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Investigation by: Samar Mohammad

Forced Eviction Laws in Egypt are Unfair

The data investigation reveals an increase in the expropriation of real estate of Egyptian citizens without compensating them with what is approved by the expropriation law.

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Investigation by: Sharbel Al-Khoury and Nour Mukhader

The Impossible Remedy Health of the Lebanese: Another Victim of the Economic Crisis

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Investigation by: Reem Allam and Hamdiya El-Sayed

Train Accidents Unstoppable in Egypt

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Investigation by: Shorouk Yasser

Egyptian Ministry of Health Fails to Vaccinate its Doctors

This investigation documents cases of Egyptian doctors who had applied to receive the vaccine but died before getting a dose

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Investigation by: Eman Foqha and Fadi Hamarneh

How the Jordanian Government Failed Employees During the Pandemic Crisis?

On June 1, 2021, Medien Al-Zubaidi found himself without a job when he received his notice of termination from the textile and spinning factory where he worked in Irbid, 90 kilometres away from the capital Amman. He believes that personal differences between him and his supervisor in the factory led to his dismissal, after his failure to raise the matter with the Chinese factory manager. He was denied the chance to complain as the company translator was not allowed to convey Al-Zubaidi’s grievance.

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Recognitions and Awards

Lebanon: Banned Pesticides on Dinner Tables

Won The “Best Arab Investigation –ARIJ Bronze Award View more details

Lanes of Death in East Cairo

Won the SIGMA Award 2022 for Best Data Journalism stories. The first MENA investigation to win such an award. The data investigation was competing among over 600 from 70+ countries and over 370 organisations. The Jury and Pre-Jury members were some of the best data journalists/experts worldwide. SIGMA is the most important international Data Journalism Award." View more details

Train Accidents Unstoppable in Egypt

Was shortlisted for the True Story Award 2023 & 2024 View more details

Impact

Egypt spends billions on electricity surplus, yet its people stay in the dark

A member of the Egyptian parliament, Samira Al-Jazzar, directed a number of questions to both the Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy of Egypt and the Prime Minister, regarding the issue of the surplus of electricity in Egypt, using the results of this investigation. View more details

Lanes of Death in East Cairo

In February 2022, officials of the governorate of Cairo laid the foundation stone for building a pedestrian bridge in Ramses street to prevent accidents, which came in response to the need of the citizens of Dahir area. In the same vein, a protocol of cooperation was signed between Major General Khaled Abdel-Al, Governor of Cairo, and Mohamed Sa'ad Amer, Chairman of the Al-Qadisiyah contracting company, to build a number of pedestrian bridges in the governorate to facilitate citizens' lives and reduce accidents. View more details

14

male journalists

11

female journalists

From 10 Arab countries, including: Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, North Sudan, Palestine, South Sudan, Tunis, and Yemen

Third Edition Diploma Team:

Trainer:
Co-trainers: Eman Munir & Hager Hisham [They were trainees in Data Diploma 2]

Third Edition Diploma Investigations

تحقيق : إيمان كامل وهاجر هشام

حدائق القاهرة

مريم حداد، الثانية بين خمسة أشقاء، يعيشون جميعاً مع ذويهم في شقة بمنطقة جسر السويس، شرقي مدينة القاهرة؛ لكل منهم عالمه الخاص الذي يخرج منه عندما تجتمع الأسرة في أوقات متباعدة، إما في إحدى حدائق منطقة مصر الجديدة (شرقي القاهرة)، أو على كورنيش النيل.

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Investigation by: Funan Shalaby

Taxation on Sanitary Product Increase The Suffering of Jordanian Women

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Investigation by: Ayat Khairy

Landfills Fires In Cairo Suffocate: All Species in Their Proximity

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Investigation by: Mohamed Helal

Egyptian Drama Suffers From a Shrinking Creative Space and Freedoms

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Investigation by: Yassir Al-Makhtoum

Construction Projects Fuel Forest Fires In Morocco.. The Shadow of Concrete Looms over Morocco's Burning Forests

In this investigation, we analyzed data on forest fires from 2012 to 2022, we seek to monitor the rate of spread of forest fires and their distribution according to the regions of Morocco and the areas that they consumed.

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Investigation by: Kamal Ayyash and Mustapha Dahdouh

Drought Stricken Iraq.. Receding rivers and decrease in agricultural land are the result of “incompetent” regional policies and local administrations

The decline in water transfer from the source countries of Turkey and Iran due to the construction of dams and the mismanagement of water resources nationally, have all contributed to a decrease in agricultural land and an increase in desertification, consequently leading to the migration of residents and a drop in the production of crops that covered most of the needs of the local Iraqi market in the past

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Recognitions and Awards

Taxation on Sanitary Product Increase The Suffering of Jordanian Women

Won second place in the Best Reporting on Finance and Economy by Female Journalists category. The investigation documented how, for years, Jordanian women have been paying taxes on menstrual hygiene products, specifically sanitary pads, as the government fails to classify them as essential or health items. View more details

Construction Projects Fuel Forest Fires In Morocco.. The Shadow of Concrete Looms over Morocco's Burning Forests

