The New Arab Staff

Safaa Sallal

Safaa Sallal

Safaa Sallal is a Syrian journalist focusing on humanitarian, social, and developmental issues

As Christian communities dwindle across the Middle East, Pope Leo XIV's trip raises questions about symbolic gestures versus structural solutions

11 December, 2025

As wildfires tear through Syria’s coastal forests, local volunteers are risking their lives alongside emergency crews to protect the land they call home

16 July, 2025

After Assad’s fall, comedians have taken to the stage, freely tackling topics like corruption and unjust laws, all while mocking figures from the former regime

21 February, 2025

After Assad’s fall activists urge that Syrian women's role in the nation's political future requires drafting a new constitution guaranteeing equality in rights

11 February, 2025

In-depth: As Syria enters a new chapter, Christians hope that HTS's promises of inclusivity will translate into lasting protection for religious minorities.

24 December, 2024