Ghassan Charbel

Ghassan Charbel
Editor-in-Chief of Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper
Features Former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein gestures during his trial in Baghdad, Iraq, Jan. 29, 2006. (AP)

The Day Saddam Hussein’s Corpse Was Laid in Front of Maliki’s Home 

Friday marked the 16th anniversary of the execution of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.  The death sentence did not come as a shock. But the events that…

Ghassan Charbel (London)
Interviews Iraq PM to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Are Destined to Rid Ourselves of Foreign Hegemony

Iraq PM to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Are Destined to Rid Ourselves of Foreign Hegemony

Baghdad is preparing to welcome on Friday Pope Francis I, who will be embarking on a historic visit that underlines “coexistence and tolerance” and highlights…

Ghassan Charbel (London)
Interviews Maurer to Asharq Al-Awsat: Switzerland Ready to Strengthen Relations With Saudi Arabia

Maurer to Asharq Al-Awsat: Switzerland Ready to Strengthen Relations With Saudi Arabia

In the next two days, Swiss President Ueli Maurer will tour the Gulf region, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Talks are expected to focus…

Ghassan Charbel (London)
Interviews Abe to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Arabia Plays Crucial Role in Middle East Peace

Abe to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Arabia Plays Crucial Role in Middle East Peace

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stressed that Saudi Arabia plays a crucial role in peace and stability in the region and Tokyo supports the internal reform…

Ghassan Charbel (Tokyo)
Interviews Mohammed bin Salman to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Don’t Want War but We Won’t Hesitate in Dealing with Any Threat

Mohammed bin Salman to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Don’t Want War but We Won’t Hesitate in Dealing with Any Threat

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, said that Saudi Arabia does not want a war in the region, but stressed that it…

Ghassan Charbel (Jeddah)
Interviews Iraq President to Asharq Al-Awsat: Our Country Won’t Be Platform to Harm its Neighbors

Iraq President to Asharq Al-Awsat: Our Country Won’t Be Platform to Harm its Neighbors

Iraqi President Barham Salih stated that American troops had deployed in his country at his government’s request after the ISIS terrorist group swept through…

Ghassan Charbel (Tunis)
Interviews Mohammed bin Rashid to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Stand by Saudi Arabia through Thick and Thin

Mohammed bin Rashid to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Stand by Saudi Arabia through Thick and Thin

Rarely does the name of a city become so associated to the name of a man, like Dubai does to its Ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President…

Ghassan Charbel (Dubai)
Interviews Sisi

Sisi: Saudi Arabia is Making Giant Strides

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi said that Saudi Arabia is “making giant strides on more than one level”. “These steps are cautious and bold”, he…

Ghassan Charbel (Sharm al-Sheikh )