Won the Best Arab Investigation – ARIJ Silver Award 2024 View more details

6

male journalists

11

female journalists

From 9 Arab countries, including: Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen

Fourth Edition Diploma Team:

Trainer:
Co-trainers: Mahmoud Eltabakh & Ibrahim Helal [They were trainees in Data Diploma 3]

Fourth Edition Diploma Investigations

Investigation by Jana Al-Dahibi

The Smuggling Mafia Between Lebanon and Syria: Assad’s Fall Didn’t Seal the Border Crossings

This investigative report reveals a growth in smuggling activities of multiple forms across the Lebanon-Syria border using illegal crossing points. These points have not been shut down, closed or controlled, even after the fall of the regime of Bashar al-Assad. There has simply been a change in the 'players' and those controlling the crossings, especially on the Syrian side. To prepare this report we conducted field trips and gathered testimonies from those involved.

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Investigation by: Amal Guenine

Fragile justice.. Sentences that fail to deter perpetrators of indecent assault on minors in Morocco

This investigation shows that in Morocco “reduced” sentences are being handed down in cases involving child rape – what is known as “indecent assault of a minor”. Suspended sentences are also being given, which means that perpetrators do not face justice. Families of victims are left in despair, and in some cases avoid the legal route to redress for fear of social stigma.

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14

male journalists

13

female journalists

From 11 Arab countries, including: Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen

Fifth Edition Diploma Team:

Trainer:
Co-trainers: Mohamed Helal & Amsaa Kandil [They were trainees in Data Diploma 2 and 3]

Fifth Edition Diploma Investigations

Investigation by: Sara Aboshady and Mohamed Tolba

The Plight of Women Behind Bars: Assad Regime Blackmails its Opponents Using Women

This investigation shows how, between 2011 and 2017, Syrian women and girls were arrested on fabricated charges of terrorism or of being linked to wanted individuals. Other women were held without charge or used either as bargaining chips or as a way to blackmail their families and pressure them to hand over people wanted by the authorities. These female detainees suffered harsh interrogations inside Syrian security centres, and were systematically tortured using electric shocks, beatings, sexual assault, and psychological intimidation to break their will.

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17

male journalists

9

female journalists

From 12 Arab countries, including: Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, South Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen

Sixth Edition Diploma Team:

Trainer:
Co-trainers: Ibrahim Atallah & Sameh Gharsalli [They were trainees in Data Diploma 5]

13

male journalists

22

female journalists

From 11 Arab countries, including: Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, and Yemen

Seventh Edition Diploma Team:

Main trainer:
Co-trainers: Ahmad Sabry & Rim Trad [They were trainees in Data Diploma 6]

First Edition Diploma Team:

First Edition Diploma Investigations:

Nepotism in Palestine: Officials’ Relatives are Guaranteed a Job Upon Graduation

Israelis Enjoy Palestinian Water and Sell them Polluted Mineral Water

Egypt’s youth centers don’t cater for female athletes

The Desert Highway Claiming Jordanian Lives

Settlement of Arbitration Cases against Egypt: Losses, Privileges and Lack of Accountability

جمهوريّة الخوف من 'بوست' كيف تخنق السلطة اللبنانيّة حرية التعبير على السوشيل ميديا؟

Water in Egypt: The Glass is Half Empty

Al-Mahrah and Al-Mukalla Fishermen Banned from Making a Living at the Sea

Recognitions and Awards

Second Edition Diploma Team:

Second Edition Diploma Investigations

Lebanon: Banned Pesticides on Dinner Tables

Egypt Spends Billions on Electricity Surplus, Yet its People Stay in the Dark

Egyptian Athletes Red Carded by The Government

مجلات تفترس أخلاق الأكاديميين

Lanes of Death in East Cairo

Forced Eviction Laws in Egypt are Unfair

The Impossible Remedy Health of the Lebanese: Another Victim of the Economic Crisis

Train Accidents Unstoppable in Egypt

Egyptian Ministry of Health Fails to Vaccinate its Doctors

How the Jordanian Government Failed Employees During the Pandemic Crisis?

Recognitions and Awards

Impact

Third Edition Diploma Team:

Third Edition Diploma Investigations

حدائق القاهرة

Taxation on Sanitary Product Increase The Suffering of Jordanian Women

Landfills Fires In Cairo Suffocate: All Species in Their Proximity

Egyptian Drama Suffers From a Shrinking Creative Space and Freedoms

Construction Projects Fuel Forest Fires In Morocco.. The Shadow of Concrete Looms over Morocco's Burning Forests

Drought Stricken Iraq.. Receding rivers and decrease in agricultural land are the result of “incompetent” regional policies and local administrations

Recognitions and Awards

Fourth Edition Diploma Team:

Fourth Edition Diploma Investigations

The Smuggling Mafia Between Lebanon and Syria: Assad’s Fall Didn’t Seal the Border Crossings

Fragile justice.. Sentences that fail to deter perpetrators of indecent assault on minors in Morocco

Fifth Edition Diploma Team:

Fifth Edition Diploma Investigations

The Plight of Women Behind Bars: Assad Regime Blackmails its Opponents Using Women

Sixth Edition Diploma Team:

Seventh Edition Diploma Team:

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